1. Selected Slides from PPT Duval County, Florida

2. DCPS FCAT Results Earth and Space was the Strand with the lowest number of points received Physical and chemical Science Strand received the highest points of the four strands.

3. DCPS Science Standards 8 strands

4. DCPS Grade 4 Science Curric. Earth and space http://www.dreamsbeginhere.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acadprog/science/Curriculum/Grade4ScienceCurriculum2006-07.pd

5. Depth of Knowledge * Webb, N. 1999. Alignment of Science and Mathematics Standards in Four State. NISE Research Monograph #18. Madison:Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Skill/Concept Recall Strategic Thinking Extended Thinking Level 12341234

6. Skill/ConceptRecall Strategic Thinking Extended Thinking AcquireUseExtend Exploring Cognitive Demand

7. Cognitive Demand (or Expectations for Student Performance) Skill/ConceptRecall Strategic Thinking Extended Thinking AcquireUseExtend Memorize Perform Procedures Demonstrate Understanding Conjecture, Generalize Prove Solve non- routine/ make connections Memorize Conduct Investigations Communicate Understanding Analyze Information Apply concepts /make connections Recall Perform Procedures Analyze/ Investigate Evaluate Generate /Demonstrate

8. Cognitive Demand Activity

9. FCAT 2006 Sample Test Item FCAT 2006 Sample Test Materials © 2005 Florida Department of Education

10. Duval Tile Chart- Coarse Grain

11. Duval County Tile chart- Fine grain

12. Observe your Individual Data Take a moment and individually look at your own SEC data Reflect on the discussion we just had looking at DCPS group data Jot down notes to think about as you begin your new school year

13. Duval Instructional Practice

14. Making connections How does the SEC connect with the Professional Development that you will be participating in?