Abstract:

Quantum information science (QIS) undergirds a set of critical technologies that will affect information security, smart phones, computers, and other widely used technology. There is a broad need to develop a "quantum smart" workforce in addition to traditional STEM fields, and this development needs to occur in precollege education. The US National Science Foundation has funded the Quantum for All project to provide professional development opportunities for STEM educators to learn about QIS and how to implement it in the classroom. The teacher professional development is tied to summer camp experience for students during which the teachers can test their delivery of the material with students in the summer camp. This allows the project to assess the effectiveness of the materials and pedagogy to promote student learning, In this paper we will discuss the outcomes for students in the summer camp for the various content areas presented and relate that back to results of research on teachers and their performance in the professional development experience.

Keywords:

Quantum, STEM, Teacher Professional Development, Student STEM learning.