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Meeting the Challenges of the Standards of Learning
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Cherry Run SOL Schedule
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Changes in Test Format Multiple answers are possible Partial answers receive NO credit NOT Only NOT and EXCEPT remain as emphasis words All assessments done online
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Increased use of academic language THEN: Which two words mean the same thing? THEN: Which two words mean the same thing? NOW: Which two words are synonyms? NOW: Which two words are synonyms? Changes in Test Format
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Drag and Drop Drag and Drop - contain draggers and drop zones. Hot Spots Hot Spots - contain hot spot zones which represent student answer options. Graphs Graphs - require students to create or complete some type of graph. Fill-in-the-Blank Fill-in-the-Blank - contain a text entry field. Technology-Enhanced Items (TEI)
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Only of test questions are technology- enhanced… 15%
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… and of questions will have increased rigor or increased depth of knowledge. of questions will have increased rigor or increased depth of knowledge. 100%
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Students: Use content to solve complex problems Develop strategies that can be applied to other situations Make connections across content areas Ultimately draw conclusions and create solutions on their ownTeachers: Create environment where students use knowledge to create meaning for broader purpose How does the VDOE define RIGOR?
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revised Level of rigor increases Increasing Rigor through Questioning
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What does increased rigor look like for teachers and students in FCPS?
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It all starts with the VDOE: Curriculum Framework Tested on SOL in grade 6 Skills are important and embedded in the Planning & Pacing Guides Example from Grade 6 Social Studies All 4 core subjects have similar elements
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Planning and Pacing Guides The Curriculum Framework and Program of Studies are embedded throughout ALL planning and pacing guides. RIGOR Higher Level Thinking Skills
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Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
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Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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Grade 7 USII History OLD
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NEW
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MATHEMATICS
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OLD Grade 4 Mathematics
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NEW
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OLD Geometry
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NEW
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Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
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Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
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LANGUAGE ARTS
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OLD NEW Reading
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This is now….
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2010 EOC Reading
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2013 EOC Reading
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Paired Passages
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2010 EOC Writing
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2013 EOC Writing
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Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
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Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
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SCIENCE
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Which of these describes water in a solid state? A Vapor rising in the sky B Hail during a storm C Waves crashing on the seashore D Rain falling from the clouds OLD Grade 3 Science
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NEW
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OLD Grade 9 Biology
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NEW
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Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
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Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
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Rigor Resources for Teachers This document and the instructional resources featured here are available to teachers in eCART.
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Planning for your school
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