Washington Middle School Engineering Program

中学阶段是决定一个学生能否成功并继续参与数学学习的关键时期。这项提议涉及将MESA(数学、工程、科学成就)模式扩展到华盛顿州的初中/中学人口。该项目将重点更新和振兴中学数学课程，目标是增加少数民族学生在九年级学习代数的人数。MESA模式还认识到需要教师支持，并定期举办教师研讨会。此外，华盛顿大学全州大学预科中心的扩展将包括协调全州初中/中学水平的计划。MESA模式是建立在产业界和教育者之间的伙伴关系的基础上的--从产业界借调的科学家、大学教育工作者和中学教育工作者共同努力，共同开发课程，激发学生对数学和科学的兴趣和成就。该项目的工作人员具备MESA方案以及课程开发和教师培训方面的经验。这项提案明确提出了改善初中/初中少数民族数学教育的需要，并承诺通过作为一个示范学术项目，在全国范围内对所有学生产生影响。项目目标与教学材料指导方针一致。因此，建议设立一个奖项。

The middle school years are critical in determining a student's success and continued participation in mathematics. This proposal involves the expansion of MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) model to the junior high/middle school population in the State of Washington. The project will focus on updating and revitalizing middle school mathematics curriculum, the goal being to increase minority student enrollment in algebra in the ninth grade. The MESA model also recognizes the need for teacher support and provides teacher seminars on a regular basis. Additionally, the expansion of the statewide Pre- College Center at the University of Washington will include the coordination of a statewide program at the junior high/middle school level. The MESA model is based on a partnership between industry and educators--a cooperative effort involving scientists on loan from industry, educators at the university level and educators at the secondary school levels working together to develop curricula that will stimulate student interest and achievement in mathematics and science. The staff for the project is well qualified with experience in the MESA program and in curriculum development and teacher training. The proposal addresses a clear need for improving minority mathematics education in middle/junior high schools and promises to have an impact throughout the nation for all students by serving as a model academic program. The project goals are consistent with the Instructional Materials guidelines. Therefore, an award is recommended.