Science 6-12 Webinar:Becoming Common Core

Connected

October 22, 20133:30-4:30 pm

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

Webinar Overview• Connecting Science Practices with Common

Core

– 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

Information & Resources

Science Wiki www.scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net

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

Based on work by Stanford University

Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

View the archived NSTA Webinar "Questions, Claims, and Evidence: The Important Place of Argument in Science Writing" athttp://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NSTA/webseminar18.aspx

The Cl-Ev-R Analysis Template

Claim

Evidence

Reasoning

A Scientific Argument

ClaimFits with…

Supports…

Evidence

Reasoning (Justification of the Evidence)

Supported by…

Explains…

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

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.

Adapted from “Argumentation in Science Education” in The Science Teacher (2013 Summer)

• Science Writing Heuristic

• Guided inquiry

• Writing to learn strategy

• Used to promote collaboration, learning, critical thinking skills, communication, & problem solving

What is SWH?

Based on work by Stanford University

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

Scientific & Engineering Practicesfrom A Framework for K-12 Science EducationScience and Engineering Practices

1. Asking questions and defining problems2. Developing and using models3. Planning and carrying out investigations4. Analyzing and interpreting data5. Using mathematics and computational thinking6. Constructing explanations and designing solutions.7. Engaging in argument from evidence8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information 

Mathematical Practicesfrom the Common Core

Mathematical Practices

1. Making sense of problems and persevering in solving them.

2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.3. Construct viable arguments and critique the

reasoning of others.4. Model with mathematics.5. Use appropriate tools strategically.6. Attend to precision7. Look for and make use of structure.8. 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

Are your students READY?

Based on work by Stanford University

Information & Resources

Science Wiki www.scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net

Updates

• Accountability http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/

– Testing Specifications• http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/acre/assessment/science.pdf

– Released Test Forms• http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/releasedforms

• Measures of Student Learning (MSLs-Common

Exams) **Now called “NC Final Exams” • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/common-exams/ (see links on the

left tab for Assessment Specifications, Sample and Released Items)

For Testing Questions

Wendy WootenScience Test Development

Division of Accountability Services

Test Development Section

Phone:  919-807-3807

Email: Wendy.wooten@dpi.nc.gov

Upcoming Events

• Regional NSTA– 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

Questions?

Contact Us • Jami Inman

Jami.Inman@dpi.nc.gov (919) 807-3607

• Ragan Spain Ragan.Spain@dpi.nc.gov (919) 807-3950

• Benita Tipton Benita.Tipton@dpi.nc.gov(919) 807-3933