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Science Alignment & Testing. Teaching & Learning January 15, 2010 Cari Jo Kiffmeyer. Organization of the Standards. Organization of the Standards. Organization of the Standards. Organization of the Standards. 2004 vs. 2009 Benchmarks K - 5. Number of Benchmarks.
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Science Alignment & Testing Teaching & Learning January 15, 2010 Cari Jo Kiffmeyer
2004 vs. 2009 Benchmarks K - 5 Number of Benchmarks Graphic from MDE – John Olson
2004 vs. 2009 Benchmarks Middle School 6-8 Number of Benchmarks Graphic from MDE – John Olson
2004 vs 2009 BenchmarksHigh School - Biology Number of Benchmarks Graphic from MDE – John Olson
Biggest Change - No Banding • Why grade specific standards? • What considerations should be made?
Notable Differences K - 5 K-2 • No extinction • Grade 1 – animals only • Grade 2 – plants only Grades 3-4 - No Solar System (old standards) - Changed to Sun, Moon & Stars • No weather/clouds (old standards) Grade 5 - Weakest alignment (w/ FOSS)
Notable Differences 6-8 Grade 6 • No static Electricity • Addition of Waves and Sound Grade 7 • Addition of Physical Science (Matter) Grade 8 • Addition of Physical Science (6 benchmarks, 2 standards)
Changes for Wayzata • Moving kits from grades 1 to 2, 3 to 4 New Plants – Insects, Earth Materials • Addition of 2 new kits: Matter and Energy – grade 4 Sun Moon and Stars – grade 3 • Kits moved to “Optional” Ideas and Inventions Human Body
Engineering Standards • What is difference between engineering and scientific method/process skills? • How do we teach the engineering standards? • How does FOSS handle engineering?
Engineering Standards - FOSS • Implicit in some units • Will require classroom teachers to identify and then supplement to teach • No specific direction for teachers in teacher guide • Not supplemented well in science stories A Suggestion Develop something more than what is currently in FOSS either with • Clearly identified supplemental material • Incorporate parts of all of EIE –Engineeering is Elem curriculum for grade
What is engineering? Science: • A body of knowledge • Seeks to describe and understand the natural world and its physical properties • Scientific knowledge can be used to make predictions • Science uses a process--the scientific method--to generate knowledge Engineering: • Design under constraint • Seeks solutions for societal problems and needs • Aims to produce the best solution given resources and constraints • Engineering uses a process--the engineering design process--to produce solutions and technologies Technology: • The body of knowledge, processes, and artifacts that result from engineering • Almost everything made by humans to solve a need is a technology • Examples of technology include pencils, shoes, cell phones, and processes to treat water http://www.mos.org/eie/
Engineering Design Process ASK • What is the problem? • What have others done? • What are the constraints? IMAGINE • What are some solutions? • Brainstorm ideas. • Choose the best one. PLAN • Draw a diagram. • Make lists of materials you will need. CREATE • Follow your plan and create it. • Test it out! IMPROVE • Talk about what works, what doesn't, and what could work better. • Modify your design to make it better. • Test it out! http://www.mos.org/eie/
Comparison of typical processes Observation and form a question Hypothesis & procedure Conduct an experiment Refine hypothesis and experiment again Form a conclusion and communicate it Result: Facts & theories Define the problem and the resources available Develop a design Test the design Modify the design and test again Analyze the design and use or market it Result: Products & processes Science Inquiry Engineering Design from MDE – John Olson
FOSS Correlation • Foss Correlation • FOSS Recommended Alignment Files available at http://www.grantsandresearchhelp.us/trends.asp under 2009-2010 Science: Science Alignment and Testing
Sample Alignment • Wayzata’s Alignment • FOSS Correlation to that alignment • Sample Unit Document Files available at http://www.grantsandresearchhelp.us/trends.asp under 2009-2010 Science: Science Alignment and Testing
Key to Success • Science Notebooks Training available through FOSS
EIE Engineering is Elementary http://www.mos.org/eie/
How to use EIE… • In conjunction with FOSS. EIE coorelation File available at http://www.grantsandresearchhelp.us/trends.asp under 2009-2010 Science: Science Alignment and Testing
MCA III Science Testing Teaching & Learning January 15, 2010 Cari Jo Kiffmeyer
MCA III Science • No release of item type information thoughts that there will be short constructed response that is computer scored • Cognitive Level Changes/Comparison • Operational Form Comparisons
Cognitive Level Comparison MCA III MCA II
MCA III Based on Norman Well’s Depth of Knowledge Levels Level 1 - recall Level 2 – skill/concept Level 3 – strategic thinking MCA II Follows Bloom’s Taxonomy Level A = Knowledge Level B = Understanding Level C = Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation Cognitive Level Comparison
MCA III Grade 5 comparison Taken from Test Specs 2009 and 2004
MCA III Grade 5 by substrand Taken from Test Specs 2009
MCA III Grade 8 comparison Taken from Test Specs 2009 and 2004
MCA III Grade 8 by substrand Taken from Test Specs 2009
MCA III High School comparison Taken from Test Specs 2009 and 2004
MCA III Grade 9-12 Taken from Test Specs 2009
Looking at new standard requirements File available at http://www.grantsandresearchhelp.us/trends.asp under 2009-2010 Science: Science Alignment and Testing