ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

ILLINOIS' INVESTMENT

Annual Report 1992-93

^IMSA LLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, a pioneering educational community, is to transform mathematics and science teaching and learning by developing ethical leaders who know the joy of discovering and forging connections within and among mathematics, science, the arts, and the humanities by means of an exemplary laboratory environment characterized by research, innovative teaching and service. (Draft 5/11/93)

"The need to understand how the universe works is fundamental to human nature. It is also essential for safely managing the human future; but foolishly, we have designed a society based on science and technology in which hardly anyone understands science and technology. This is a clear prescription for disaster.

Our future depends on producing and encouraging highly competent, ethically responsible young scientists, as well as a much greater scientific literacy in the general public.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, Illinois, is dedicated to meeting this challenge...

^ It is a gift from the people of Illinois to the human future."

Dr. Carl Sagan Laboratory for Planetary Studies Cornell University Member, IMSA National Cover photo by DIG-IT Photographs AuVlSOry DOarCl FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD PRESIDENT

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

Dear IMSA Shareholders, As you read this report—the seventh annual report of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy—we hope you will share our pride in the continuing growth and development of Academy programs and services, for much of this growth and development was made possible by your outstanding commitment and support. The 1992-93 year introduced a new chapter in Academy history, one characterized by expanded partnership initiatives with schools, teachers and students throughout Illinois. As a laboratory for the advancement of teaching and learning in mathematics and science, the Academy embraced an even bolder mission in 1992-93—one of transformation. Transforming teaching and learning in mathematics and science is a much stronger commitment than simply reforming teaching and learning in mathematics and science. The State of Illinois and others have invested significantly in the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, and we accept and welcome the responsibility for leadership and service. As we move forward in designing, testing and disseminating innovative products and services for our customers—the Illinois educational community—we are mindful of the fact that our best work is done in collaboration with others throughout our state and nation, all of whom we thank for informing and enhancing our work. The 1992-93 year was a remarkable one in many ways—expanded external partnership initiatives, record support from the private sector, outstanding achievements by our students and staff, and promising initiatives in integrative teaching and learning are just a few examples. In great appreciation for your investment in the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, and on behalf of the Academy's board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni, it is our privilege to share with you the Academy's 1992-93 annual report. Sincerely,

fiAj, Ay^ Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D. ) James D. Pearson Executive Director President, Board of Trustees HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL EVENTS

1992-93 AT A GLANCE

Fall Winter

One of the most celebrated physicists of this century, • ABC-TV's Good Morning America and BBC-TVs Dr. Edward Teller (photo, page 3), visited IMSA for two The Money Programme visited IMSA for their reports on weeks, lecturing to students, staff and hundreds of the life and work of IMSA Trustee Dr. Leon Lederman guests from throughout Illinois. He also gave the second and the U.S. economy. The ABC crew filmed Lederman annual James R. Thompson Leadership Lecture entitled guest lecturing in IMSA's topics in modern physics class "Science From a Political and Historical Point of View." and the BBC filmed IMSA's telecommunications The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced classroom to show how technology is changing education. that 71 members of IMSA's Class of 1993 (33%) qualified • The Harris Family Foundation of Northbrook awarded as semifinalists in its annual competition. IMSA a $750,000 challenge grant to support the Center The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, in articles that for Problem-Based Learning. The grant was the largest in helped focus state and national attention on the the IMSA Fund's history. Academy, reported that members of IMSA's Class of • IMSA hosted the fifth annual conference of the Midwest 1992 led the nation with an average score of 30.9 on the Consortium of Suburban and Independent Schools; American College Testing (ACT) exam. educators and administrators from Illinois, Ohio, IMSA hosted the fifth annual student conference of the Michigan and Minnesota attended. National Consortium for • IMSA unveiled its new Specialized Secondary Schools integrative learning system (ILS) of Mathematics, Science and at the 48th annual conference of Technology (NCSSSMST). A the Association for Supervision total of 200 students from 30 and Curriculum Development consortium schools attended (ASCD). The ILS provides the the conference. framework for curriculum development for IMSA's school and external programs (photo on left)

Dr. Michael Palmisano, director of research and design, responds to questions about IMSA's innovative curriculum development system at the national ASCD conference. Spring Summer

