Science 6-12 Webinar:Becoming Common Core
Connected
October 22, 20133:30-4:30 pm
Webinar Series Objectives:
• To develop awareness of strategies and resources for implementation of 6-12 Science Standards
• To share updates from DPI
• To use blended models of professional development and ongoing online communication to implement the North Carolina Science Essential Standards
Webinar Overview• Connecting Science Practices with Common
Core
– Argumentation and the Cl-Ev-R Model
– Connecting with Common Core Literacy Standards through Science Writing Heuristic (SWH)
– Connecting with Common Core Mathematics
• Updates
• Q & A
Information & Resources
Science Wiki www.scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net
NC Standard Course of Study
• Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
• Common Core State Standards for ELA and Literacy in Content Areas 6-12
• Essential Standards
Based on work by Stanford University
Claims, Evidence, Reasoning
View the archived NSTA Webinar "Questions, Claims, and Evidence: The Important Place of Argument in Science Writing" athttp://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NSTA/webseminar18.aspx
The Cl-Ev-R Analysis Template
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
A Scientific Argument
ClaimFits with…
Supports…
Evidence
Reasoning (Justification of the Evidence)
Supported by…
Explains…
The generation and evaluation of an argument is shaped by…•How scientists communicate with each other•Standards of evidence shared by scientists•Methods of inquiry accepted by scientists•Scientific theories and laws
The quality of an argument is evaluated using…Empirical Criteria•The claim fits with the evidence.•The amount of evidence is sufficient.•The method used to collect the data was appropriate and rigorous.•The method used to analyze the data was appropriate and sound.Theoretical Criteria•The claim contributes to our understanding of the natural world.•The claim is consistent with current theories and laws•The interpretation of the data analysis is consistent with current theories and laws.
Adapted from “Argumentation in Science Education” in The Science Teacher (2013 Summer)
• Science Writing Heuristic
• Guided inquiry
• Writing to learn strategy
• Used to promote collaboration, learning, critical thinking skills, communication, & problem solving
What is SWH?
Based on work by Stanford University
How the Scientific
& Engineering
Practices from A
Framework for K-12
Science Education
mesh with the
Mathematical
Practices of the
Common Core
World-Class Science at
NCDPI
Scientific & Engineering Practicesfrom A Framework for K-12 Science EducationScience and Engineering Practices
1. Asking questions and defining problems2. Developing and using models3. Planning and carrying out investigations4. Analyzing and interpreting data5. Using mathematics and computational thinking6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions.7. Engaging in argument from evidence8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Mathematical Practicesfrom the Common Core
Mathematical Practices
1. Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.3. Construct viable arguments and critique the
reasoning of others.4. Model with mathematics.5. Use appropriate tools strategically.6. Attend to precision7. Look for and make use of structure.8. Looking for and expressing regularity in reasoning.
If a= 3 and b = 14, then what is the value of c in this equation?
4a + b/2 = 3a +10
Are your students READY?
Based on work by Stanford University
Information & Resources
Science Wiki www.scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net
Updates
• Accountability http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/
– Testing Specifications• http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/acre/assessment/science.pdf
– Released Test Forms• http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/releasedforms
• Measures of Student Learning (MSLs-Common
Exams) **Now called “NC Final Exams” • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/common-exams/ (see links on the
left tab for Assessment Specifications, Sample and Released Items)
For Testing Questions
Wendy WootenScience Test Development
Division of Accountability Services
Test Development Section
Phone: 919-807-3807
Email: [email protected]
Upcoming Events
• Regional NSTA– November 7-9, 2013, Charlotte, NC
• Safety Webinar– November 14, 2013
• Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement– March 3-5, 2014, Greensboro, NC
• Science 6-12 Webinar– March 18, 2014
• National Science Teachers Association Conference– April 3-6, 2014, Boston, MA
Questions?
Contact Us • Jami Inman
[email protected] (919) 807-3607
• Ragan Spain [email protected] (919) 807-3950
• Benita Tipton [email protected](919) 807-3933