News and Events
Casio America, Inc. Designates Clemson University Its Center of Academic Training
Posted on June 1, 2011
Because of our focus on inquiry-based instruction, Casio America, Inc. has determined that they will organize their nationwide professional development for math teachers on some of the ideas developed through the Inquiry in Motion Institute and the Center of Excellence for Inquiry in Mathematics and Science. Of particular interest is the 4E x 2 Instructional Model, which will be used to frame lessons used in the professional development, and the use of the Inquiry in Motion website to develop and house these lessons. Casio’s professional development is designed to enrich the mathematics classroom, using graphing calculator technology to foster investigations and deeper understanding of important mathematical concepts.
2011 Professional Development Institutes
Posted on May 28, 2011
Beginning in July, math and science teachers from Anderson 4 (Riverside Middle), Anderson 5 (McCants Middle) and Oconee County School District (Walhalla Middle) will participate in a year-long professional development initiative designed to improve both inquiry-based instruction and student achievement. Funding for this program comes from the Center of Excellence for Inquiry in Math and Science.
Additionally, 10 teachers from Anderson 5 (Lakeside Middle and Southwood) will participate in a second year initiative that seeks to develop and sustain effective inquiry-based instruction within their home schools. Funding for this program comes from an NSF-CAREER grant (Award #DRL‐0952160).
NSF-CAREER Grant
Posted on January 20, 2011
In 2010, Dr. Marshall was awarded an NSF CAREER grant entitled: Creating Effective, Sustainable Inquiry-Based Instruction in Middle School Science Classrooms. This work expands existing Inquiry in Motion work and allows Professional Development Experiences to continue for second year participants. The research will measure the effectiveness in improving teacher performance and student achievement. Initial results are promising with improvements in student achievement in content knowledge and process knowledge evidenced. Funding supports this effort through 2015.
Improved Student Achievement on MAP test
Posted on September 15, 2009
In 2008-2009, the data from the MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) test show a clear difference among the growth seen on Virtual Control Group (students from other districts with similar demographic composition), the Control Group (non-participating teachers from Greenville County), and the Study Group (participants in the Inquiry in Motion program). Specifically, the data show that the students of participating teachers significantly outperformed the students of non-participating teachers from their same school. Both groups also exceeded the performance of students from the virtual control group. These trends were seen for student performance in both science content and science process. The implication is that as the quantity and quality of inquiry-based instruction improves so to does student achievement.
New Dynamic Lesson Planning Tool
Posted on August 17, 2008
The new Inquiry in Motion Dynamic Lesson Planning Tool is available to math and science teachers. The lessons contained within this site use the 4E x 2 Instructional Model as the framework. Link to Site
Center of Excellence for Inquiry in Mathematics and Science Awarded
Posted on May 16, 2008
As part of the Inquiry in Motion Institute, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has awarded the Center of Excellence for 2008. The five year award allows efforts to be directed toward improving the amount and quality of inquiry-based instruction that occurs in middle school math and science classrooms around the state.
STEM Conference: February 4, 2008
Posted on November 16, 2007
Inquiry in Motion will be hosting a conference on February 4 at CU-ICARin Greenville, SC. The title of the conference is “Industry and Education: Working Together to Strengthen the Workforce of Tomorrow.” This event will bring together leaders from Upstate business and industry and educators from Clemson University and Greenville County Schools. For conference registration, please click link below.Registration Link