• IMSA senior Elizabeth Pine won first place and a • IMSA proudly graduated its fifth senior class, the Class $40,000 scholarship in the 52nd Westinghouse Science of 1993. IMSA Trustee and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Talent Search Dr. Leon Lederman, director emeritus of Fermi National Competition. Accelerator Laboratory, gave the commencement • Eight students were address. among 150 nationally • 180 Illinois students in grades 7-10 attended the who qualified to take Academy's Summer 'AD' Ventures in Mathematics, Science the USA and Technology program. Activities focused on societal Mathematical issues such as environmental concerns, food production Olympiad (USAMO). and waste management. IMSA had the second • IMSA held its annual Leadership Conference for Illinois highest number of educators, and the Center for Problem-Based Learning qualifying students sponsored the Neison and Bette Harris Institute to train behind Thomas Guest lecturer Dr. Edward Teller teachers from Illinois and several other states in the art Jefferson High School and practice of problem-based learning. of Science and Technology (VA.) which has a much • CNN's Science and Technology News broadcast a special larger student body. feature on IMSA's innovative approach to science • A team of 15 students captured first place in the 1993 education. Illinois Science Olympiad state championship, and a team of 27 students won the 1993 Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Math Contest. • Twelve students presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research at the University of Utah. For the second year, IMSA was the only high school invited to participate. • IMSA held the second annual Richard L. Horwitz Lecture on Ethics, named in memory of the Academy's first legal counsel. Dr. Richard Garwin, an IBM fellow at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center in New York, was guest speaker.

Principal John D. Court congratulates Class of '93 graduate Brian S. Clay of Chicago. SERVICE TO L L I N O I S

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES

As a research and development laboratory for Illinois Center for Problem-Based Learning. The CPBL education, and in keeping with the Academy's commitment to presented a workshop for 48 educators at an Illinois State serve schools, teachers and students throughout the state in a Board of Education development institute for middle variety of ways, IMSA increased its external program initiatives schools and sponsored a conference on problem-based in 1992-93. Among the highlights: learning for 114 educators from Illinois and other states. Minority Student Programs. IMSA continued to IMPACT II: Teacher-to-Teacher Network to sponsor school-year and summer enrichment programs for Enhance Mathematics and Science Education in Illinois. black, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students Another 248 Illinois teachers joined the IMSA-administered in grades 7-9. IMSA Challenge served 62 students in IMPACT II network as recipients of teaching grants Chicago; IMSA Sloan Challenge served 69 students in East St. enabling them to share innovative classroom ideas. Nearly Louis and Joliet; and the Early Involvement Program served 800 Illinois teachers belong to the network. 37 students in Chicago. Summer 'AD'Ventures in Mathematics, Science and Junior Scholars. A total of 71 Illinois seventh and Technology. IMSA welcomed 180 Illinois students, grades eighth graders and 131 of their parents attended a retreat at 7-10, to Summer 'AD'Ventures, held at IMSA and Eastern IMSA, participating in science and social science activities. Illinois University (photo below). IMSA also held the first Junior Scholars were nominated by the Educational Service Summer AD' Ventures Teacher's Workshop for Illinois educators. Centers based on their outstanding performance on the District Learning Leadership Teams. IMSA and SAT exam. Motorola University expanded Dr. Edward Teller's their work with 30 Illinois Lectures. Illinois teachers in school district teams and IMSA's IMPACT II and Summer Northeastern Illinois 'AD'Ventures programs, and other University in a systemic change educators representing the Illinois initiative to transform their Science Teachers Association and mathematics and science Educational Service Centers, were programs. The participating invited to lectures presented by teams serve more than 500,000 Dr. Edward Teller. The lectures students. also were open to the public. IMSA Math Journal. IMSA mathematics teachers produced the first IMSA Math Journal, distributed to 958 secondary schools throughout Illinois. The journal can be An Illinois student in IMSA's duplicated for use both in and J Summer 'AD' Ventures in outside the classroom. • Mathematics, Science and Technology program examines a specimen. Teacher Pre-Service. Through the Eisenhower grant Teacher Recognition Day. IMSA sophomores program, IMSA trained 30 urban/minority teachers in honored approximately 100 Illinois teachers with the sixth innovative mathematics and science teaching techniques for annual "IMSA Award of Excellence," recognizing their use in urban school settings. special contributions to supporting students' academic, Bensenville America 2000. IMSA helped design social and personal growth. teacher training modules and facilitate implementation of Foreign Language Immersion Days. IMSA hosted innovative learning techniques in the Bensenville school three foreign language immersion days in French, district, which received one of German and Spanish for 270 11 grants nationwide as part of students from throughout the New American School northern Illinois. Development Corporation. Professional TIC Broadcast of Classes. Contributions of IMSA Staff. In partnership with Ameritech, IMSA faculty and staff gave the Telecommunications numerous presentations and Instructional Consortium workshops at teacher institute classroom at IMSA days and professional demonstrated distance-learning conferences throughout Illinois using the nationwide Super and the nation. Schools exhibit and various Classroom Observations. community forums. The TIC Many educators from through­ classroom also was used in the out Illinois visited IMSA's Ameritech Super Schools campus to observe classes and demonstration in Chicago as a talk with IMSA faculty about model site. new ways of teaching and National Diffusion learning in mathematics, science Network. IMSA hosted three and other areas. NDN training programs for 55 mathematics and science Junior high students in IMSA's Challenge programs for teachers in grades K-12. minority students test their problem-solving abilities. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

INTEGRATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

In 1992-93, IMSA unveiled its integrative learning system (ILS) at the 48th annual conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) in Washington, D.C. The ILS provides the framework for curriculum development for IMSA's school program and external programs such as Summer 'AD'Ventures. To pilot use of the ILS, core courses such as sophomore physics, chemistry, English and mathematical investigations were revised in 1992-93. Other academic program highlights included:

Instructional Program An IMSA student edits his video project in the Toyota Video Production Laboratory. Organic Chemistry. Laboratory instrumentation anchored learning in junior/senior-level organic chemistry courses. Students used Mathematical Investigations III. This course was r state-of-the-art equipment donated by the Amoco introduced as a continuation of Mathematical Investigations I Foundation to study nuclear magnetic resonance, gas and II which began in 1991-92. The three-semester sequence chromatography and infrared spectroscopy. integrates topics from all areas of pre-calculus mathematics Earth Systems Science. This new junior/senior-level and emphasizes both written and oral forms of course integrates computer modeling and earth science. communication. Students used concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology to Junior English/World Studies. Restructured to explore the connections between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, integrate history and English, this course combines the biosphere and atmosphere. Among the topics studied were study of comparative literature with the study of the greenhouse effect, deforestation and atmospheric intellectual history. circulation. Student Research Facets of Thermodynamics. This junior/senior-level Mentorship Program. A total of 121 students worked course, an introduction to the analysis, design and with scientists and researchers in 38 corporate, scientific and construction of thermodynamic machines, was revised to government laboratories in the Chicagoland area. IMSA focus more on discovery-based experiments and less on students conducted research in mechanical and chemical theory. Students analyzed the behavior of the hot air balloon engineering, neonatology, oncology, sports physiology, and refrigerator systems using both thermodynamic and public policy and historical archaeology. hydrodynamic concepts. National Recognition. For the second year, students Video Production/ Instructional Technology. The presented their research at the National Conference on Toyota Video Production Lab enabled students, faculty and Undergraduate Research; IMSA again was the only high staff to produce documentaries, videotapes of IMSA athletic school invited to participate. events, a videotape series of the Dr. Edward Teller lectures, In addition, one student won the Westinghouse Science and demonstration videotapes for statewide distribution of Talent Search Competition and the Museum of Science and IMSA's social science computer lab and problem-based Industry's Outstanding Young Scientist Award for her research learning. using DNA sequencing technologies to study relationships Fiber Optics. To enable IMSA to share programs with between different types of mushrooms. other schools in the future, Illinois Bell donated fiber-optics Her mentorship site was the Field Museum of Natural cable for the telecommunications classroom, lecture hall and History in Chicago. auditorium. IMSA was featured as a prototype site in the Presentations on IMSA's mentorship program were Ameritech SuperSchool demonstration at the Illinois State given at the Amoco Trade Show of Professionals, the Council on Business and Education Partnerships Conference. annual conference of the Association for Supervision and Library Resources. The number of volumes, videos and Curriculum Development, and a meeting of a scientific disks in collection grew to more than 35,000. Staff also began a research society at Northern Illinois University, to name collection of videos, photographs and posters of images of a few. important historical and contemporary people, conducted Presentation Day. One hundred students presented training sessions on various computer programs, and taught their research at the fifth annual IMSA Research Presentation integrated research skills in sophomore chemistry. Day, coordinated by IMSA's resident scientist. This year, Customized Transcript. The Columbia School System more than half of the presenters were female, a 10% increase Transcript project was completed in 1992-93. The new system over the previous year. produces a customized transcript, reflecting the unique Program Support educational experience of IMSA students.

