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TASSP Conference—June 14, 2007 Austin, Texas. Science Update. Presented by: Chris Castillo Comer Director of Science and Irene Pickhardt Assistant Director of Science Division of Curriculum and Cyndi Louden Assessment Division. Science Update. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TASSP Conference—June 14, 2007
Austin, Texas
Presented by:Chris Castillo Comer
Director of Science and
Irene Pickhardt
Assistant Director of Science
Division of Curriculum and
Cyndi Louden
Assessment Division
Science Update
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Discussion Items: Curriculum Update Assessment
Update SB 1032 Test development TAKS results overview
Resources Contact Info
Science UpdateThis presentation is available online at:
www.theTRC.org
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Review ProcessThe State Board of Education (SBOE) oversees all aspects of the
TEKS, including refinements/revisions
Spring/Summer 2007 The Science review process will begin this fall, following
the same process that occurred with the mathematics and ELA/R TEKS
Science listservs will be sent requesting feedback from the field regarding TEKS that may need refinement and alignment
SBOE members nominate educators to serve on work group committees
Science TEKS
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September/October 2007 SBOE work group members will convene in Austin to
review content of Science TEKS Fall 2008
Recommendations by the work group will be posted in an online survey format
Feedback from the field will be solicited via listserv’s for public input, conference presentations, professional organization newsletters, education service center representatives, etc.
Science TEKS
Projected Timeline:
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Proposed SBOE timeline for revision process
Fall 2007 workgroups will convene in Austin Spring 2008 National content expert review Fall 2008 Science TEKS revisions adopted
2008 – 2009 professional development 2009 – 2010 revised TEKS implementation
Science TEKS
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HB1 Requirements:
TEC 28.025(b-1) The State Board of Education by rule shall require that:
(1) the curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced high school programs under Subsection (a) include a requirement that students successfully complete four courses in each subject of the foundation curriculum under Section 28.002(a)(1); and
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Old and New RHSP- ScienceOld: 3 credits,• one of which must be
Biology (and /or AP/IB)• two of which are selected
from – IPC– Chemistry, IB or AP
Chemistry– Physics, AP or IB
Physics, or Principles of Technology I
New: 4 credits,• One of which must be
Biology (and /or AP/IB Biology)
• Three of which are selected from a list of options that will include IPC until SY 2012-2013
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DAP- Old and New
Old:3 credits of science. One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology). Students must choose the remaining two credits from the following areas. Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the areas to satisfy this requirement. Students on the Recommended High School Program are encouraged to take courses in biology, chemistry, and physics to complete the science requirements.Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics.
New:4 credits of science, which must consist of a biology credit (Biology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology), a chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry), a physics credit (Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics), and an additional approved laboratory-based science course . (Note the deletion of Principles of Technology here). After successful completion of a biology course, a chemistry course, and a physics course, a student may select the fourth required credit from any of the following lab-based courses:
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What does the phase-out of IPC mean?
IPC will no longer satisfy the science requirements in the RHSP after School Year 2011-2012
Students on the RHSP and DAP could continue to take the course for state elective credit
As of now, it remains an option for students on the Minimum Plan
IPC will no longer satisfy the science requirements in the DAP, effective SY 2007-2008– no phase-out
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New RHSP- Science
When IPC is phased out, all students must select:
One credit from Biology, AP or IB Biology Two credits from
Chemistry, IB or AP Chemistry Physics, AP or IB Physics, or Principles of Technology I
A fourth credit from the following list:
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RHSP- Science, 4th yr
Fourth Year Science Credit Courses:
Chemistry Physics
Astronomy Aquatic Science
Environmental Systems
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RHSP- Science, 4th yr
Newly named SBOE courses with a prerequisite of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Earth and Space Science which will replace GMO Engineering
The SBOE has directed the TEA to write new TEKS for these courses. The TEKS writing process for these courses will begin this fall.
