Abstract
Using GIS to Examine Regional Science and Mathematics Attainment
Track: GIS for Administration & Planning
Author(s): Mark Hogrebe, Lydia Kyei-Blankson, Li Zou
There is a growing demand for scientists and technicians as regions develop capabilities for high technology research and industry. To ensure adequate human resources, area schools must provide quality scientific education. The Center for Inquiry in Science Teaching and Learning (CISTL) St. Louis Regional Database Project provides information to schools and the community about indicators of scientific attainment at elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Using the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) science and mathematics tests as indicators of scientific attainment, test results are mapped to demonstrate variation across school districts in the St. Louis region. School and teacher characteristics, such as enrollment, expenditures, teacher/pupil ratio, teacher education, salary, and experience, are correlated with Missouri test results and mapped across area school districts. Census block group demographic variables are also correlated with test results and mapped. Patterns and relationships between demographic, school, teacher, and student variables are demonstrated and discussed.
Mark Hogrebe
Washington University in St. Louis
Education
Campus Box 1183
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
US
Phone: 314-935-9364
E-mail: mhogrebe@wustl.edu
Lydia Kyei-Blankson
Washington University in St. Louis
Education
One Brookings Drive
Campus Box 1183
St. Louis, MO 63130
US
Phone: 314-935-4171
E-mail: lkyeibla@artsci.wustl.edu
Li Zou
Washington University in St. Louis
Education, CISTL
One Brookings Drive
Campus Box 1183
St. Louis, MO 63130
US
Phone: 314-935-8832
E-mail: LZou@artsci.wustl.edu