Grainger Inventors' Workshop. New in 1992-93 was the Grainger Inventors' Workshop, open to students 20 hours a week. The workshop enabled students to "tinker" and build equipment needed for their research. Tools included a drill press, solder iron, work benches with vise attachments, drafting tables, a milling machine and an electronics work bench.

Students in IMSA's data analysis class explore patterns to discover mathematical relationships and connections. STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT

DIVERSE STUDENT BODY

Once again, IMSA recruitment initiatives helped ensure the Convenient SAT Testing. To make testing convenient enrollment of a diverse student body. Most notably, IMSA realized for students and their families, IMSA administered the SAT significant gains in the enrollment of underrepresented minorities inat 35 sites throughout Illinois. 1992-93. Black and Hispanic enrollment for new sophomores (Class Media Interviews. Counselors were interviewed by a of 1995) nearly doubled to 17%. Recruitment initiatives included: number of Illinois newspapers for articles about the Academy and its admissions program. VIP Days. IMSA held two Visitor Information Program Special Group Contacts. The admissions office Days for prospective students and their parents to visit the expanded their recruitment efforts by sending informational campus, learn about the academic and residential programs, packets and videos to specially selected groups including and talk with current students and parents. Approximately coaches of JETS Engineering high school teams and the Boys 1,500 guests attended. and Girls Clubs of Chicago. Informational Meetings. Admissions counselors held Chicago Science Fair. An admissions counselor 50 informational meetings throughout the state. attended the District 10 Science Fair where he met with Chicago Articulation Programs. Admissions award-winning students from 45 elementary schools. counselors attended several high school articulation programs Project School Visit. More than 100 seventh graders and in Chicago, designed for educators, parents and others to 15 teachers from Chicago visited IMSA to learn more about the learn more about educational options for gifted students. program and to participate in hands-on science activities.

1992-93 Student Demographics

Class of 1993 Class of 1994 Class of 1995

Gender Female Male Female Male Female Male 47% 53% 44% 56% 43% 57% IS

4% 4% 4% 5% Hispanic • /African American Hispanic * Hispanic \ / African American /African American 55% 54% White\ WhiteX. Ethnicity 2M' r - Asian 27% American Asian American Z% Asian American Other ,3% Other

40% 60% %i 42% 58% Other areas Chicago & Other areas Chicago & Other areas Chicago & Geographic of Illinois Suburbs of Illinois Suburbs of Illinois Suburbs n Patrick Keenan of McHenry was one of three students who combined to give IMSA the highest team score in the nation on the American High School Math Exam.

Elizabeth Pine of Chicago captured first place in the 1993 Westinghouse Science Talent Search competition. Noah Rosenberg of Chicago placed first in oral competition in this I year's North Suburban Joseph Arias Math League. of West Brooklyn and Rachel Burrell of Rockford presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Salt Lake City.

Michael Hsu of Olympia Fields was appointed Concert Master of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Kurt Gimbel Hsu plays the violin. of Sparland captained IMSA's first place-winning team in the National 1993 SuperQuest supercomputing competition.

Kani Ilangovan ofPalos Heights participated in ARTS Week '93 in Miami where she Joy Peters won a writing award from of Decatur was crowned Jenny Deller the National Foundation for Miss Illinois American of Carbondale won a 1993 Advancement in the Arts. Coed and also won the Younger Scholars Award from pageant's academic the National Endowment for achievement award. the Humanities for her project on American and British women in post-World War II. RESIDENTIAL LIFE / STUDENT SERVICES

