Annual Participation and Results
Student Demographics 2006-2007
| Male |
Female |
Low
Income |
ELL*
|
Afr. Amer. |
Asian |
Caucsn |
Hisp |
Native
Amer. |
Multi Racial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51% | 49% | 78% | 35% | 29% | 27% | 15% | 21% | 2% | 4% |
*English Language Learners
2006-2007 Participation
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2,782 students participated; 2,462 in STARS 1 and 2
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Over 258 educators, teacher assistants, and parents participated and reinforced student learning in the classroom and/or home.
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154 volunteers from the MN National Guard, Northwest Airlines, MN Air Guard Museum, ATK, 3M, Medtronic, General Mills, and Boston Scientific discussed careers in science, math, technology and engineering, provided demonstrations and tours, and served as guest speakers and positive, adult role models for the students.
2006-2007 Results
- Students who participated in STARS 1 and STARS 2 demonstrated an average post test score of 68% (up from 41% and 43% on pre test).
- 89% of students responded that they desired to learn more math and science after STARBASE Minnesota.
- 51% of students reported an interest in a career discussed or observed at STARBASE.
- 97% of students responded that STARBASE made learning fun.
- 95% of students responded that they would like to come back to STARBASE.
- 97% of the teachers who participated in the program reported gains in their own knowledge, skills, and approaches to teaching and learning.
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89% of the teachers who participated in the programs rated STARBASE excellent, 11% very good.
STARBASE 2007-2008 Expected Outcomes
Goal for Student Participants:
In the 2007-08 school year, 2,600-2,700 students who participate in STARBASE Minnesota’s programs will demonstrate:
- Increased knowledge and application of skills in science, mathematics, technology and engineering;
- Increased interest and/or positive attitudes towards science, mathematics, technology and engineering;
- Broader view of themselves and what careers are possible for their future, including careers in science, mathematics, technology and engineering, aviation and space;
- Increased understanding of the importance of setting goals, staying off drugs, taking higher level science and math courses in high school, graduating and going on to post-secondary education and training;
- Application of work readiness skills, such as working in teams, problem solving, decision-making, collecting and analyzing data, and critical thinking.
Goal for Teacher Participants:
Teachers will report positive gains in awareness, knowledge, understanding, and/or skills.
