Glen CochraneRetired from Half Hollow HillsSTANYS President Elect 2015-16Suffolk STANYS ChairpersonNYSED Ed. SpecialistRegional Science Olympiad Coordinator
Why New Science Standards?
Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science and Technology (1996)This document was the basis to develop the Core Curriculum materials.Science Regents exams are based on the Core Curriculum guides.2001-2002
Why New Science Standards?
Why New Science Standards? Since 1996, major advances in science and our
understanding of how students learn science. United States' competitive economic edge Lagging achievement of U.S. students Preparation for all careers in the modern workforce Scientific and technological literacy Many of our U.S. students aren’t prepared to engage in
public discussions about science and engineering related issues
Lack enough knowledge to be careful consumers of information related to everyday lives.
Current science education lacks equity in that allstudents need to have a foundation
What do you know about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS)?
Standards aren’t curriculum but guide the development of curriculum and assessment.
Why New Science Standards?Why these standards? Research based on how kids learn scienceProgressions: All components are organized
systematically across multiple years of schoolDeveloped with input from field experts and the
NYSSLS had input from NYS stakeholdersDoesn’t emphasize discrete facts with a focus on
breadth over depthProvides students with engaging opportunities to
experience how science is actually done
Why New Science Standards?Research Based review
The Science of Learning
Compelling case for why we are attracted to the wrong strategies for learning and teaching―and what we can do to remedy our approaches…
Its use of stories about people who have achieved mastery.
Recent findings about the human brain and how we learn.
Building Capacity in State Science Education BCSSE
The Guiding Principles of
the Framework
are Research-Based and Include. . .
National Research Council A Framework for K-12 Science Education, July 2011The Framework provides a sound, evidence-based foundation for standards by drawing on current scientific research—including research on the ways students learn science effectively—and identifies the science all K–12 students should know.
Next Generation Science Standards The Framework was used as the foundation for NGSS .A consortium of 26 states, the nonprofit company Achieve, NSTA, AAAS, NRC. Final Draft April, 2013
16 states plus DC. have adopted NGSS
Standards for ALL STUDENTS!Students Do Scienceless recall, greater understanding
April 2013•Final version of the NGSS released by AchieveMid 2013•NYSED survey comparing the NGSS and current MST standards•Data reflected that both documents have strengths and weaknesses.September 2013•NY State Science Education Consortium Position Paper recommends a NY version of NGSS that would address the weaknesses
Summer 2014 Developed by NYSED staff in collaboration with science educators
A survey for review and feedback Oct. 29 to Dec. 8, 2014 1650 respondents Majority showed strong or moderate support
January 2015◦ Approved by the Board of Regents
Statewide Strategic Plan for Science
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/strplan.html
Standards
Curriculum
Professional Development to Enhance Instruction
Assessment
Materials and Resource Support
Administrative and Community Support
Statewide Strategic Plan for ScienceSix Components
There is no timeline, we are at Standards!
February – May 2015 Science Professional Organizations
spearheaded review of NGSS by Topic to determine concepts of content that needed to be added or removed.4 STANYS Teams
Comments compiled by NYSED.
Summer and Fall 2016 Education Specialists from the Office of
Assessment created a preliminary draft of NYS Science Learning Standards – Summer 2015
Science Education Steering Committee reviewed changes to the standards – August 2015
Standards Writing Team reviews and makes recommendations to the draft – September 2015
All Modifications to NGSS had to be supported by the surveys.
November 2015-February 5, 2016 Draft NYSSLS released for review and survey
ended 2/5. March 2016 Steering Committee and NYSED
Science Associates review survey feedback. Compiled quantitative and comments for trends. Present to NYSED managers and make decision regarding changes to the draft.
Presentation of an item to the Board of Regents??
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/nys-p12-science-ls-intro.htmlLink to draft http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/nys-p12-science-ls.html
We have NOT adopted new science standards◦ All science assessments are still based on the
Curriculum Cores We are continuing to test students in Grade 4 and
Grade 8 for content learned from K-4 and 5-8. No changes in the 4 HS Regents Courses
Should we begin move toward the NYSSLS approach to teaching?
Absolutely
Next Step: depends on NYSED decision when to present item to BOR??Timeline for Implementation: Advocating for a thoughtful rollout following the Strategic Plan. NYSED Science Associates asking for input.Several timelines presented most with 4-5 year plan.Sample of one of several timelines
2016-17 – Building Awareness 2017-18 – Curriculum Development 2018-19 – PreK – K, Grade 3, 6, Physics 2019-20 – Pre-K, K, Grade 1, Chemistry, Physics 2020-21 – Pre-K – 5, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and NYSSLS is well over 90% the same and based on the same intent in pedagogy.
