In 2013 only 6.5% of the Arab high school students have graduated the advanced five-unit major in mathematics, in comparison to almost 10% of the Jewish students. This percentage reflects an ongoing decline since 2006 in similar proportions to the decline of Jewish students. This decrease was caused due to a growing shortage of adequately […]
Continuous improvement in student performance in mathematics and the sciences is a complex goal which goes far beyond the capacity of any single organization or program. It is influenced by many factors – including student and parent motivation, access to quality teaching, and incentives provided by government and universities. It is clear that the foundation’s […]
In 2012 the Trump Master Teacher Award was successfully launched as a national award recognizing excellent teaching of mathematics and the sciences. The award aims to present teachers as ‘cultural heroes’ and convey to the public a clearer sense of what constitutes effective teaching. Our intention was to recognize, reward and celebrate master teachers of […]
In 2013 the Trump Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Education, Rashi Foundation and Intel Israel, in order to create a cross sectorial coalition around the goal of increasing excellence in Mathematics and Science Education. We asked Sheatufim, a non-profit organization which specializes in such collaborations to study the Collective Impact model that was […]
There is a serious shortage of science and mathematics teachers in Israeli high schools, as a result of the imminent retirement of many teachers. Even in mathematics, an obligatory matriculation subject, many schools are still compelled to employ teachers who are not adequately qualified. Moreover, approximately 40% of the teaching students who apply to train […]
The ultimate measure in Israel to assess student achievement at the end of high school is via the results of the matriculation exams. The matriculation results are a key factor in the admission to higher education as universities use them to decide on who would be accepted to which faculty. Therefore, it is not surprising […]
The Trump Foundation strategy aims to help mathematics and science teachers learn from their practice and improve it so that they are able to better address the needs of their students. Such a collaborative effort rests on the professional capacity of a cadre of highly skilled teachers, mentoring new and struggling teachers, and coaching teachers […]
The number of high school students who major in chemistry has remained steady in recent years, standing at approximately 7,000. Nevertheless, when looking into how these numbers are reflected across the various sectors of Israeli society, one notices a very disproportionate picture. In the Arab community, almost 16% of high school graduates matriculate in chemistry, […]
As growing evidence indicates that the decline in the number of students matriculating in five-unit physics and mathematics is about to reverse, there is a need for determined action to widen the pipeline of potential students for advanced level study in high school. This will require broadening the foundation’s focus to include junior high schools, […]
The city of Jerusalem reports a significant shortage of mathematics and science teachers, which is somewhat reflected in the city’s relatively low academic achievements. On the other hand, Jerusalem is home to the Hebrew University, where scientists study and teach at a very high level, and there is a desire to contribute to and strengthen […]
בשנים האחרונות גובר המחסור במורים למתמטיקה ולפיזיקה בבתי הספר העל-יסודיים, הנובע בעיקר מפרישתם לגמלאות של מורים ותיקים. כתוצאה מכך, בתי ספר רבים מתקשים לשבץ מורים מתאימים או להמשיך ולקיים את מגמות הפיזיקה והמתמטיקה המכינות תלמידים לבחינות הבגרות ברמה של חמש יחידות. לאור זאת הולך וגובר הצורך להכשיר, לשבץ בבתי ספר ולהעניק ליווי מקצועי לדור חדש […]
In recent years, the poor image of teachers and teaching in Israel has started to shift towards a positive trajectory. A public opinion survey commissioned by the foundation in 2012 revealed that the general attitude towards mathematics and science teaching, and towards switching careers to teaching, is becoming more supportive. This changing perception is critical […]
The Trump Foundation’s strategy aims to nurture clinical teaching of mathematics and the sciences, which strives to give a personalized response adapted to each student in a large heterogeneous classroom. We work to instill this practice through learning communities of teachers, led by master teachers, which utilize classroom evidence via video and diagnostic assessments. This […]
A couple of years ago, we embarked on a new initiative, titled: Teacher’s Day, which aims to recognize the importance of teaching and teachers in Israeli society. The Teacher’s Day events started as a small spin off from our online social network community (It’s Time for Education), in an attempt to increase attention and awareness […]
As of 2013 the foundation approved a series of teacher training programs, recruiting and preparing new math and science teachers in Israeli high schools. The programs target career changers and operate a model titled: Teacher Residency Programs, which is characterized by a rigorous selection process and a practical, in-school, training and mentoring. The programs are […]
In 2012 the Trump Master Teacher Award was launched in order to recognize excellent teaching of mathematics and the sciences. The award aims to convey to the public a clearer sense of what constitutes effective teaching. Our intention is to reward and celebrate master teachers of mathematics and the sciences, and introduce them to the […]
In Israel’s Southern District, the number of students studying five-unit mathematics is comparatively low. In 2012, only 967 high school students from the south took the five-unit mathematics matriculation exam, comprising 13% of students matriculating in the district, as opposed to 24% in the Central District and 25% in the Tel Aviv District. This is […]
The performance of high school students in the state religious school system in advanced mathematics and science tracks is lower than of the general society. Even when comparing between similar socio-economic populations, it seems that among the national religious population there is an untapped talent among students who are able to succeed, but various reasons […]
In Israel, there are excellent teachers who fulfill their role tirelessly, believe in the abilities of their students and encourage them to reach their full potential. The talent, knowledge and experience of these excellent teachers is the cornerstone of any attempt to improve the quality of education in Israel. Israel needs these exemplary figures in […]
In June 2014, Intel will hold its International Education Conference for the sciences and technology. This conference takes place every year in a different European country, and this year will take place for the first time in Israel, marking Intel-Israel’s 40th anniversary. 200 guests have been invited from across the world, including Ministers of Education, […]
It is widely acknowledged that the first few years of teaching are the most difficult. New teachers are thrown in at the deep end, and have to adjust to the realities of the school system, classroom management, and professional relationships, often without adequate support or regular guidance from an experienced teacher. It is not surprising; […]