The Montana Math and Science The Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MMSTI)Teacher Initiative (MMSTI)

MMSTI Steering Committee Meeting

Tuesday, 3 February 2009 – Helena, MT

State Institutions:

• The University of Montana - Missoula

• The University of Montana Western

• Montana State University - Bozeman

• Montana State University -Billings

• Montana State University -Northern

Data Collection and Analysis Overview

Teaching Vacancies

*Reported by 84 of 427 Public School Districts (20%) ** Reported by 71 of 423 Public School Districts (17%)

Current Teaching Vacancies Posted on the OPI Website

Position TotalsK-8 Elementary School Teachers 4Middle School/ Junior High Math and/or Science Teachers

3

High School Math Teachers 3High School Science Teachers 4

Recommendations for Future Data Collection

EffortsAll State Universities and Private Institutions should consider

posting education job vacancies on the OPI website.

Continually review and track job postings on OPI website to determine the number of K-8 and 5-12 math and/or science teaching vacancies throughout FY09.

2. Teaching Licenses and Endorsements Issued Annually

by OPI (2006-2008)All teachers are issued either a Class 1 Professional license or Class 2 Standard License with one or more endorsements. This initiative only reviewed data for the following endorsement areas:

• K-8

• Biology

• Broadfield (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)

• Chemistry

• Earth Science

• Physics

• Mathematics

K-8 Elementary Education Licensures and

Endorsements Issued Annually

5-12 Secondary Math & Science Licensures and Endorsements Issued

Annually

5-12 Secondary Math & Science Licensure and Endorsements Issued

Annually

Percentages of Education Graduates Who Apply for Licensure in the State of

Montana K-8 Elementary

Education: Bachelor's, Post -Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degrees

• 2006 2006 93% 93%

• 20072007 90% 90%

• 2008 2008 90% 90%

Status of Ongoing Data Collection Process to

Date Identification of current teachers teaching

outside of their endorsement areas In progress

Tracking annual vacancies In progress

Opportunties for Montana

1. Annual Production by Teaching Major

Annual Production by Teaching Major

2006 – 2007 data aggregated from AACTE/PEDS reports; 2008 preliminary data aggregated from licensure specialist’s records; eight of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.

2006 – 2007 data aggregated from AACTE/PEDS reports; 2008 preliminary data aggregated from licensure specialist’s records; eight of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.

2. Pipeline Data

Currently enrolled students in Teacher Education Programs

Three of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.

3. Students’ Interests

Degree    

Major Bachelors MS Ph.D

Biology 119 4 6

Chemistry 66 8 2Geo/Earth Sciences 62 9 9

Physics 13 7 0

Mathematics 63 9 3

Degree    

Major Bachelors MS Ph.D

Biology 24 2 0

Chemistry 3 0 0Geo/Earth Sciences 5 0 0

Physics 6 0 0

Mathematics 45 2 0

Non-Teaching Graduate data aggregated by OCHE, December 2008. Graduate data aggregated from AACTE/PEDS, FY 2006.

4. Improving Access and

Equity

Elementary Education Graduates

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

Total Percentage

of Men

M F M F M F

K-8 33 228 34 157 42 205 16%

Source: Institutional data reports; seven of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.

Improving Access and Equity for 5-12 Secondary Math and Science

TeachersSecondary Education

Math or Sciences

2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 Percentage of Women*

5-12 M F M F M FBiology 10 7 8 3 10 0 48% Chemistry 0 1 0 0 0 0 100%General Science (Broadfield)

3 0 6 2 4 3 28%

Geo Science/Earth Science

0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A

Mathematics 13 11 5 6 9 4 44%Physics 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A

Source: Institutional data reports; seven of nine campuses reporting, January 2009.* Totals and percentages do not account for unreported gender at three campuses .