RECREATIONAL & SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Social / Recreational Programs Champion Gymnasts in Rosemont, and the 1993 Illinois High School Theatre Festival. On-Campus Activities. Resident counselors Interscholastic Athletics. Approximately 63% of the coordinated numerous activities for their students in 1992-93 including cookouts, bowling outings, dances, movie parties, student body participated in one or more of 18 interscholastic hall decorating and intramural contests. In addition, sports, while 68% participated in one or more of weekend flicks in the Student Union were popular 49 cocurricular activities. attractions, as was the Parents' Council "Festival of Cookies." Fitness Center. The Parents' Council donated a rowing Of f-Campus Activities. Students enjoyed trips to machine, two stair climbers and a cross country ski machine Water Tower Place shopping mall in Chicago, Starved Rock in 1992-93. The equipment supported the sophomore State Park and Great America Theme Park. In addition, wellness curriculum and interscholastic athletics. students attended the Nutcracker, Miss Saigon, Shear Madness Campus and Community Service. Students fulfilled and CATS in Chicago, the 1992 Tour of Olympic and World weekly on-campus work service obligations by administering the campuswide recycling program, giving tours, cleaning the building, developing computer programs and tutoring other students. In addition, students completed their community service graduation requirements by volunteering 17,000+ hours throughout Illinois at such sites as the North Chicago VA Clinic, Brookfield Zoo, and Bradley University's Institute for Gifted and Talented Youth. Support Programs

Strategies for Success Center. A number of students met with the study skills specialist to strengthen their skills in test preparation, memorization and note-taking. In addition, a peer tutor program, based in the SSC, was piloted. Mini-Snowball Retreat. During a Mini-Snowball retreat entitled "The Power of Choice," 80 students and 20 staff members explored topics such as leadership skills, responsible decision-making, stress mangement and cultural diversity. Guest speakers also presented lectures on self- esteem, AIDS, and setting and attaining personal goals.

An IMSA student takes aim during a game of pool in the Parents Council-supported Student Union. Network of Racial Minority Professionals. Recommended in IMSA's strategic plan, this staff network was formed to help support students in general and minority students in particular through various cultural awareness activities. Peer Multicultural Educators. This program, modeled after programs at the University of Rochester and Syracuse University, enabled students to explore multiculturalism through personal growth experiences. Issues discussed included oppression, prejudice reduction, racism, sexism and classism. EXCELL. Forty-five students participated in IMSA EXCELL, a program designed to enhance individual self- esteem, confidence, and cultural identity through academic, social and emotional learning. Activities included the performance "Appreciating Culture through Dance and Music" and a campus celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday. Natural Helpers. Thirty-four students and five staff members participated in the Natural Helpers training program. This early intervention/peer counseling program identified students and staff who others most often turned to for help with personal problems, then provided training for these "natural helpers." Co-Curricular Sign Language Organization. Students and staff learned to sign and enjoyed presentations by guest Students take a break from their studies and enjoy some well-deserved R & R. speakers from the deaf community. Sophomore Seminar. All sophomore students participated in a new program developed by the social sessions, visitation days and college fairs to help students workers. Small group seminars addressed many issues facing plan their college and career paths. College admission incoming sophomores, including homesickness and dating. decisions for the Class of 1993 were outstanding, and College Counseling/Career Development. members of IMSA's fifth graduating class received numerous CC/CD counselors sponsored individual counseling scholarship and grant awards. EXAMPLES OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

COCURRICULAR EXCELLENCE

Mathematics Illinois Science Olympiad Harvard Model Congress American Association of Teachers of 1st place in state, team; 1st place in Slavic East European Languages ICTM State Math Contest Three outstanding achievement state, five individual awards awards Three 1st place awards, Russian 1st place, team Two 3rd place awards, Russian National Science Olympiad National Endowment for the North Suburban Math League 5th place in nation, team; 2nd place in Humanities Mazda National Scholarship 1st place, team nation, team (qualitative analysis); One student received 1993 Younger One student awarded scholarship for 3rd place in nation, individual Scholars award 8-week study in Japan American High School Math Exam (designer genes); 4th place in nation, Highest team score in nation team (sounds of music); 4th place in United States Senate Youth Program Music nation, team (circuit lab) One student selected as Illinois Illinois Music Educators Association International Mathematical Olympiad delegate One student chosen to compete on National Conference on 16 All-State awards U.S. team; received silver medal Undergraduate Research Congressional Youth Leadership Illinois High School Association Twelve students invited to present Council United States Mathematical Olympiad State Solo and Ensemble Contest research papers (IMSA was the only One student selected to attend 120 superior ratings Eight students qualified to take the high school invited to participate) National Young Leaders Conference exam; two students qualified to train 28 excellent ratings 8 perfect scores for the team 1993 U.S. Physics Team Chicago Area Women's History Four students qualifed to take Conference USA Mathematical Talent Search Illinois High School Association semifinal exam Four students presented their State Music Contest Three grand prize winners award-winning history project One prize winner Social Science 1st place, chamber choir English American Computer Science League Future Problem Solving Bowl Art 1st place in nation, senior team; 2nd in state, individual (written); Ayn Rand Foundation National Waubonsee Community College 6th place in nation, intermediate team; 2nd in state, team (oral); Essay Contest High School Art Show 1st place in state, intermediate and 3rd in state, team (oral) 3rd place, individual 2nd place, ceramics, sculpture, senior teams National History Day National Talent Search jewelry and fabric category Science One student received overall award Finalist Aurora Public Arts Commission for Outstanding Illinois Entry Westinghouse Science Talent Search National Council of Teachers of English 1st place overall 1st place in nation Illinois History Expo Literary Magazine Competition 1st place, black & white category Four projects advanced to national Outstanding award, team SuperQuest competition Interdisciplinary 1st place in nation Foreign Language 1993 All-USA High School National French Exam Academic Team Museum of Science and Industry's One student named to first team 1992 Outstanding Young Scientist 1st place award Award National German Exam Knowledge Master Open 14 certificate of merit awards 1st place in state; 10th place in nation American Association of Teachers of Scholastic Bowl German Trip Winner 2nd place in state Two students received summer study trip to Germany Academic Decathlon 3rd place in state Goethe Institute and German 12 individual medals Consulate Awards Four recipients of Outstanding Interscholastic Athletics German Student Award IHSA Competition 2nd place in sectionals (girls long National Latin Exam jump); 3rd place in sectionals 11 medals (1 perfect score) (boys tennis) 23 certificate of merit awards The Beacon-News (media) Japanese Language Speech Contest Four All-Area awards (boys 2nd place award basketball, girls basketball, boys baseball, girls Softball)

