Award Abstract #0455835
"Strengthening STEM Education Through The Use of Standards-based Assessments for Robotics Competitions" -- A One-day Symposium in the Washington, DC Area, Friday, November 4, 2005

NSF Org:	DRL Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Initial Amendment Date:	August 2, 2005
Latest Amendment Date:	December 20, 2006
Award Number:	0455835
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Robert E. Gibbs DRL Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) EHR Directorate for Education & Human Resources
Start Date:	August 1, 2005
End Date:	June 30, 2007 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$197,500.00
Investigator(s):	Rosanne White rwhite@tsaweb.org (Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	Technology Student Association 1914 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1538
NSF Program(s):	TEACHER PROFESSIONAL CONTINUUM
Program Reference Code(s):	9177, SMET
Program Element Code(s):	7271

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this proposal is to establish standards and rubrics for assessing robotics competitions in the middle and high school grades. Robotics competitions are growing in popularity as a method for infusing science, engineering, and technology in hands-on activities that engage students in design and development. However, curricular materials for this field have not been developed. Through the inclusion of experts and practitioners in robotics and technology, this project will produce a document entitled "Robotics Assessment and Instructional Explanation Report" that will be available to developers and practitioners of this educational tool.

BOOKS/ONE TIME PROCEEDING

2006 Robotics Education Symposium Faculty and Framers, et al.. "Standards-Based Robotics Competition Curriculum Development Framework

", 08/01/2006-06/30/2007, , Steve Barbato,Donald S.,Griffith, Rich Kressly, Travis Lehman, Mark Piotrowski, Andrew Pron, Robin Shoop, National Occupational Competency Testing Institute(NOCTI) 2007, "National Science Education Standards:www.nsta.org
Standards for Technological Literacy:www.iteaconnect.org
States?Career Cluster STEM Standards: www.careerclusters.org
Principle".

Marie Planchard. "Bridging the Gap Between Robotics and STEM-Based Education", 08/01/2006-06/30/2007,  2007, "Robot Magazine, March 2007".

Mark Piotrowski and Rich Kressly. "Communication & Technical Skills with a Social Conscience", 08/01/2006-06/30/2007,  2007, "TEAP (Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania) Journal, Summer 2007".

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