Science 6-12 Webinar: Becoming Common Core Connected October 22, 2013 3:30-4:30 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 Updates 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 Common Core for Math and ELA/Literacy both identify “practices” that support the content standards. Our Science Essential Standards are content standards and were not written to include other dimensions. However, the Framework document provides the other two dimensions of Practices and Crosscutting Concepts. We have been focusing on the Science and Engineering Practices in our last Summer Institute- particularly the use of argumentation in science.

This triple Venn diagram based on work by Stanford University shows commonalities among the practices. 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" at http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NSTA/webseminar18.aspx

The Cl-Ev-R Analysis Template Feedback form was shared with us by Page Keeley This document is available on the wiki.

Claim

Evidence

Reasoning

(Justification of the Evidence) A Scientific Argument 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. Claim Fits with… Supports… Evidence Supported by… Explains… Reasoning (Justification of the Evidence) 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 Adapted from “Argumentation in Science Education” in The Science Teacher (2013 Summer)

What is SWH? Science Writing Heuristic Guided inquiry Writing to learn strategy Used to promote collaboration, learning, critical thinking skills, communication, & problem solving Definition of “heuristic” – A method or process Education method in which learning takes place through discoveries that result from investigations made by students Guiding in discovery or investigation

This triple Venn diagram based on work by Stanford University shows commonalities among the practices. Based on work by Stanford University

World-Class Science at NCDPI 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 Practices from A Framework for K-12 Science Education Science and Engineering Practices 1. Asking questions and defining problems 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking 6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions. 7. Engaging in argument from evidence 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information  

Mathematical Practices from the Common Core Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision Look for and make use of structure. 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

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This triple Venn diagram based on work by Stanford University shows commonalities among the practices. 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 Wooten Phone: 919-807-3807 Science Test Development Division of Accountability Services Test Development Section Phone:  919-807-3807 Email: Wendy.wooten@dpi.nc.gov

Upcoming Events Regional NSTA Safety Webinar 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

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Contact Us Jami Inman Jami.Inman@dpi.nc.gov (919) 807-3607 Ragan Spain Ragan.Spain@dpi.nc.gov (919) 807-3950 Benita Tipton Benita.Tipton@dpi.nc.gov (919) 807-3933