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RHSP- Science, 4th yr
Also fourth year credit courses include:
Advanced Placement Biology Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Placement Physics
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Dual Credit college science courses
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RHSP- Science, 4th yr
Also, fourth year science credit courses will include:
International Baccalaureate Biology International Baccalaureate Chemistry International Baccalaureate Physics
International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems
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RHSP- Science, 4th yr
The following health science technology education courses:
Scientific Research and Design Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology
The following technology education/industrial technology education courses:
Principles of Technology
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Should IPC be taught in Grade 8?
This is a local decision, however, Most experts agree that this may negatively impact Grade 8
Science TAKS scores and the earth science objective in particular.
6-8th grade TEKS include foundational concepts presented
in various contexts to assure literacy of those concepts.
Thus, compressing the science TEKS into two years is not recommended.
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What sequence for science courses is best?
That depends on your students, your staff, and your facilities. What will best suit your student’s abilities and
interests? What certifications do your teachers possess? What does your science department endorse? What are the interests and goals of your science
teachers? Are your science facilities adequate to support more lab
based science? What equipment, materials and supplies are needed to
have a sustainable and rigorous science program?
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Policy Implications: High School
Grades 9-12: minimum of 40% of instructional time spent on lab and field investigations
Safety in the Labs should be paramount…
Crowding of students in science is dangerous!
Science safety training is crucial.
Plan for more students taking more science.
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The Burning Question:What’s the Best Course Sequence for
Science? For all graduation plans, students are encouraged to take
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics by the State Board of Education.
Students who take the Bio, Chem, and Physics sequence perform better on SAT and ACT college entrance tests according to college entrance data.
Students who take the Bio, Chem, and Physics sequence are better prepared for college work.
Some schools are considering the Physics first approach. Many schools are considering the conceptual approach to
teaching of physics and chemistry
Chris Comer
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The state of Texas has adopted textbooks and instructional materials for conceptual approaches to chemistry and
physics and many schools have adopted these materials. Conceptual Chemistry adopted instructional materials:
1. Chemistry in the Community by Bedford, Freeman & Worth2. Chemistry: Concepts and Applications by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill3. Chemistry: Applied and Descriptive by J.M. LeBel Enterprises
Conceptual resources
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Conceptual Physics adopted instructional materials:1. Conceptual Physics by Prentice Hall2. Physics: Systems and Applications by J.M. LeBel Enterprises
Some schools also use:3. Cambridge Physics Outlet (CPO) Science—Adopted for Physics.
Conceptual resources
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Science:From TEKSTo TAKS
Science Update
Assessment Division:512-463-9536Cyndi Louden
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SB 1031—EOC Assessments
Phase-out high school TAKS replaced with EOC assessments in:
Algebra I, Algebra II, and GeometryEnglish I, English II, and English IIIBiology, Chemistry, and PhysicsU.S. History, World History, and World Geography
Freshman class of 2011-2012 is first group to have EOC as graduation requirement
To graduate, students must attain a cumulative score ≥ 70n n = number of EOC assessments taken in each subject
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Students must score at least 60 in order for it to count towards their cumulative score
Students scoring below 60 shall retake the assessment each time it is administered
Students scoring below 70 will receive accelerated instruction
Any other student may retake an EOC assessment for any reason.
