2007 ANNUAL REPORT - cosmos - Bowling Green State University

Table 14. Average and Range of NWO Other Participant Science Ratings
PRISM MAT INSERVICE
Mean High Low Mean High Low Mean High Low
Score Score
Score Score
Score Score
Design 4 5 Low 3 3.5 4 Low 3 5 5 5
Implementation 3.75 4.5 High 3 4 5 Solid 3 5 5 5
Content 3.75 4.5 Solid 3 3.5 4 Low 3 5 5 5
Classroom Culture 4 5 Low 3 3 Solid 3 Low 3 5 5 5
Overall 4 5 Low 3 3 Solid 3 Low 3 5 5 5
Table 15. Average and Range of NWO Other Participant Math Ratings
PRISM MAT INSERVICE
Mean High Low Mean High Low Mean High Low
Score Score
Score Score
Score Score
Design 3 High 3 High 3 N/A N/A N/A 3 Low 3 Low 3
Implementation 4 4 4 N/A N/A N/A 3 Low 3 Low 3
Content 3 Solid 3 Solid 3 N/A N/A N/A 3 Low 3 Low 3
Classroom Culture 4 4 4 N/A N/A N/A 3 Low 3 Low 3
Overall 3 High 3 High 3 N/A N/A N/A 3 Low 3 Low 3
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Detailed Results for NWO Other Participant Science Classroom Observations
Design: An average rating of 4.0 was given for COSMOS science teachers’ observed lesson
design.
Strengths included: careful planning and organization (5); student prior knowledge was solicited
through peer discussions (1); evidence of a collaborative approach to learning (3); attention was
paid to student prior knowledge and engagement (1); adequate time was provided for sense
making and wrap-up (1); the design of this lesson incorporated tasks, roles and interactions
consistent with investigative science (3); instructional strategies and activities used in this lesson
reflected attention to students experience and learning styles (1).
Note: the numbers in parentheses indicate how many of the five observed lessons this was applicable to.
Recommendations included: allow more time and structure for sense making/ wrap-up (3); add
a component of conjecture (1); have students work actively on their own to come up with some
theories (1); focus on a more engaged and informed debate (1); and allow more time for
collaboration (1).
Note: the numbers in parentheses indicate how many of the five observed lessons this was applicable to.
Implementation: An average rating of 4.1 was given for COSMOS science teachers’ observed
lesson implementation.
Strengths included: lesson was consistent with best practices for inquiry (1); student- centered
teaching (1); instructional strategies were consistent with investigative science (3); the teacher
was confident in her ability to teach science (5); teacher used an iterative process of the
learning cycle (1); teacher’s questioning style enhanced the class (3); teacher’s management
strategies enhanced the quality of the lesson (2); and the pace of the lesson was appropriate for
the developmental needs of the students and the purpose of the lesson (1).
Note: the numbers in parentheses indicate how many of the five observed lessons this was applicable to.