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Research studies in mathematics and science education have concluded that students in classrooms with teachers who have a strong knowledge base of both content and pedagogy in the areas of mathematics and science are the most successful.
National research studies also identify the factors for successful science and mathematics teaching and learning. A summary of these conclusions show that
- The most powerful factor for change in student performance is the improvement of teaching.
- One of the strongest predictors of student success is the quality of the teacher.
- Student knowledge improves substantially when teachers have strong content and pedagogical knowledge.
- Teachers who continue learning develop a deeper understanding of content applications, content knowledge, effective instructional strategies, theoretical bases for instructional decisions, and confidence in decision-making.
- Effective parent or guardian involvement is the most accurate predictor of student achievement and success.
- Learning is impacted by the social environment in which the learners interact.
- Assessment should use the skills and knowledge students have mastered.
- Teachers and administrators should work together to design and implement a coherent professional development plan based on a vision of overall school improvement.
- The most effective schools have strong professional communities, characterized by ongoing collegial and collaborative inquiry into practice.
These findings support the foundation upon which CAIMS is built.