Senior Elizabeth Pine of Chicago, winner of the 1993 Westinghouse Science Talent Search competition.

Westinghouse Science Talent Search EXAMPLES OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

TESTING HIGHLIGHTS

Achievement Test (AT) Scores Class of 1993 Total IMS^L IMSA Illinois National Scores Mean Mean Mean Reported English mmmm Composition 109 627 567 523 American College Testing (ACT) Scores Comp w/ Essay 55 609 NA* NA* Class of 1993 Literature 17 652 576 525 Female Male IMSA Illinois National Mathematics N=87 N=105 Mean Mean Mean Level I 15 630 590 554 English (1-36) Level II 131 740 704 663 Mean 29.0 28.8 28.9 20.5 20.3 Sciences Mathematics (1-36) Biology 52 650 598 558 Mean 31.4 Chemistry 28 652 614 582 29.9 30.7 20.6 20.1 Physics 50 696 636 604 Reading (1-36) History Mean 31.5 31.8 31.7 21.4 21.2 American 3 627 586 539 Science Reasoning (1-36) Languages Mean 29.3 31.9 30.7 21.1 20.8 French 4 580 562 550 Composite Spanish 6 548 565 556 Mean 30.1 31.1 30.6 21.0 20.7

Preliminary Scholastic Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Scores Aptitude Test (PSAT) Scores Class of 1993 Class of 1994 Class of 1993 Female (N= 103) Male N=(113) Total (N==216 ) Verbal Math Verbal Math Verbal Math Verbal Math Mean Mean Female (N=91) 55.7 66.1 IMSA Mean 605 686 629 740 620 730 Male(N=119) 60.0 72.0 IL Col Bound Sr. Mean 470 517 480 565 475 541 IMSA (N=210) 58.1 69.4 All Col Bound Sr. Mean 420 457 428 502 424 478 Illinois Mean 40.2 45.8 National Mean 40.4 45.6

Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Scores for IMSA Students Class of 1993 NA*- Not Available

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5 10 2 0 16 0 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 4 41 1 15 16 1 2 1 123 29.85% 4 25 9 1 7 4 2 15 3 0 0 1 1 2 24 1 10 15 0 0 0 120 29.13% 3 17 16 1 15 2 0 9 3 3 1 0 1 6 29 6 6 4 0 5 0 124 30.10% 2 7 4 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 10 0 2 0 0 5 1 35 8.49% 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 2.43% Total 59 32 2 40 7 8 34 7 6 1 1 2 13 108 8 33 35 1 13 2 0 IMSA Mean 3.64 3.22 3.50 3.88 3.26 3.88 3.86 3.71 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.50 3.69 3.81 3.38 4.15 4.34 5.00 2.77 3.50 412 National Mean 2.99 2.87 2.45 3.09 3.03 3.08 2.85 3.03 2.92 3.16 2.92 2.99 3.12 3.49 2.86 3.27 3.41 3.14 3.52 2.78 STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMITMENT

