Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science entertainer, and professor at The University of Texas. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist, while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science. Students’ emotional responses, rather than rote memorization of facts, are key to Biberdorf’s dynamic approach to her program, as well as science in general. Her exciting and engaging program leaves audiences with a positive, memorable impression of science—all while diminishing the stigma around women in science. She has appeared on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC Nightly News, The Wendy Williams Show, The Rachael Ray Show, The Nick Cannon Show, and Late Night with Stephen Colbert.
Learning Science takes an open mind, the curiosity to explore, and a great understanding of the world and Science phenomena around us.
For assessment, Summit K12 provides a wide range of assessments during the school year.
Each year, we review the past five years of students’ scores to analyze and create the best plan for each student and each course.
After taking an assessment, students and teachers receive three pillars of support: a personalized learning plan for each student, a whole class personalized learning plan, and opportunities to work on the necessary TEKS for each student alone – and as a class together.
Our assessments include frequent and strategic opportunities to monitor, evaluate, and respond to student progress, focusing on developing appropriate grade-level content and skills.
The Summit K12 2024 STAAR Review Program includes Concept Boosters™ and Vocabulary Boosters™. We also provide interactive video lessons, simulations, e-Books for primary grades, and tutorials for teachers developed to meet the Science TEKS.
For 5th grade, we offer a complete practice exam that matches the State exam regarding several test items along with rigorous questions.
Please click the button below for more information regarding the 5th-grade STAAR offerings.
Join us each week as we talk to Science Thought Leaders across the state of Texas. Hear their stories, listen to their incredible innovations in Science, and be part of the initiative to help make Texas the #1 state for innovation, discovery, and hands-on learning in Science. We look forward to sharing our stories with you.
To visit our K12 Science Podcast, please click the button below.
With our streamlined on-boarding process, teachers and students can begin using our programs quickly. Once our implementation team receives your class rosters, they can have your classes completely set up within 24 hours. Our professional development team is also available year-round for web-based and on-site teacher training.
Summit K12 integrates with Clever, Classlink, Rapid Identity, Enboard, Microsoft Azure, and many other platforms for Single Sign-on (SSO). We support rostering for all platforms.