SB 1031—EOC Assessments
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SB 1031—EOC Assessments A student’s score on an EOC assessment shall be
worth 15% of the student’s final grade for that course
A school district is not required to use the student’s score on subsequent administrations to determine the student’s final grade for that course
A student is not required to retake a course as a condition of retaking an EOC assessment
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Allows the agency to release assessment questions every third year
Requires all assessments (grades 3-12) to be developed in a manner that allows a measure of annual student improvement
Requires a vertical scale in grades 3-8 for mathematics and reading starting with the 2008-2009 school year
Prohibits schools from spending more than 10% of the instructional year administering district-required tests
SB 1031—General Information
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SB 1031—General Information
Establishes a committee to review the accountability system and make recommendations to the legislature
Requires the agency to conduct a survey and prepare a report to determine the ability of school districts to administer assessment instruments by computer
Requires assessment instruments, starting in 2007-2008, to be administered at least two weeks later than the date on which they were administered in 2006-2007
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2007-2008 Student Assessment Testing Calendar
Is being revised due to legislative requirements
Was reviewed by the District Advisory Committee
Will be posted to our website for public comment
Will be finalized and posted to our website ASAP
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Test Development Process
Items Written by Professional Item Writers
Items Edited by TEAScience Specialists
Items Reviewed at Educator Meetings
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Test Development Process
Items Revised Based on Input
Items Field Tested
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Test Development Process
Data-Review Committee
Accepted Items Entered Into Item Bank
Items Selected for Test Based on Blueprint
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Committee Participation
Committee member selection based upon demographics
Recommendation forms available at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/develop/recform.pdf
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TAKS-Inclusive
Science Grades 5, 8, 10 and Exit Level For students working at or near grade level No field test items Larger font, more white space Expanded accommodations Same passing standards
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TAKS-Alt
• For the severely cognitively disabled students• Online checklist of TEKS-based activities
www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/reporting/results/item
analysis/ index
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All Students 2006 (Percent)
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Nature ofScience
Life Physical EarthScience
Grade 5Grade 8Grade 10Grade 11
TAKS Items Correct by Objectives
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Grade 8 Science TAKS
School accountability ratings in 2008 Covers TEKS from grades 6, 7 and 8 Formula Chart with Ruler Periodic Table No calculators
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Demographic Summary
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Natureof
Science
Life Physical Earth
MaleFemaleAfrican AmericanHispanicWhite/ Asian
2006 TAKS Grade 8(Percent Items Correct)
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Demographic Summary
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Natureof
Science
Life Physical
MaleFemaleAfrican AmericanHispanicWhite/ Asian
2006 TAKS Grade 10(Percent Items Correct)
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Demographic Summary
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Natureof
Science
Life Physical
MaleFemaleAfrican AmericanHispanicWhite/ Asian
TAKS Grade 11(Percent Items Correct)
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http://k12testing.tx.ncspearson.com/AssessmentResults/
Assessment
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Physical Science Note
8th grade students did much better on Motion, Forces, and Energy than Structures and Properties of Matter
Least variation in Asian Scores (7%) Most variation in White Scores (15%) Other groups had score variations of 12 or 13,
including males, females, African Americans and Hispanics
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Life Science Note
In 11th grade all student groups had average percent items correct about 10 points higher for Interdependence of Organisms and the Environment than for Organization of Living Systems
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Preparing for Science TAKS
Recommendationsfor resources
and professional development to help
insure TAKS success
Irene PickhardtAssistant Director of Science
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Get Ready for TSDS! TSDS
Welcome to the Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic Systems
www.accesstsds.com
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What is TSDS? TSDS
Web-Based Diagnostic Assessment Tool
Free to All Texas Public & Charter Schools
Part of the TEA Science Initiative
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How Can This Content be used?
TSDS
Student Skills Diagnosis at Beginning of Year,
Mid-Year, and End of Year, or any time in between
Finding Knowledge Points of Departure
Periodic Instructional Benchmarks
Tests, Quizzes, Homework
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ASAP Program Funded for 07-092007-2009 Texas Accelerated Science Achievement Program
(ASAP), Cycle 2 Grant Application
The Texas Education Agency is requesting applications to provide funding for the implementation of scientific, research-based programs designed to improve the academic science performance of students, including programs designed to address the gender gap in performance. This program will fund grants designed to provide after school and summer intervention programs for students through the Texas Accelerated Science Achievement Program, Cycle 2.
Eligibility This is a competitive grant program. Districts must submit applications on behalf of eligible campuses. Campuses will receive individual scores based on PEIMS data and will then be ranked based on campus score, not overall applicant (or district) score.
