1. Introducing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

2. Michigan – An NGSS Lead State Partner Michigan’s Development Partnership: 2

3. Represent a shift from a broad array of content to a focused integration of science practices and concepts – Focus on limited number of core ideas, integrate science and engineering practices, and taught through cross-cutting concepts among the “disciplines” of science. NGSS developed by collaboration among states – Michigan is one of 26 lead states involved in development – Effort coincides with similar collaboration for CCSS NGSS Overview 3

4. Significance New approaches to science education address Michigan needs: Improvement of Michigan’s competitive economic edge by focusing on STEM specific topics Essential preparation for all careers in the modern workforce, with technology and scientific advancements that support business and industry Scientific and technological literacy for an educated society Student learning of science: Prepares students for active engagement in a technology rich and scientifically complex world Develops understandings and skills about science engaging and developmentally appropriate ways 4

5. Conceptual Focus of NGSS 1.K-12 Science education should reflect the interconnected nature of science practiced and experienced in the real world. 2.The NGSS are student performance expectations – NOT curriculum. They guide curriculum and instruction decisions at the local level. 3.The science concepts build coherently from grade to grade. 4.The NGSS focus on deeper understanding of content as well as application of content in real-world phenomena. 5.Science and Engineering are integrated in the NGSS from K–12. 6.The NGSS are aligned with the Common Core State Standards to ensure students have foundational skills to read for understanding, communicate their learning, and utilize mathematical thinking to support scientific investigations and inquiry. 5

6. Since the NGSS Introduction… Comprehensive Public Review January 2013 Public Draft Career– and – College Readiness Reviews January and March Lead State Reviews Professional Organization Reviews Final Edits and Changes (based on review) Further strengthen coherence Connections to CCSS made more explicit Science and Engineering Practices revised to provide greater clarity Maintain integration of engineering practices and content, but highlight engineering design as a separate disciplinary core idea 6

7. What Do We Need to Know? Big Ideas and Considerations of NGSS 7

8. NGSS Definition of CCR in Science Career and College Ready Students can demonstrate evidence of: Self-directed planning, monitoring, and evaluating, Applying knowledge flexibly across various disciplines, Employing valid and reliable research strategies, Exhibiting evidence of the effective transfer of mathematics and disciplinary literacy skills to science. To demonstrate these expectations, students need to interweave three dimensions of science: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and cross-cutting concepts in their learning. 8

9. NGSS Science and Engineering Practices NGSS elevates the practices of science from the inquiry strand of the current content standards and introduces engineering practices not in prior standards. Asking questions (science) and defining problems (engineering) Developing and using models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematical and computational thinking Constructing explanations (science) and designing solutions (engineering) Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information 9

10. NGSS define performance expectations for High School Earth and Space Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as essential for ALL students to be Career and College Ready. NGSS define a K-12 progression of knowledge, skills, and practices. Students will enter high school ready to meet the HS performance expectations. NGSS align with CCSS-ELA/Literacy and CCSS-Mathematics. NGSS require application of literacy and mathematics practices. NGSS and MMC Credit (for all students) 10

11. Implications and Timeline for Instruction and Assessment * YearMDE and Partner OrganizationsLEAs / Local Educators 2013Introduce NGSS and Framework; Identify content that remains or improves; Support implementation of the practices Gather information and set up transition planning teams; Identify current implementation of content and practices 2014Support transitions and learning progressions; Identify implications of performance expectations; Support integration of science concepts Continue to pilot implementation based on transitional plans; Develop K-12 learning progressions and local curriculum and resources 2015 to 2016 Develop state assessment systems that reflect instruction and report at the practice and topic levels; develop support systems /resources for efficacy of implementation of standards /practices Develop and implement assessments and curriculum activities; Implement local PD efforts to reflect on practices and outcomes data to improve instruction 11

12. Transitioning to NGSS Assessment Current state science assessment in Fall for 5 th and 8 th grade students; spring for 11 th grade Beginning in 2014-15, science assessment will be in the spring for grades 4, 7, and 11 (in alignment with Smarter Balanced timeline) Potential to consider transition to annual assessment of NGSS in grades 3-8 in subsequent years 12

13. Current Planning Efforts and Support Work with multi-state partners: Focus on adoption and policy implementation Council of State Science Supervisors, Achieve, NGSS Network NSTA and NASBE State-wide partnerships: Focus on communication and implementation supports Math and Science Centers, MSTA, MAISA Michigan STEM Partnership, Institutes of Higher Education MDE Internal Collaboration for alignment and transition planning 13

14. NGSS Public Comment Window Goal: To distribute and receive feedback from interested stakeholders; to support NGSS adoption The standards review will open on April 10, 2013. The review period will end on May 8, 2013. The Michigan public comment survey and transition planning documents can be accessed at www.michigan.gov/ngsswww.michigan.gov/ngss The standards and supporting documents can be accessed at www.nextgenscience.org www.nextgenscience.org Request for MI SBE adoption – May 14, 2013 14

15. NGSS Public Comment Survey Goal: Survey is designed to introduce participants to the NGSS and supporting documents and to provide an opportunity for public comment regarding adoption. The survey design follows the outline of the NGSS appendices The survey records level of awareness of the National Research Council Framework and previous versions of NGSS Participants respond with level of agreement to summary statements An optional survey provides feedback for transition and implementation planning 15

16. MDE Contacts Linda Forward Director, Office of Education Improvement & Innovation ForwardL@michigan.gov Gregg Dionne Supervisor, Curriculum and Instruction Unit Office of Education Improvement & Innovation dionneg@michigan.gov 16