1. Science 6-12 Webinar: Becoming Common Core Connected October 22, 2013 3:30-4:30 pm

2. 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

3. 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

4. Information & Resources
Science Wiki

5. 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.

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

7. Claims, Evidence, Reasoning
View the archived NSTA Webinar "Questions, Claims, and Evidence: The Important Place of Argument in Science Writing" at

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

9. Claim

10. Evidence

11. Reasoning

12. (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)

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Are your students READY?

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

20. Information & Resources
Science Wiki

21. Updates Accountability http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/
Testing Specifications
Released Test Forms
Measures of Student Learning (MSLs-Common Exams) **Now called “NC Final Exams”
(see links on the left tab for Assessment Specifications, Sample and Released Items)

22. For Testing Questions Wendy Wooten Phone: 919-807-3807
Science Test Development
Division of Accountability Services
Test Development Section
Phone: 

23. 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

24. Questions?

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