Frameworks for Mathematics and Science Standards John Olson & Doug Paulson, MDE
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frame-work “A document that suggests the best thinking about the knowledge, skills, and processes students should know and understand about a particular discipline, and that provides a structure within which to organize the other important curricular components of the instructional system.” – ASCD, 1992 Tinyhousedesign.comForestryforum.com2guyzandsumtrains.com
Frameworks Development Grant to SciMathMN – a nonprofit organization of businesses, K-12, higher education and government Frameworks Writers (50 teachers) –Nick Faber, Nancy Geving, Marty Davis, Randy Hall, Greg Childs, Mike McCollar Coordination and Review Website development
Goals/Uses of the Frameworks Interpret the standards –Standards in Lay Terms, Big Ideas, Resources for instruction and assessment – Vignette, Misconceptions, Resources, Differentiation, Assessment Items Resources for PD and curriculum – Best Practices, Integration, Organization, Events, Toolkit Suggestions for Administrators & Parents
Contacts Minn. STEM Teacher Center (Frameworks) Minn. Dept. of Education – Mathematics Specialist – Science Specialist – STEM Specialist –
Exploring the Frameworks John Olson & Doug Paulson, MDE
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National Resource Documents Internet Resources Expertise of Minnesota Educators Minnesota Frameworks Professional Development, Curriculum, Assessment, Lesson Planning, PLCs, Evaluation, etc. Minnesota Standards Minn. 1990s Frameworks
The Frameworks are Not: Lesson plans Official policy of the Minn. Dept. of Education Completely vetted (Often rely on the experience of the writers) A finished and static document.
Upcoming Workshops Frameworks Workshop + MCA, Literacy –Sep. 14, Minn. Dept. of Education* Education Minnesota Elementary Engineering Conference, –Nov. 7, Univ. of Minn. *Registration via calendar pagehttp://education.state.mn.us
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