Analyzing and Interpreting Data
November 14, 2015
This workshop was designed to assist teachers in statistics and probability, data collection, and interpretation, as well as various methods of data analysis. Topics covered included: Examining concepts of probability and statistics with hands-on activities and technology, using technology to represent and interpret data, Geogebra and computer-based data collection with sensors and probes.Teachers gained understanding of the concepts of statistics and probability to analyze and characterize data –Data analysis, as well as the process of construction, analysis, and interpretation of graphical displays paired with hands-on activities that they can incorporate into their lessons.
2015 Analyzing and Interpreting Data II Flyer
3rd Annual Materials and Manufacturing Summer Teachers’ Institute
July 28 – 30, 2015
In collaboration with the NHMA, the So. CT Chapt. ASM, Platt Tech High School, and SCSU, CRISP hosted the 3rd Annual Materials and Manufacturing Summer Institute. This 3 day Professional Development summer workshop How Things are Made – Networking with Local Industry to Bring Ideas Back to Your Classroom was designed to acquaint science teachers with real-life applications of STEM skills in today’s manufacturing environment.
2015 Materials and Manufacturing Flyer
Data, Data, Everywhere: How do We Make Sense of It: NGSS Practice-Analyzing and Interpreting Data
July 27, 2015
Invited SCSU Professor Marie Nabbout-Cheiban and Professor Adam Goldberg discussed the concepts of statistics and probability using technology-based, hands-on activities. SCSU Professor Scott Graves presented some of his research data, touching upon the construction of graphs, analyzing the overall trends and interpreting the data. He also explored the visualization site for the “GLOBE Program” which holds data from teachers around the globe on over 100 countries. Teachers gained the understanding of the concepts of statistics and probability to analyze and characterize data –Data analysis, as well as the process of construction, analysis, and interpretation of graphical displays paired with hands-on activities that they can incorporate into their lessons.
2015 July 27 Flyer
Materials and Manufacturing Follow-up Workshop: Bring STEM and Manufacturing Careers into Your Classroom
March 21, 2015
Be a catalyst for STEM and Manufacturing careers! Teachers heard from local industry representatives and learned about the education, skills, and attributes that they are seeking among prospective employees. Peter Dimoulas, a Science Teacher at Career High School in New Haven, shared exciting progress in terms of how the fastest growing STEM-related and Manufacturing occupations in Connecticut can be woven into instructional activities and student outreach. Teachers collaborated with their peers and industry representatives in order to shape curricular components that will increase student awareness of promising career pathways and meet the prerequisites of STEM-related and Manufacturing businesses here in Connecticut.
2015 March 21 Flyer