Program Evaluation Update

Program Impact

Campuses Served by TRC

Demographic Data 4

Content Knowledge Assessment Biology Assessment 12 Collaboratives 367 Teachers

Mathematics Teacher Knowledge Assessments: Projects Using LMT Middle PFA Teachers Assessed Mean Effect Size Range -.76 to to to 1.09

Rice University Science 2011 TAKS 7 Grade 5 Science TAKS Mean Scale Score N= Number of Students

UT Tyler Math 2011 TAKS

Improvements to Evaluation Establish linkages between teachers and professional development measures Comparison groups for Math and Science Developed algebra assessment for high school teachers Three new science assessments – Biology – Chemistry – Physics

“Participating with the TRC program has given me the motivation and the passion to strive for excellence in my teaching career. TRC provided me with financial and professional support to pursue a master’s degree in education with emphasis in mathematics and science. Mentoring other teachers in the CADRE program helped me develop professionally. These experiences inspired me to offer training that will bring teacher competence into the classroom.” Teacher, 2011 TRC Annual Meeting