Video+Presentation

=SAIS – math and science committee “quotes”=


 * "In my research, I found many think technology is necessary for a best in class math and science program. But I think laptops and calculators are good as doorstops and not much else. (Pan to doorstop laptop.) And if I hear the word wiki one more time…there will be blood." JESSICA
 * "In my research, I have found that many think application of scientific principles to real world problems are the future of scientific discovery...but in my class, we will focus on the three "R's"...repetition,repetition and repetition. Students need not think for themselves in my class. That is what I am there for." This would fade out with the trailer from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" when the teacher (Ben Stein) asks the class "Anyone...anyone..." JAMES
 * If I meet with the teachers from other grade levels, I might have to modify my curriculum and I’m comfortable with what I’m doing now. Besides, their next teacher can fill the gaps. MARIA
 * I know that a "best in class" math and science program should promote professional development for its teachers, but I think what we're doing now is alright. I can't image that they would teach us anything new to use in our classrooms. I certainly don't want to spend my free time attending conferences or workshops! SHARON

Up for grabs (post your ideas)
 * They can learn math (and science) later, reading is really the most important focus right now.
 * I always hated math and science in school, so I decided to do my students a favor by not making them do it every day.
 * What matters is whether my students can do the problems on standardized tests, I don’t really care if they understand why it works or when they’ll use it.
 * Why even teach science and math, I know I don't want the next generation of policy makers to be critical thinkers or problem solvers.
 * Science, smience - like the world needs another Jonas Salk, Marie Curie, or Albert Einstein