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“The Chinese government is pouring resources into creating the world’s largest army of industrialists. China has 17 million university and advanced vocational students (up more than three-fold in the last five years), the majority of whom are in science and engineering. China will produce 325,00 engineers this year. That’s five times as many as the U.S. where the number of engineers has been declining since the early 1980’s. It is hard to imagine American enthusiasm for engineering sinking lower. Forty percent of all students who enter universities on the engineering track change their minds.”
“The Chinese Century,” Ted C. Fishman, The New York Times Magazine, July 4, 2004
Facts
Only 20% of 12th grade students are considered proficient in math on the NAEP assessment.
Just 3% of Blacks and 4% of Hispanics reach proficient by the 12th grade.
By 2010 30% of 18-24 year olds will be white.
FactsFrom 1988 until 1998 B.S. degrees were down by:
14% in engineering
22% in computer science
26% in mathematics Science and engineering jobs will
grow over the next decade.Student achievement rates are same as 30 years
ago.
Facts Continued
Counselors have been ignored in the educational reform movement.
Science and engineering jobs will grow over the next decade.
NAB’s newsletter headline: “Skilled Workforce Shortage Could Cripple U.S Economy”
In 2001 Michigan imported 2,200 foreign technical workers.
PLTW is a 501 (c)(3)
not-for-profit corporation
of PLTW is to grow the nation’s
technology workforce.
The primary goal
The Problem
There are currently engineering/engineering technology jobs available in the U.S. without trained people to fill them.
1,300,000
WORKFORCE 1960
20%
20%60%
Skilled
Professional
Unskilled
WORKFORCE 2000
65%
20%
15%
Skilled
Professional
Unskilled
What does the pipeline of engineers and technicians look
like?
Engineering Bachelor’s DegreesAwarded in 2003 by Population
Groups
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Source: American Association of Engineering Societies (2003)
Engineering Degrees Awarded 1988-2003
SOURCE: American Association of Engineering Societies (2003)
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Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded 1988-2003
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ASSOCIATEDEGREES
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SOURCE: American Association of Engineering Societies (2003)
Increase student achievement Increase graduation rates Prepare students for further study Meet the needs of the community
Schools must
The Solution is to…
Make a small change in the culture of American high schools by:
Strengthening the core academic curricula. Adding a rigorous, technical program of
study in pre-engineering leading to 2 & 4 year postsecondary degrees.
Studies from HSTW and Making School Work conclude that….
Student achievement rises even more when students take a challenging
academic core and a rigorous academic or career/technical
concentration of at least four credits.
Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Science
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
No Major/No CPrep
Coll Prep only Major/C Prep PLTW
Reading
Math
Sc ience
How are PLTW students
doing - compared to other Career/Technical students at High Schools That Work (HSTW) schools?
Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Scienceby Type of Program
240250260270280290300310320330
Reading
Math
Sc ience
PLTW Student Performance Compared to HSTW Goals
279
291
299297
315 313
250
270
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310
330
Reading Math Science
HSTW Goal
PLTWStudents
How does PLTW facilitate this
change?
PLTW Courses
Gateway To Technology
Design and Modeling (9 wks) The Magic of Electrons (9 wks) The Science of Technology (9 wks) Automation and Robotics (9 wks) **Flight and Space (9 wks) NASA ** Biotechnical Engineering(9 wks)
**in development
Middle School ProgramMiddle School Program
Foundation A:
Foundation B: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specialization:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capstone:
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
and/or Civil/Architectural Engineering
and/or Biotechnical Engineering (in dev.)and/or Aerospace Engineering (in dev.)
Principles of Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design
Engineering Design and Development
Digital Electronics
High School Course Program
Note: Course program requires college prep mathematics each year.
How will the PLTW curriculum challenge
students to meet higher academic
standards ?
The curriculum is:
“Standards Based” National Academy of Sciences
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
International Technology Education Association
National English Standards
Beverage Container Design Problem Design a beverage container that will hold 12.5 fluid ounces, .25 oz. Prior to using the computer, sketch the top and front view using the correct dimensions to acquire the required volume. Show all your math calculations. Using the computer design tool, apply good design criteria of function and aesthetic value to solve this problem. (The formula used will depend on the shape of the interior volume and the students’ math ability.)
Truncated Cone Volume Solution
1. Assign a value to RAB
2. Assign a value to HAB
3. Find the volume of cone(AB) VAB
4. In the front view, sketch the profile of the container using the above assigned values.
5. Use the dimension function to find the length of RB
6. Find the volume of cone (B) VB
7. Plug the values of VAB and VB into the formula VA= VAB - VB. This will give the volume of the truncated cone (A).
*Note: If you move the position of RB up or
down, it will change the volume of the truncated cone (A).
Parabolic Container Solution
This is the kind of student work that
helps students reach higher standards in the
academic core.
Exposure to Real Engineering
The PLTW classes are modeled after
beginning engineering courses taught
at the university level.
The student gains first hand
experience about the different facets
of engineering and discover where
their strengths lay.
The Teacher as Facilitator
Helps students define problems and set timelines
Helps students become leaders, team members, and problem solvers
Acts as a resourceNot expected to know the answers
How do we help teachers ?
Comprehensive Comprehensive Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
Ready for core training
Self-Assessment
and Pre-Core
Training
© PLTW 2001
3 Phase Teacher Training
Ready for core training
• Introduction To Engineering Design
• Digital Electronics
• Principles of Engineering
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
• Engineering Design and Development
• Gateway To Technology
Core TrainingSummer Institute
Self-Assessment
and Pre-Core
Training
© PLTW 2001
3 Phase Teacher Training
Ready for core training Ready for teaching
• Introduction To Engineering Design
• Digital Electronics
• Principles of Engineering
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
• Engineering Design and Development
• Gateway To Technology
Core TrainingSummer Institute
Self-Assessment
and Pre-Core
Training
Continuous Training
MasterTeacher
© PLTW 2001
3 Phase Teacher Training
The cost of the Summer Institute varies at each site due to the different
means of support. Go to the PLTW website for cost at each specific
training site.
