Evidence: An Essential Tool. Planning for and Gathering Evidence Using the Design-Implementation-Outcomes (DIO) Cycle of Evidence.

摘要

NSF's Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program is recognized as a research and development effort for building capacity and integrating the work of higher education - especially its disciplinary faculty in mathematics, the sciences and engineering - with that of K-12 to strengthen and reform science mathematics education. As with any research and development effort, a focus high quality evidence of effectiveness and efficiency helps to ensure intellectual rigor and impact. To accomplish this, scientifically based evaluation methods for gathering and analyzing evidence must be implemented to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of programs or projects, and to assess the relationship between project implementation and outcomes. Additionally, formative evidence collected along the way should be used to guide ongoing decisions, improve projects and activities, and increase opportunities for successfully attaining project goals.