Wilde Lake Middle School’s Spring, 2003 Pilot Study

Academic Enrichment Classes

The Habits of Mind Exchange The H.O.M.E. After School AcceleratedLearning Program

Direct Instruction

Socio-Emotional Learning

Accelerated Learning

Computer Assisted Instruction

10 Minute Numeracy Assignments by Objective QuizStar Vocabulary Development Test Factory – Self-assessment by Domain & Objective

Shared Summits Aqua Havens for Education Triple T Production Company

The Power of 1

All Fractions are Division Problems Math is an integrated proven system that can be controlled by the learner.

2003 Pilot Study

The Accelerated Learning Program

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Brenda Thomas, Principal

Participating Grade 7 Teachers

Bob Keddell, Stevie Kolliegbo

Independent Research Consultant

Dr. Robert Kadel, Johns Hopkins University

Data Gathering/Compilation, Bob Keddell, Teacher

Technology Partner, E4 Answers Inc.,

Brian Wessner, President

Software Partner, Tool Factory Inc.

Heather Chirtea, President

Technology Partner, Lazarus Foundation

Don Bard, President

H.O.M.E. Partner, Earth Treks Climbing Center

Chris Warner, President

H.O.M.E. Partner, Artificial Reefs Inc.

Scott Bartkowski, President

H.O.M.E. Partner, National Aquarium in Baltimore

Final Report by Bob Keddell

May, 2003

Howard County Public School System Goals………………………………………....Page 4

Literature Summary…………………………………………………………..……..…Pages 4-5

Classroom Design……………………………………………………………………...Page 6

Introduction………………………………………………………………………….....Page 7

School Fast Facts………………………………………….……………………….…..Page 7

Direct Instruction Resources………………………………………………………..….Page 8

Computer Assisted Instruction Resources………………………………………….….Page 8

Socio-Emotional Learning Components…………………………………………….....Pages 8-9