Application Deadline: June 12, 2007: Total Amount: $4,030,491.00
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Certifications
19 TAC Chapter 230.601(f)Assignment of Public School Personnel
Part IRequirements for Assignment of Teachers
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/fids/19_0230_0601-3.doc
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GMO Science: Grades 8-12 Earth Science Science, Composite Science
Aquatic Science Science: Grades 8-12 Life Science: gr. 8-12 Earth Science Composite Science
Environmental SystemsAP Environmental ScienceIB Environmental Systems
Science: Grades 8-12 Life Science: Gr. 8-12 Science Composite Science
Any science teaching field with 12 hours in environmental science and/or ecology.
Certifications
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Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology Certifications
Science: gr. 8-12 Life Science: gr. 8-12 Biology Science Composite Science Vocational Health Occupations Vocational Health Occupations/Cooperative Training Vocational Health Occupations/Pre-Employment Lab Vocational Handicapped Health Health Science Technology
Certifications
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Certifications
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry Science, Gr. 8-12 Chemistry, Gr. 8-12 Chemistry Science, Composite Science
Biology, AP Biology, IB Biology Science, Gr. 8-12 Life Science, 8-12 Biology Science Composite Science
Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics Science, Gr. 8-12 Physical Science, Gr. 8-
12 Physics/Mathematics: Gr.
8-12 Mathematics/Physical
Science/Engineering: Gr. 8-12
Physics Science Composite Science
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Science Facilities for the 4X4What are the Burning Questions on
Science Facilities?
What are the basic requirements?
What facilities are recommended?
Health and safety considerations
How do outdoor learning areas fit in?Can the Texas High School Allotment be used for construction?
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Square Foot Requirements Combination Science Lab/Classrooms/
Separate Science Labs.Minimum Sq. Ft Req./up to # students:
22 (Ele)
24 (Sec)
Elementary
900 sq.ft./
800 sq. ft.
Middle
1,200 sq. ft./
900 sq. ft.
H.S.
1,400 sq. ft./
1000 sq. ft.
# of sq. ft. space added per student in excess
41/
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50/
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58/
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TAKS Information Booklets
Objectives and TEKS student expectations
Clarification on TEKS Overview of the subject area Reasons why each objective
and TEKS student expectation are critical to student success
Sample items showing how objectives might be assessed
All teachers should have a copy
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Study Guides are provided to students who do not meet the standard.
www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/guides/study/
Available online!
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Resources Needed In Each School:
Also available online:www.tenet.edu/teks/science/safety
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Secondary Science
To Order:http://www.region4store.com/esc/Shop
Vertical Alignment Chart for High School Science
Has TAKS OBJECTIVES and TEKS Student Expectations Gives highlights from TAKS
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Science TEKS Toolkit—Ideas for teaching TEKS
www.sciencetekstoolkit.org Texas Safety Standards: Training and Manual Science Facilities Standards: Training and Manual TEXTEAMS: Content Professional Development TEKS Strands, TAKS and Formula Charts Elementary Assessments Training
www.utdanacenter.org
University of TexasCharles A. Dana Center Austin, Texas
Professional Development
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http://ci06.edb.utexas.edu/trc/presentationlibrary.html
The TRC Presentation LibraryThe Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching is pleased to host the following presentations for our science and mathematics education communities. The library contains presentations by TEA leadership.
Professional Development
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Strategies for English Language Learners in Science
Professional Development provided for all ESC’s
For more information, contact, Haidee Williams at [email protected]
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Professional Development for Teachers
Sessions for Administrators
Register at www.statweb.org
State Science Conference
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www.tea.state.tx.us/list/
Science List Serve:
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Who To Contact:
Irene Pickhardt
Assistant Director
Chris Castillo-Comer
Director of Science
Assessment Division:512-463-9536Cyndi Louden
Division of Curriculum:512-463-9581