How much does the Summer Institute Cost ?
Teachers have the option of earning 6 graduate credits for each PLTW training session
they attend at.
Graduate College Credit
are not the only staff members who benefit from
PLTW’s Comprehensive
Professional Development
program.
Teachers
We also work with Guidance
Departments?
School Counselors’ Conference--- For Middle & High School Counselors --
Conferences are held many statesGo to our website for dates and locationRegister online to attend
Guidance Practices Increases Achievement when
Students are encouraged to take challenging mathematics and science courses Students are assisted in planning a program of study by the end of grade nine Parents are involved Students are provided information on postsecondary education and employment
Strong Guidance and Higher Achievement
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Reading Mathematics Science
Intensive (10%) Moderate (70%) Little (20%)
Who should take PLTW courses?
The Student who is:
Good in mathematics and science
Interested in being an engineer or technologist
Good in art and design
Interested in computers
An underachiever who might get “hooked” by
a high tech – hands on class A struggling student who learns best by “doing”
In the top 10% of his/her class
The Student who is:
Willing to work hard!!!
A Rigorous Pre-engineering Curriculum
+
Highly prepared Faculty
=
Opportunities for StudentsOpportunities for Students
PLTW meets its mission by supporting schools with:
A Fully-developed Curriculum for HS & MS Extensive Training for Teachers School Counselor Training Conferences Affordability Through an Optional National Bid Partnerships with State Education Departments 4 & 2-year College Course Credit Systematic Evaluation Continuous Improvement
School District Agreement with PLTW
• Implement entire 5 unit, PLTW high school course
curriculum (over 4 years or less)
--- and/or ---
• Implement Gateway To Technology (over 3 years or less)
• Identify and support teachers who will participate
in the 3-phase professional development program
• Identify & support school counselor in the conference
• Provide each teacher with laptop and software meeting PLTW specifications
• Provide and equip laboratory space meeting or exceeding PLTW specifications (over 4 years)
• Agree to become College Certified within two years
• Operate a teacher led community partnership team
• Participate in the systematic evaluation of PLTW
• Commit to continuous improvement
School District Agreement with PLTW
End of Course Exam
All PLTW classes have a recognized national standard that is enforced by the end of course exam.
This makes a transcript with PLTW courses on it attractive to Universities.
• Eligible courses: POE, IED, DE, CIM
• Students earn an 85% course average from the high school teacher
• Students pass RIT college credit exam with:
A, 90-100% B, 80-89% C , 70-79%
• Students register for 4 RIT credit/course--$200/course
• RIT sends grade report and maintains transcript with the grade on the RIT exam
College credit for high school students
PLTW National Affiliated Centers
Rochester Institute of Technology—1998 University of Houston—2001 New Hampshire Technical Institute—2001 Eastern Michigan University-2005 University of New Haven---2002 Purdue University—2002
University of South Florida—2002 Duke University – 2003 University of MD at Baltimore County -- 2003 Penn State---2003
University of South Carolina---2003 Weber State---2003
San Diego State University---2003 NJ Institute of Technology---2003 University of CO at Col. Springs – 2003 Milwaukee School of Eng.---2004
Sinclair Community College---2004 Arkansas Technical Univ.---2004South Seattle Community College---2004 U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga---2004University of Illinois—2004 University of Minnesota---2004
**Worcester Polytechnic Institute---2004 **Old Dominion University---2004 **University of Nebraska at Lincoln---2004 **Arizona State University---2004
**pending National Affiliation Agreement
--- Others in Discussion ---
PLTW Results
1997-98 13 schools - 1,138 students
1998-99 37 schools - 4,652 students
1999-00 98 schools - 14,156 students
2000-01 168 schools - 23,000 students
2001-02 282 schools - 35,000 students
2002-03 502 schools - 55,000 students
2003-04 640 schools - 65,612 students
2004-05 1300+ schools - 250,000+students
States Participating in PLTW 2005-06
45 States & DC with 1300+ School Sites & 175,000 studentsDerby, England
Hawaii
Visit Our WebsiteVisit Our Website
www.pltw.org
Deadline To JoinDeadline To Join March 15March 15
The Role of the Counselor
WORKFORCE 2000
65%
20%
15%
Skilled
Professional
Unskilled
Jobs Jobs Jobs Jobs Jobs Jobs
Counselors start their students on the road to a good job.
65% of the jobs in the America require a technical skill.
What kind of jobs are your students being prepared for?
Counselor’s Role
Understand PLTW’s strategic goals.
Understand PLTW’s standards based curriculum.
Understand PLTW’s project based curriculum.
Understand how students earn college credit for PLTW classes
Guidance Practices Increases Achievement when
Students are encouraged to take challenging mathematics and science courses Students are assisted in planning a program of study by the end of grade nine Parents are involved Students are provided information on postsecondary education and employment
Students and Technical Training
Students are intimidated by engineering and engineering technology.
Minorities and females often see engineering as a career for someone else.
PLTW can help students see the value of math and science.
Why are these things important
Introduce students to careers that they may not have ever considered.
Students are less likely to fall victim to peer pressure in terms of courses they take.
College credit helps to boost students confidence.
How important is the college credit?
Not that important—most kids in PLTW don’t apply for the college credit.
What is important is what it does for the kids confidence.
Where else can a 9th grade student earn college credit?
Kids find out early on that they have what it take to be successful in college.