Thursday, November 17, 2005
Saugus Iron Works Achievement presented at MACUE
Robert Simpson presented at the annual Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MACUE)conference on November 15, 2005. Using PowerPoint, Inspiration, and video from the Working with Project-Based Units DVD. Simpson was able to demonstrate the many successes Malden Public School educators have had implementing the SIW PBU. Did you miss the presentation? No worries --- You can view the Macromedia Breeze presentation version, a new web-friendly format that allows presenters to share interactive content more easily over the web. http://mm.eduadvisory.breezecentral.com/macue Note: audio narration is included so turn the volume up!
Thursday, November 03, 2005
MCAS Analysis
Analysis of evaluation data reveals that students are performing better on items related to the Saugus Iron Works PBU than on comparison items. See Chart below.
Chart 1. MCAS Scores by PBU and School
| | Beebe (n=108) | Ferryway (n=104) | Forestdale (n=66) | (n=77) | Salemwood (n=123) | PBU Students Overall | State |
| % PBU Related MCAS Items Correct | 86% | 87% | 76% | 87% | 74% | 82% | 76% |
| % Non-related MCAS Items Correct | 72% | 66% | 64% | 78% | 68% | 69% | 76% |
Note: Difference in percent correct for PBU students overall is statistically significant (t=14.01; p<. 0001)