IMSA PROGRAM SUPPORT

To support and expand the Academy's innovative on-campus and statewide programs, the Illinois General Assembly appropriated an operating budget of $11.5 million in 1992-93. Expenditures, allocated according to the state comptroller's guidelines, included: .2% Operation of Automobiles .9% Medicare 1.0% Travel 1.2% Electronic Data Processing 2.0% Telecommunications 3.2% Retirement 2.7% Equipment r- 4.0% Commodities

In addition, the Academy was awarded two State of IMSA parents paid a $725 fee in 1992-93 to offset Illinois scientific literacy grants of $284,217 for IMPACT II some of the costs of cocurricular programs and residential and $300,000 for District Learning Leadership Teams. These services. grants supported statewide initiatives to transform teaching The most significant capital projects in 1992-93 were and learning in mathematics, science and technology. the acoustical project and the beginning of laboratory and office renovation projects. PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT

IMSA FUND

1992-93 was a record year for the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education. For the first time, private sector support exceeded $1 million in a given fiscal year. In addition to supporting programs for IMSA students and staff, donor contributions enabled IMSA to serve thousands of Illinois teachers and students. Among the Fund highlights in 1992-93:

• Largest grant in IMSA's history, $750,000, from The Harris Family Foundation to support the Center for Problem-Based Learning • Gifts of $118,170 from the PMSA Fund directors (100% board participation)

• Parent contributions of $38,109 IMSA physics teacher Patrick LaMaster (left) and • A $75,000 grant from the Caterpillar Foundation to Rep. Brent Hassert ofLemont discuss IMSA programs at a establish a faculty excellence fund at IMSA Fund-sponsored reception in Springfield for legislators and other government officials. • Approximately $56,000 in computer software from Novell, Inc., to upgrade networking capabilities at IMSA • Fiber optics cable valued at $25,000 from Illinois Bell to increase IMSA's capacity for broadcasting classes, "A child is a person who is going to carry on lectures and special events what you have started. He is going to sit • Mini-grants totaling $7,000 for employees to implement where you are sitting, and when you are creative ideas that support IMSA's mission gone, attend to those things which you • Dedication of the Grainger Inventors' Workshop think are important. You may adopt all the • Second annual lames R. Thompson Leadership Lecture: policies you please, but how they are carried Dr. Edward Teller out depends on him. He will assume control • Second annual Richard L. Horwitz Lecture on Ethics: of your cities, states and nations. He is Dr. Richard Garwin going to move in and take over your • Enrichment programs for black, Hispanic and churches, schools, universities and economically disadvantaged students in Chicago, corporations...the fate of humanity is East St. Louis and loliet in his hands." • Corporate support of IMPACT II mini-grants for Illinois teachers in their service areas • Reception in Springfield for legislators and other Abraham Lincoln government officials A list of 1992-93 donors to the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education is published in the IMSA Fund's annual report. To receive a copy, contact the office of institutional advancement at (708) 907-5040. IMSA IN THE NEWS

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

As the Academy's innovative programs continued to develop, so did its reputation as a leader in tranforming mathematics and science education. Examples of national and international recognition in 1992-93 included:

• The September issue of Physicians Lifestyle Magazine, a national publication for doctors, featured IMSA's mentorship program and problem-based Science, Society and the Future course in an article on innovative teaching in science education. • In December, the British Broadcasting Corporation's The Money Programme visited IMSA and several businesses in Aurora for a documentary on the U.S. economy and ways in which the public and private sectors are working together to enhance education. The 1993 program showcased IMSA's telecommunications classroom. • In January, ABC-TV's Good Morning America visited the campus as part of a human interest story on the life and work of Dr. Leon Lederman, vice-president of IMSA's board of trustees. The report featured Lederman guest- lecturing in a physics class. • The Tanuary issue of the national publication Teacher Magazine included a major article on IMSA and the Center "At the Illinois Math and Science Academy, for Problem-Based Learning. IMSA for short, they're teaching students a • The May issue of Curriculum Review, a national education new way of learning.. .problem-solving not journal, featured IMSA's practice of not ranking students memorization...they learn that a big part of academically. science is not knowing what's going to • A special report in The Wall Street fournal, May 24, happen...gone is the notion that the teacher featured IMSA Executive Director Dr. Stephanie Pace is the only enlightened one...when students Marshall and several other national and international learn to use their intuition and imagination, experts in an article on "nurturing genius in children." the lesson will last a lifetime." • The April issue of Educational Leadership, the national journal for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, featured IMSA's work in CNN Science and Technology News problem-based learning. July 1993 • CNN Science and Technology News, headquartered in Atlanta, visited IMSA in May to film a story on innovative science education. It aired nationwide in July. 19 9 2 19 9 3

