Title: | Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) |
Description: | Partly motivated by the 1996 National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, which were below the national average for Alabama’s grade 4-8 students in mathematics and grade 8 students in science, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) developed a statewide initiative to improve mathematics and science teaching and student achievement in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) is a two-year intervention intended to better align classroom practices with national and statewide teaching standards—and ultimately to improve student achievement—by providing professional development, access to materials and technology, and in-school support for teachers. |
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Cover Date: | February 2012 |
Web Release: | February 21, 2012 |
Publication #: | REL 20124008 |
Center/Program: | REL |
Associated Centers: | NCEE |
Authors: | Denis Newman, Empirical Education Inc.; Pamela B. Finney, Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast; Steve Bell, Abt Associates Inc.; Herb Turner, ANALYTICA; Andrew P. Jaciw, Empirical Education Inc.; Jenna L. Zacamy, Empirical Education Inc.; Laura Feagans Gould, Academy for Educational Development |
Type of Product: | Evaluation Report |
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For questions about the content of this Evaluation Report, please contact: Erin Pollard. |