Professional Development for Integrated
Inquiry is based in the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the
College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University. The PDI2
team supports the following projects:
Math Out of the Box®
- An inquiry-based math curriculum for grades K-5 developed
at Clemson University.
- Published by Carolina Biological Supply Company.
- Implemented as a primary and supplementary curriculum
nationwide.
- Recognized as an exemplary program that has a track record
of helping students, especially girls and minorities, to achieve and
participate in STEM.
- Contact mootb@clemson.edu
or call 864-250-5564 for curriculum or professional development
information.
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Driving SCIENCE™
- A STEM Institute held at major racetracks during race week.
- Investigates the science, technology, engineering and math
of racing and motorsports careers.
- Speakers, tours, and garage visits followed by attendance
at a race.
- Introduces over 1,500 students to STEM and the world of
motorsports after each institute when teachers include Driving SCIENCE
experiences in their lesson plans.
- Contact pdi2@clemson.edu
or call 864-250-5564 for
information.
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STEM Professional Development
- Math, Science, and Literacy Workshops are
custom designed for schools by the PDI2 team. Popular
workshops include Math and Literacy Connections, Math Notebooking, Math
and Special Education Students, and Science Literacy.
- Common Core Workshops provide
a rich variety of mathematical representations and problem situations
to
help teachers with pedagogical content knowledge required to
successfully teach the Common Core State Standards.
- Middle School STEM Projects are
custom designed partnerships to help middle schools transition to STEM
schools.
- Contact pdi2@clemson.edu
or call 864-250-5564 for
information.
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