Maytopics

=May 2007 Meeting= =High School= =Minutes=

Edd (high school math teacher)
o How do we use inquiry-based learning with all children? o Does promoting diversity among students make inquiry-based learning more difficult depending on what they are used to? o How do we bring the children and the teachers up to speed so to speak. o What are the math/science graduation requirements at a school that promotes diversity like McCallie? Exeter?

Crystal (high school science teacher)
o How do we assess inquiry-based learning? o Lab practicals? o Hands-on assessments

Sharon (high school math teacher)
o Need for professional development • Inquiry-based, of course, but we need training • Training especially important for the generalists of the lower school • Financial Support (stipends, incentives to attend)

Jessica (high school science teacher)
o K-12 math/science content, order o Which skills emphasized?

Our final report in December…
o Research o Observations and Interviews • Self-observations (Ensworth) • Non-self (other schools) • Interview-self (Sarah Buchanan-Dissertation, David Morgan-Futures Initiative, Will Moseley, Trustees, Department Chairs, Faculty) • Interview-nonself (College, High School Admissions Deans)

Possible recommendation…
o Compare and Track Ensworth vs. Non-Ensworth students at EHS. • Academic Success • Standardized Test Scores