Curricular Structures for 5-12 Secondary Math and Science

Majors*1. Overview of Requirements for Becoming a 5-12 Secondary Math or Science teacher;

2. Example of Secondary Education Core Courses and Supporting Course Requirements for Degrees with Teaching Options in:

A. Mathematics

B. Chemistry

C. General Science Broadfield

3. Comparison of Course Requirements for a Broadfield Secondary Education Teaching Endorsement vs. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

4. Example of Secondary Professional Preparation Education Core Requirements;

* Only the five selected MUS campuses were used for the analysis of curricular structures.

Degree Requirements Total Number of Required Courses

General Education Core 11 - 15

Secondary Professional Preparation Education Core 8

Majors Core Courses

Mathematics (offered on all five campuses) 9 – 12

Biology (offered on four of five campuses) 7 – 10

Chemistry (offered on three of five campuses) 12 – 14

Earth Science (offered on one campus) 10

General Science Broadfield (offered on three campuses) 14 – 17

Physics (offered on two campuses) 8 – 10

Source: Course catalogs from the five selected MUS Campuses, January 2009.

A. Example of Secondary Education (Mathematics Major) Core and

Supporting Coursework RequirementsCore and Supporting Course Requirements Credits

1 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 4

2 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II 4

3 Calculus of Function Several Variables 4

4 Introduction to Differential Equations 4

5 Introduction to Higher Math 3

6 Foundations of Discrete Math 3

7 Modern Geometry 3

8 Advanced Calculus I 3

9 Math Modeling for Teachers 3

10 College Physics I 4

11 Statistics for Scientist and Engineers 3

Sample from one MUS campus - current catalog.

B. Example of Secondary Education (Chemistry Major) Core and Supporting Coursework RequirementsCore and Supporting Course Requirements Credits

1 College Chemistry and Laboratory 10

2 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory 10

3 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing 3

4 Physical Chemistry 8

5 Quantitative Analysis Instrumental Methods 4

6 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements 4

7 Inorganic Chemistry 6

8 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 4

9 Computer Modeling 3

10 Calculus I, II, III 12

11 Statistics 4

12 General Physics 10

13 Environmental Perspectives 2

14 Laboratory Safety 1

15 Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar 1Sample from one MUS Campus – current catalog; Note: Some core/supporting courses requirements satisfy General Education requirements.

Course Prefix

Core and Supporting Course Requirements Credits

1 BIOL Organismal Biology 4

2 BIOL Molecular & Cellular Biology 4

3 BIOL Principles of Genetics 3

4 BIOL Principles of Ecology 3

5 BIOL Principles of Evolution 3

6 BIOL Animal Physiology 3

7 MB General Microbiology 3

8 GEOL Historical Geology 3

9 & 10 CHEM General Chemistry I & II 6

11 CHEM Elements of Organic Chemistry 5

12 ESCI Physical Geology 4

13 ESCI Physical Geography 4

14 & 15 PHYS College Physics I & II 8

16 PHYS Solar System Astronomy 4

17 MATH Calculus and Analytical Geometry 4

Sample from one MUS campus - current catalog.

Endorsement Required Number of Core Courses

Required Number of Courses for Broadfield

Endorsement

Biology 7 – 10 4 – 6

Chemistry 12 – 14 2 – 3

Physics 8 – 10 2 – 3

Source: Selected MUS Campus catalogs from institutions that offer courses in the above corresponding endorsement areas.

Example of Secondary Professional Preparation Education Core Requirements

for Mathematics or Chemistry Majors

Example of secondary professional preparation education core course requirements retrieved from one MUS Campus catalog, January 2009.

Requirements Credits

Introduction to Psychology 3

Health Issues of Children and Adolescents 3

Native American Studies 3

Educational Psychology and Measurements 3

Instructional Media and Computer Applications 3

Exceptionality and Classroom Management 3

Ethics and Policy Issues 3

Teaching Math in Middle and Secondary Schools 3

OR

Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools 3

Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate 0-3

Student Teaching for Secondary Teachers 14

Leadership from the Governor and First Lady

Conclusions

1. What additional information may be necessary?

2. Discussion of potential structures to identify solutions.

Next Steps…Sub-Committees

1. Assignments

2. Closure