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Hands-on math-science exposure pattern: labs, computer facilities, field sites, and scientist contact

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Description

The UBMS design pattern combines practical STEM settings with expert contact: grantees "provide participants with hands-on experience in laboratories, computer facilities, and at field sites, as well as opportunities to learn from mathematicians and scientists at host institutions." The report presents this as the program's core design for building skills and experiences that prepare disadvantaged students for college success in math and science fields.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Host institutions (colleges and universities) with laboratories, computer facilities, and field sites
  • Access to mathematicians and scientists at host institutions

Constraints

  • Implemented within the federal Upward Bound grant structure for disadvantaged high school students

Target Learners

  • Disadvantaged high school students

Learning Goals

  • Math and science preparation for college
  • Career exposure to mathematicians and scientists

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Robert B. Olsen, Neil Seftor, Tim Silva, David Myers, David DesRoches, Julie Young. (2007). Upward Bound Math-Science Program: Description and Interim Impact Estimates. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org
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title Hands-on math-science exposure pattern: labs, computer facilities, field sites, and scientist contact
description The UBMS design pattern combines practical STEM settings with expert contact: grantees "provide participants with hands-on experience in laboratories, computer facilities, and at field sites, as well as opportunities...
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