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President G. Carl Ball Cary Israel Jesus Manuel Sosa James D. Pearson Chairman of the Board Executive Director Interdepartmental Manager President George J. Ball, Inc. Illinois Community Department of Language Aurora Industries Dr. Larry Braskamp College Board and Cultural Education Dean Gary D. Jewel Chicago Public Schools College of Education Superintendent of Schools Marvin Strunk Vice President University of Illinois Aurora West School Retired President and Dr. Leon Lederman at Chicago District #129 Chief Executive Officer Nobel Laureate Fred Conforti Robert Leininger Madison Bank & Director Emeritus Trust Company Fermi National Accelerator President State Superintendent Laboratory BRK Electronics State Board of Education Dr. Richard Wagner Forest Etheredge John McEachern Jr. Executive Director Retired State Senator President State Board of Higher Instructor, Aurora University Wayne Circuits Incorporated Education Trustees Dr. Benjamin Williams John Baird Sheila Griffin Dr. David Mintzer Director of Business Professor of Mechanical Principal Teacher of Physics Assessment Engineering, Physics and Percy Julian Junior Quincy High School Motorola Incorporated Astronomy High School, Oak Park Northwestern University

IMSA FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President *Roger E. Anderson Clifford L. Greenwalt James D. Pearson Retired Chairman and Chief President and Chief President James R. Thompson Executive Officer Aurora Industries Chairman Executive Officer Continental Bank of Chicago Central Illinois Public James T. Schaefer Winston & Strawn Service Company G. Carl Ball Real Estate Consultant Chairman of the Board Leon Jackson Susan S. Schanlaber Executive Vice President George J. Ball, Inc. President Chairman of the Board Donald E. Nordlund Marjorie Craig Benton Multi-Fac Corporation and President Retired Chairman and Chief President John E. Jones Aurora National Bank Executive Officer Chapin Hall Center Chairman of the Board Harry C. Stonecipher Staley Continental, Inc. for Children President and Chairman, President and University of Chicago Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer CBI Industries Vice President Michael J. Birck Sundstrand Corporation President Dr. Leon M. Lederman, Richard Wellek D. Chet McKee Tellabs, Inc. Nobel Laureate President and Chief President and Chief Richard H. Brown Director Emeritus Executive Officer Executive Officer Vice Chairman Fermi National Accelerator Varlen Corporation Copley Memorial Hospital Laboratory Ameritech Corporation William J. White Willard Bunn III Steven H. Lesnik President, Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer Chairman and Chief Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Kemper Lesnik Organization PaulJ.OHollaren Executive Officer Bell and Howell Company Director General Banc One Illinois Corporation Gordon R. Lohman 'Honorary Members Moose International Dr. Floyd English President and Chief President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Officer Amsted Industries, Inc. Director of Institutional Directors Andrew Corporation Ronald L. Nicol Advancement Vice President *Linda Anderson Ted Parge Civic Leader The Boston Consulting Group

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Theodore H. Ansbacher Dr. Tom Everhart Dr. Stanley O. Ikenberry Dr. George Roeder New York Hall of Science California Institute of University of Illinois School of the Art Institute Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Technology Dr. Jack Kahn Archdiocese of Chicago Dr. Roger Gilmore Museum of Science Dr. Carl Sagan Cornell University Guion Bluford School of the Art Institute and Industry Sir George Solti Johnson Space Center Dr. Marvin Goldberger Nina Klarich University of California- City of Chicago Chicago Symphony Orchestra Dr. James Cronin San Diego Dr. Walter Massey Dr. Arnold Weber University of Chicago Dr. Mary Good Dr. John Deutch University of California Northwestern University Massachusetts Institute of Signal UOP Research Dr. Frank Press Dr. Harry Woolf Technology Dr. Hanna Holborn Gray Carnegie Institution Institute for Advanced Studies University of Chicago Robert Pritzker Marmon Group r^lMSA

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