Preparing for the Michigan Science Standards https://goo.gl/kaIN3j Preparing for the Michigan Science Standards Where are we now? Rob Stephenson STEM Consultant rstephenson@inghamisd.org

Michigan Science Standards Adoption The Michigan Science Standard were adopted in November 2015. These standards mirror the Next Generation Science Standards (with a few Michigan specific references).

NGSS States Numerous states, like Massachusetts and Utah, have adopted a variation of NGSS.

MDE’s Transition Priorities Professional Development: NGSX Trainers train 80,000 Teachers (Negotiate contract with NGSX Providers for 2017-2018) Shift Classroom Instruction: Trained teachers “NGSSify their Current Content” Three-dimensional learning Develop and Pilot Assessments

Understanding the Shifts The column on the left reflects traditional science instruction, while that on the right reflects the vision described in the NRC Framework and Michigan Science Standards.

Three Dimensional Learning Science & Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Ideas Cross-Cutting Concepts =

The Most Familiar Dimension Think of this as the “content” or “what students know”.

The More Important Dimensions Teachers need to learn how to integrate these into their current practice.

The Power in Three-Dimensional Learning Results: Achievement by Completion Measured by 3 Tests (N= 1885 sixth grade students within 22 Detroit Public School classrooms; Songer, Kelcey and Gotwals, 2009) This slide illustrates the data from a study conducted in DPS by Nancy Songer et.al. This was a study that examined how teacher’s use of three dimensional teaching strategies affected students performance on various assessments. The left side of the graph indicates the performance of students and the bottom indicate the percent of intervention activities completed. As the percentage of “intervention activities” or 3-D teaching increased, so did the students performance on assessments. What is really fascinating is that the students not only did well on standardized item types but performed increasingly well on complex item types such as those that include problem solving and transfer of knowledge. This study is one source of evidence we can use to ensure that teaching science using 3-D strategies and phenomenon driven inquiry will increase students’ ability to perform on a variety of assessments.

MSS Assessment Timeline Initial field test item clusters written to the new MSS will be available this spring (either through traditional or stand alone field tests). MDE anticipates that a complete transition to a new MSS aligned test may occur in the Spring of 2020.

Tentative Assessment Timeline The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and state law require that we give a state science exam once each in elementary, middle, and high school. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) continues those same requirements. MDE will continue to give the SAT and the M-STEP Science and Social Studies for 11th Grade The timeline for the New Michigan Science Standard assessment is: Spring 2017 - Field Test New MSS aligned item clusters (Grades 5, 8, 11) Spring 2018 - Field Test New MSS aligned item clusters (Grades 5, 8, 11) Spring 2019 - Aligned MSS M-STEP assessment (No High Stakes accountability) (Grades 5, 8, 11) Spring 2020 - Fully operational MSS assessment (Grades 5, 8, 11)

MDE’s Major Assessment Shifts Move assessments from Grades 4 & 7 → 5 & 8 Practices embedded throughout Grade 11 and Grade 8 tests to assess the entire band of standards (6-8 ; 9- 12) Grade 5 test to assess 3-5 grade standards

The Complexity of MSS Assessments

Where are we as a county? By the end of this year, we will have run 10 NGSX Cohorts in Ingham. Suggested training by the Michigan Department of Education Ten states are actively involved in these trainings. Originators of the trainings are also authors to the NRC Framework and NGSS/MSS.

Number of Teachers Trained in NGSX- By District Charlotte (Eaton) 20 + 1 Admin Dansville 11 East Lansing 31 Haslett 17 Holt 17 + 1 Coach Lansing 55 + 1 Central Office Leslie 7 Mason 72 + 1 Central Office, 1 Coach, 3 Administrators Okemos 2 Stockbridge 4 Waverly 31 + 1 Central Office Webberville 1 Williamston 10 + 1 Central Office This includes K-12 teachers trained during last spring’s cohorts and the teachers currently signed up through this year’s cohorts. = 278 Teachers

Teacher Testimonials So I did a science talk today because I was starting our next unit that we have been talking about, “Earth’s Land and Water.” It was so amazing to hear all their thoughts! I love these science talks! Second Grade Dansville Teacher I’m really enjoying the training, and really happy that our entire HS Science department has signed up to participate next year. I believe this will be the catalyst for major transformations in our science instruction at ELHS! East Lansing High School Science Department Chair

Teacher Testimonials I just tried my first consensus talk, and it was AWESOME! Hooray! The kids were all like "that was so much fun!" We are working with matter and I gave the students a ball of clay to "play" with. While "playing" they had to decide if they thought the clay was a solid. I did not give them any definition of a what a solid was. When we came to the carpet they were first disagreeing about whether or not it was a solid, but on their own they came up with the difference that when you stick your hand in water and take it out the water goes back, but with the clay that wouldn't happen. Anyways...the conversation went on with them questioning each other, giving examples, etc. It was so COOL! They came up with these rules for solids on their own: 1. All solids have a shape 2. Solids keep their shape unless a person, or something changes it And all of this happened in 7 minutes! Fourth Grade Williamston Teacher

Teacher Testimonials With all of the new and exciting things that I wanted to try this year, I decided to start with an introductory unit to get the students familiar with how the class (physical science) will work. I chose density to introduce the unit. So far it is going really well! I have used labs and other demos to "unpack" the knowledge. I have attached a couple of pictures and a student handout [summary table] that I am trying out this year. This is also a way for me to say thanks for the training last year. I hope to keep learning more! Charlotte High School Teacher As you know I am trying to shift toward the NGSS three-dimensional way of doing things this year. Well, I have to say this is the best start to a year in Biology that I have had in a very long time. We started off doing the isopod inquiry lab, which takes a few weeks of data collection at the beginning of each hour, then we continue with content during the class. I have THE MAJORITY of kids in here writing in their lab notebooks before the tardy bell even rings. They are digging it. Waverly High School Teacher

Next Steps

Next Steps in Transitioning to MSS NGSX Training Administrator Trainings Division of Performance Expectations/Secondary Course Mapping Curricular Exploration or working to NGSSify current curriculum (i.e. TCI Science Alive)

NGSX Trainings in 2017-2018 There are 6 NGSX cohorts scheduled in Wisdomwhere (open next week) Maximum of 32 per cohort Training is intended for all K-12 science teachers. Each series is five (non consecutive) full days of training. The study group format is most beneficial during the year so teachers can integrate three-dimensional learning while they learn it.

Secondary Department Discussions It is recommended to conduct facilitated 6-12 science department discussions (preferably after teachers have been trained in NGSX) to: Divide grade band performance expectations Consider staffing certification for an integrated vs. domain course structure Consider semester/trimester course options to provide physical, life, and earth units in a given year Consider a Physics first model if remaining with traditional domain courses Examine potential course models (including accelerated models)

Curricular Exploration There is limited NGSS-aligned content currently. Most curriculum stamped “NGSS Aligned” is not. It is repackaged traditional content without the focus on three dimensional learning. The Equip Rubric 3.0 helps to make these holes explicit. Open Source and fee-based aligned curriculum is currently being developed throughout the country. These are getting closer to 3-dimensional learning.   This requires some patience with the greater initial impact stemming from helping teachers change their instructional practice.

Preparing for the Michigan Science Standards Thanks for letting me join you today! Rob Stephenson STEM Consultant rstephenson@inghamisd.org