Science has been taught based on what is known and activities largely confirm what has been taught. Success was based on…
Standards based Science expects students will learn by doing science. Engage students with Phenomena, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.
How does NYSSLS do this?
Three Dimensional Teaching and Learning
Science and Engineering Practices – Defining scientific “habits of mind”, i.e. inquiry AND engineering design process
Cross Cutting Concepts – Concepts (ex. patterns) that bridge disciplinary boundaries and need explicit instruction in both science and engineering
Disciplinary Core Ideas – Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; Earth & Space Sciences; Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science
1. Asking questions (science)/defining problems (engineering)
2. Developing and using models3. Planning and carrying out investigations4. Analyzing and interpreting data*5. Using mathematics and computational thinking*6 Constructing explanations (science) and designing
solutions (engineering)7. Engaging in argument from evidence*8. Obtaining, evaluating and communicating
information**Cross-over skills from ELA and Math
Seven Crosscutting Concepts(application across all domains of science)
1. Patterns. 2. Cause and effect: Mechanism and Explanation3. Scale, proportion, and quantity. 4. Systems and system models. 5. Energy and matter: Flows, Cycles, Conservation6. Structure and function. 7. Stability and change.
PerformanceExpectations
FoundationBoxes
Connection Box
Same Format as NGSS
Combines practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts
Proficiency in each performance expectation is required for overall proficiency in the standard.
3D Model: Practices, Disciplinary Core, Cross Cutting
• Connects to other topics in the grade level.• Articulates across grade levels.• Connections to Common Core State Standards
New Addition- Very InformativeBe cautious to not make this the curriculum
Progressions: Makes sense!
Logical development of the 3D through the grade levels.
NGSS has a K-12 Progression in AppendicesThis is a strength of NGSS which is also NYSSLSThemes develop as children mature.The appendices will be maintained, maybe modified for NY
Disciplinary Core Idea Sample
LS3.A Bozeman videoLS3.B Bozeman video
Engineering in my class?NGSS has an Engineering in the Practices and in progressions.
Grades K-2
APPENDIX I – Engineering Design in the NGSS
Engineering in my class?
Grades 9-12
APPENDIX I – Engineering Design in the NGSS
Work done now, - analysis, breakdown, understanding of NYSSLS - is like prepping for the next game. You will be much better prepared.
Absolutely
NY hasn’t adopted NYSSLS
Science Cores haven’t changed so why do anything?
Improved teaching and learning! We don’t need to just teach to the cores and exams.
Begin by adapting what is currently done.
Follow with integrity the INTENT of NYSSLS/NGSS.
Begin with questions and think 5 E Model. Use phenomena to engage students
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How do we start? Look for Phenomena and it doesn’t have to be Phenomenal to engage students.
Have you noticed that sugar dissolves quicker in coffee than in ice tea?Think of where this observed phenomena can go!Science Practices: Plan Investigation, construct explanations, engage in argument from evidenceCrosscutting: cause and effect, energy and matter, patternsCore Content: Physical science
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The water came through holes in the glass.
The water came over the top of the glass.
The water came from the air.
Where does the water on the outside of the glass of water with ice comes from?
There is no air inside. There is no glue on the
card. There is lots of air outside. Some of the air is hitting
the card. A force is needed to
support the water.
Unpack Standards Conceptual shifts - awareness Practices - progressions (some
districts starting conversation) Unit development with 3
dimensions Will not be easy, many unknowns NYS Curriculum ? New Assessments?
5-E Model BSCS (Biological Science Curriculum Study) in the late 1980’s.Framework for lesson design that include strategies for active learning.
Modified from Presention by Deedie Jones, GPISD Teacher CoachModified from a presentation by Jennifer Payne ESC Region 14
Engage Explore Explain
EvaluateElaborate
E E E
EE
Modified from Presention by Deedie Jones, GPISD Teacher Coach
The 7E Model
Learning research in the late 90’s added two more pieces to the learning cycle.
http://www.nsta.org/publications/news/story.aspx?id=48547
NGSS Resources and Links Achieve http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standardsNGSS Evidence Statementshttp://www.nextgenscience.org/ngss-high-school-evidence-statementsNGSS Task Assessments (MS and HS, Elementary soon)http://www.nextgenscience.org/classroom-sample-assessment-tasksNSTA Classroom Resources (curriculum ideas)http://ngss.nsta.org/Classroom-Resources.aspxNGSS Video Linkshttp://ngss.nsta.org/ngss-videos.aspxTeaching Channel Videoshttp://www.nextgenscience.org/news/ngss-teaching-channel-videos-now-availablePaul Andersen: Boseman Sciencehttp://www.bozemanscience.com/
Thank you for your attention
I hope I have been helpful.