“The Chinese government is pouring resources into creating the world’s largest army of industrialists. China has 17 million university and advanced

“The Chinese government is pouring resources into creating the world’s largest army of industrialists. China has 17 million university and advanced vocational students (up more than three-fold in the last five years), the majority of whom are in science and engineering. China will produce 325,00 engineers this year. That’s five times as many as the U.S. where the number of engineers has been declining since the early 1980’s. It is hard to imagine American enthusiasm for engineering sinking lower. Forty percent of all students who enter universities on the engineering track change their minds.”

“The Chinese Century,” Ted C. Fishman, The New York Times Magazine, July 4, 2004

Facts

Only 20% of 12th grade students are considered proficient in math on the NAEP assessment.

Just 3% of Blacks and 4% of Hispanics reach proficient by the 12th grade.

By 2010 30% of 18-24 year olds will be white.

FactsFrom 1988 until 1998 B.S. degrees were down by:

14% in engineering

22% in computer science

26% in mathematics Science and engineering jobs will

grow over the next decade.Student achievement rates are same as 30 years

ago.

Facts Continued

Counselors have been ignored in the educational reform movement.

Science and engineering jobs will grow over the next decade.

NAB’s newsletter headline: “Skilled Workforce Shortage Could Cripple U.S Economy”

In 2001 Michigan imported 2,200 foreign technical workers.

PLTW is a 501 (c)(3)

not-for-profit corporation

of PLTW is to grow the nation’s

technology workforce.

The primary goal

The Problem

There are currently engineering/engineering technology jobs available in the U.S. without trained people to fill them.

1,300,000

WORKFORCE 1960

20%

20%60%

Skilled

Professional

Unskilled

WORKFORCE 2000

65%

20%

15%

Skilled

Professional

Unskilled

What does the pipeline of engineers and technicians look

like?

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Source: American Association of Engineering Societies (2003)

Engineering Degrees Awarded 1988-2003

SOURCE: American Association of Engineering Societies (2003)

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Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded 1988-2003

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SOURCE: American Association of Engineering Societies (2003)

Increase student achievement Increase graduation rates Prepare students for further study Meet the needs of the community

Schools must

The Solution is to…

Make a small change in the culture of American high schools by:

Strengthening the core academic curricula. Adding a rigorous, technical program of

study in pre-engineering leading to 2 & 4 year postsecondary degrees.

Studies from HSTW and Making School Work conclude that….

Student achievement rises even more when students take a challenging

academic core and a rigorous academic or career/technical

concentration of at least four credits.

Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Science

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270

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290

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310

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330

No Major/No CPrep

Coll Prep only Major/C Prep PLTW

Reading

Math

Sc ience

How are PLTW students

doing - compared to other Career/Technical students at High Schools That Work (HSTW) schools?

Student Performance in Reading, Mathematics and Scienceby Type of Program

240250260270280290300310320330

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Math

Sc ience

PLTW Student Performance Compared to HSTW Goals

279

291

299297

315 313

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HSTW Goal

PLTWStudents

How does PLTW facilitate this

change?

PLTW Courses

Gateway To Technology

Design and Modeling (9 wks) The Magic of Electrons (9 wks) The Science of Technology (9 wks) Automation and Robotics (9 wks) **Flight and Space (9 wks) NASA ** Biotechnical Engineering(9 wks)

**in development

Middle School ProgramMiddle School Program

Foundation A:

Foundation B: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Specialization:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Capstone:

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

and/or Civil/Architectural Engineering

and/or Biotechnical Engineering (in dev.)and/or Aerospace Engineering (in dev.)

Principles of Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design

Engineering Design and Development

Digital Electronics

High School Course Program

Note: Course program requires college prep mathematics each year.

How will the PLTW curriculum challenge

students to meet higher academic

standards ?

The curriculum is:

“Standards Based” National Academy of Sciences

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

International Technology Education Association

National English Standards

Beverage Container Design Problem Design a beverage container that will hold 12.5 fluid ounces, .25 oz. Prior to using the computer, sketch the top and front view using the correct dimensions to acquire the required volume. Show all your math calculations. Using the computer design tool, apply good design criteria of function and aesthetic value to solve this problem. (The formula used will depend on the shape of the interior volume and the students’ math ability.)

Truncated Cone Volume Solution

1. Assign a value to RAB

2. Assign a value to HAB

3. Find the volume of cone(AB) VAB

4. In the front view, sketch the profile of the container using the above assigned values.

5. Use the dimension function to find the length of RB

6. Find the volume of cone (B) VB

7. Plug the values of VAB and VB into the formula VA= VAB - VB. This will give the volume of the truncated cone (A).

*Note: If you move the position of RB up or

down, it will change the volume of the truncated cone (A).

Parabolic Container Solution

This is the kind of student work that

helps students reach higher standards in the

academic core.

Exposure to Real Engineering

The PLTW classes are modeled after

beginning engineering courses taught

at the university level.

The student gains first hand

experience about the different facets

of engineering and discover where

their strengths lay.

The Teacher as Facilitator

Helps students define problems and set timelines

Helps students become leaders, team members, and problem solvers

Acts as a resourceNot expected to know the answers

How do we help teachers ?

Comprehensive Comprehensive Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopment

Ready for core training

Self-Assessment

and Pre-Core

Training

© PLTW 2001

3 Phase Teacher Training

Ready for core training

• Introduction To Engineering Design

• Digital Electronics

• Principles of Engineering

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

• Engineering Design and Development

• Gateway To Technology

Core TrainingSummer Institute

Self-Assessment

and Pre-Core

Training

© PLTW 2001


Ready for core training Ready for teaching

• Introduction To Engineering Design

• Digital Electronics

• Principles of Engineering

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

• Engineering Design and Development

• Gateway To Technology

Core TrainingSummer Institute

Self-Assessment

and Pre-Core

Training

Continuous Training

MasterTeacher

© PLTW 2001


The cost of the Summer Institute varies at each site due to the different

means of support. Go to the PLTW website for cost at each specific

training site.

