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Science Standards Development

Science Standards Development. Clark Erickson Science Specialist Minnesota Department of Education. The Process. Department develops conceptual framework Committees selected by the commissioner from volunteer applicants

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Science Standards Development

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  1. Science Standards Development Clark Erickson Science Specialist Minnesota Department of Education

  2. The Process • Department develops conceptual framework • Committees selected by the commissioner from volunteer applicants • Committees meet by grade range k-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 to write standards and benchmarks • Final meeting is by content strand K-12 • Public meetings for feedback on the first draft • Reviewed by experts selected by the commissioner • Committees met to confer and revise draft in Nov. and Dec. • Writing committee finalizes the draft • Standards are submitted for legislative approval

  3. Related to the National Standards (NSES) Related to AAAS Benchmarks Related to MCREL Standards Compendium Some relation to past Minnesota Standards Four Content Strands Nature and History of Science Physical Science Earth and Space Science Life Science No course titles Used for all grade levels Conceptual Framework

  4. Committee Work • Produced Science Standards for all students • Active involvement • Excellent discussion • Incorporated feedback from public and experts • Had a three member minority report

  5. Conceptual Framework Components • Strands (4) • History and Nature of Science • Physical Science • Earth Science • Life Science • Sub-Strands (20 total of all strands) • Standards (100 total all strands) • Benchmarks (300 total all strands)

  6. Example • Grade level - 3 • Strand – Earth and Space Science • Sub-Strand- The Universe • Standard- The student will understand the characteristics and relationships of objects in the solar system • Benchmark- The student will know that planets look like stars, but over time they move differently than stars.

  7. Requirements • All standards are required for all students. • Standards have been established for all grades k-8 and are not graded at the high school level. • Students will study all four content strands throughout the grade levels. • The science standards do not prescribe courses at the high school level.

  8. Science Assessment Schedule • Starting in 2008, the new science MCAs will be operational with testing in grades 5, 8 and one test given in grades 9-12. • 2004–2005 Academic Year • Winter 2004 Test design and initial development • 2005–2006 Academic Year • Spring 2006 Field testing of items in participating schools and districts • 2006–2007 Academic Year • Spring 2007 Pilot test in all Minnesota schools • 2007–2008 Academic Year • Spring 2008 Operational test takes place in spring 2008 for all schools in Minnesota • Summer 2008 Student scores reported to schools and districts • Contact  • Dawn Cameron Matt Silberglitt • 651-582-8551 651-582-8541 • Dawn.Cameron@state.mn.usMatt.Silberglitt@state.mn.us

  9. Idea bank Developed by teachers for teachers Collections of materials to help teachers implement science standards Concept maps Misconception lists Sub-strand organization Relations to national standards Resources Lesson plans Assessments Printed materials Website Science Academic Standards Lifeline CD Features

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