Differentiation for Effective Instruction in Science

Scientists-in-Schools (SIS) is a research project funded by the U.S. Department of Education Javits Program for Gifted and Talented that targets the achievement gap between underrepresented students and other students. SIS, a five year project seeks to increase student achievement in Science for low...

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Published inGifted education international Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 32 - 45
Main Author Sisk, Dorothy A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2007
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Academic achievement
Achievement
Curricula
Differentiation
Disadvantaged children
Education authorities
Gifted children
Science
Teachers
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Summary:Scientists-in-Schools (SIS) is a research project funded by the U.S. Department of Education Javits Program for Gifted and Talented that targets the achievement gap between underrepresented students and other students. SIS, a five year project seeks to increase student achievement in Science for low income minority students to enable them to qualify for their district's gifted program. This article shares examples of differentiation in Science curriculum focusing on the use of inquiry with teachers working side-by-side with university professors in Saturday Science labs. Results indicate that the outcomes of increased student achievement, increased science content for teachers, and increased numbers of underrepresented students being identified for their district gifted program are being met. Currently, 90 teachers and 300 students have been involved in the SIS project, with 56% of the students able to qualify for the gifted program.
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ISSN:0261-4294
2047-9077
2407-9077
DOI:10.1177/026142940702300106