How much does the Summer Institute Cost ?

Teachers have the option of earning 6 graduate credits for each PLTW training session

they attend at.

Graduate College Credit

are not the only staff members who benefit from

PLTW’s Comprehensive

Professional Development

program.

Teachers

We also work with Guidance

Departments?

School Counselors’ Conference--- For Middle & High School Counselors --

Conferences are held many statesGo to our website for dates and locationRegister online to attend

Guidance Practices Increases Achievement when

Students are encouraged to take challenging mathematics and science courses Students are assisted in planning a program of study by the end of grade nine Parents are involved Students are provided information on postsecondary education and employment

Strong Guidance and Higher Achievement

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Reading Mathematics Science

Intensive (10%) Moderate (70%) Little (20%)

Who should take PLTW courses?

The Student who is:

Good in mathematics and science

Interested in being an engineer or technologist

Good in art and design

Interested in computers

An underachiever who might get “hooked” by

a high tech – hands on class A struggling student who learns best by “doing”

In the top 10% of his/her class

The Student who is:

Willing to work hard!!!

A Rigorous Pre-engineering Curriculum

+

Highly prepared Faculty

=

Opportunities for StudentsOpportunities for Students

PLTW meets its mission by supporting schools with:

A Fully-developed Curriculum for HS & MS Extensive Training for Teachers School Counselor Training Conferences Affordability Through an Optional National Bid Partnerships with State Education Departments 4 & 2-year College Course Credit Systematic Evaluation Continuous Improvement

School District Agreement with PLTW

• Implement entire 5 unit, PLTW high school course

curriculum (over 4 years or less)

--- and/or ---

• Implement Gateway To Technology (over 3 years or less)

• Identify and support teachers who will participate

in the 3-phase professional development program

• Identify & support school counselor in the conference

• Provide each teacher with laptop and software meeting PLTW specifications

• Provide and equip laboratory space meeting or exceeding PLTW specifications (over 4 years)

• Agree to become College Certified within two years

• Operate a teacher led community partnership team

• Participate in the systematic evaluation of PLTW

• Commit to continuous improvement

School District Agreement with PLTW

End of Course Exam

All PLTW classes have a recognized national standard that is enforced by the end of course exam.

This makes a transcript with PLTW courses on it attractive to Universities.

• Eligible courses: POE, IED, DE, CIM

• Students earn an 85% course average from the high school teacher

• Students pass RIT college credit exam with:

A, 90-100% B, 80-89% C , 70-79%

• Students register for 4 RIT credit/course--$200/course

• RIT sends grade report and maintains transcript with the grade on the RIT exam

College credit for high school students

PLTW National Affiliated Centers

Rochester Institute of Technology—1998 University of Houston—2001 New Hampshire Technical Institute—2001 Eastern Michigan University-2005 University of New Haven---2002 Purdue University—2002

University of South Florida—2002 Duke University – 2003 University of MD at Baltimore County -- 2003 Penn State---2003

University of South Carolina---2003 Weber State---2003

San Diego State University---2003 NJ Institute of Technology---2003 University of CO at Col. Springs – 2003 Milwaukee School of Eng.---2004

Sinclair Community College---2004 Arkansas Technical Univ.---2004South Seattle Community College---2004 U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga---2004University of Illinois—2004 University of Minnesota---2004

**Worcester Polytechnic Institute---2004 **Old Dominion University---2004 **University of Nebraska at Lincoln---2004 **Arizona State University---2004

**pending National Affiliation Agreement

--- Others in Discussion ---

PLTW Results

1997-98 13 schools - 1,138 students







2004-05 1300+ schools - 250,000+students

States Participating in PLTW 2005-06

45 States & DC with 1300+ School Sites & 175,000 studentsDerby, England

Hawaii

Visit Our WebsiteVisit Our Website

www.pltw.org

Deadline To JoinDeadline To Join March 15March 15

The Role of the Counselor

WORKFORCE 2000

65%

20%

15%

Skilled

Professional

Unskilled

Jobs Jobs Jobs Jobs Jobs Jobs

Counselors start their students on the road to a good job.

65% of the jobs in the America require a technical skill.

What kind of jobs are your students being prepared for?

Counselor’s Role

Understand PLTW’s strategic goals.

Understand PLTW’s standards based curriculum.

Understand PLTW’s project based curriculum.

Understand how students earn college credit for PLTW classes

Guidance Practices Increases Achievement when

Students are encouraged to take challenging mathematics and science courses Students are assisted in planning a program of study by the end of grade nine Parents are involved Students are provided information on postsecondary education and employment

Students and Technical Training

Students are intimidated by engineering and engineering technology.

Minorities and females often see engineering as a career for someone else.

PLTW can help students see the value of math and science.

Why are these things important

Introduce students to careers that they may not have ever considered.

Students are less likely to fall victim to peer pressure in terms of courses they take.

College credit helps to boost students confidence.

How important is the college credit?

Not that important—most kids in PLTW don’t apply for the college credit.

What is important is what it does for the kids confidence.

Where else can a 9th grade student earn college credit?

Kids find out early on that they have what it take to be successful in college.

Documents

“The Chinese government is pouring resources into creating the world’s largest army of industrialists. China has 17 million university and advanced