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TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
TSELA CONFERENCENovember 2004
Corpus Christi, Texas
SCIENCE UPDATEPresented by:
Chris Castillo-Comer
Director of Science
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What’s NewDemographics The Science InitiativeTAKSHow to PrepareSome GuidelinesResources
TODAYS TOPICS:
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What’s new…
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The State of Science in The State of Science in TexasTexasThe Freshman class of ’04 must have three
years of science to graduate85% of all 11th graders passed the Exit Level
Science Assessment55% of all Texas seniors graduated with the
Recommended High School PlanThe state average for graduating seniors
attending colleges and universities is 44.6%Last year 23% of all graduating seniors took 4
years of scienceThe number of science teachers have increased
in all areasThe Texas Master Science Teacher program is
the first of its kind in the nation.
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Final Rule to Add Fourth Science Mandate to RHSP and DAP
SBOE by Aug. 1, ’07 must determine that the Legislature has appropriated enough money to pay for a fourth-year mandate and that the added requirement can be successfully implemented.
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Entering freshmen 2007; Entering freshmen 2007; Graduating class of 2011 Graduating class of 2011
The total number of graduation credits required The total number of graduation credits required under both plans remains at 24.under both plans remains at 24.
ATTACHMENT III--Text of Proposed New 19 TAC;Chapter 74. Curriculum RequirementsSubchapter F. Graduation Requirements, Beginning with
School Year 2007-2008
§74.63. Recommended High School Program.(3) Science--four credits. One credit must be a
biology credit (Biology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology). Students must choose two credits from subparagraph (A) and one credit from subparagraph (B) of this paragraph to complete the science requirement.
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(A) A student must select two credits from the following areas. Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the areas to satisfy this requirement.
(i)Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC);
(ii)Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and(iii)Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics.
ATTACHMENT III--Text of Proposed New 19 TAC;ATTACHMENT III--Text of Proposed New 19 TAC;Chapter 74.Chapter 74.
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(B)After successful completion of a biology course and two credits from IPC, a chemistry course,
and/or a physics course, a student may select the fourth required credit from
any of the following courses:(i) Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography (GMO);(ii) Environmental Systems;(iii) Aquatic Science;(iv) Astronomy;(v) Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems;(vi) AP/IB Biology;(vii)Chemistry, AP/IB Chemistry;(viii)Physics, AP/IB Physics;(ix) AP/IB Environmental Science; and(x) Scientific Research and Design.
ATTACHMENT III--Proposed New 19 TAC; Chap 74ATTACHMENT III--Proposed New 19 TAC; Chap 74
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The number of responses who favored a fourth year of science was gratifying.
Many schools will not see an increase in costs when implementing the four years of science.
Schools will have at least three years to plan for the changes and recent rigorous expectations have already hastened schools to increase laboratory facilities throughout the state.
The majority of the science courses that will be needed for the fourth credit can be taught by teachers with a composite science certification.
Most schools have adequate staff with these certification requirements already in place.
In addition, most of the science courses needed for the fourth credit will not require a laboratory setting and can be taught in regular classrooms.
Response to Public Commentary:Response to Public Commentary:
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Earth Science in the United States
State K-12 9-12California 5,986,872 1,656,111Texas 4,033,697 1,077,158New York 2,873,492 848,976
-States with content standards - 49-Earth science (ES) in state standards - 49-ES counts for required course credits - 37-ES content on a state high school test - 23-ES content in course req. for graduation - 8
-ES course required for graduation - 2-Grade 9-12 students enrolled in ES - 7%
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Science Graduation RequirementsScience Graduation RequirementsFreshmen entering 2004Freshmen entering 2004
Minimum Plan
Two credits*Recommended Plan
Three Credits
Distinguished Achievement Plan
Three Credits
Biology
IPC*
Two Credits from:Chemistry, or AP or IB Chemistry
Physics, or AP or IB Physicsor
Principles of Technology I
Biology, or AP or IB Biology
Science Electives:•Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Technology I, Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, AP/IB Chemistry, Physics,
Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography (GMO), Astronomy •Career and Technology Education Science Electives:
•Scientific Research and Design, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy and Physiology
*Students may substitute Chemistry for IPCBut then must use an elective credit for Physics
The Minimum plan can only be used with parental approvalAnd will not apply for scholarships or grants
Advanced Measures;Original research/project:Test data:3+ on AP Exam; 4+ on IB Exam;PSAT score as: Commended Scholar or higher; National Hispanic Scholar; or Outstanding Negro Student of NMSCDual Credit College courses:3.0+ gpa
C. Comer
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Science Graduation RequirementsScience Graduation RequirementsFreshmen entering 2007Freshmen entering 2007
Minimum Plan
Two credits*
Distinguished AchievementAdvanced Measures;Original research/project:; Test data:3+ on AP Exam; 4+ on IB Exam; PSAT score as: Commended Scholar or higher; National Hispanic Scholar; or Outstanding Negro Student of NMSCDual Credit College courses:3.0+ gpa
Biology
IPC*
Two Credits from:Chemistry, or AP or IB Chemistry
Physics, or AP or IB Physicsor
Principles of Technology I
Biology, or AP or IB Biology
One Required Credit:Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Technology I, Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, AP/IB Chemistry, Physics,
Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography (GMO), Astronomy Career and Technology Education Science Courses:
Scientific Research and Design, Anatomy and Physiology
*Students may substitute Chemistry for IPCBut then must use an elective credit for Physics
The Minimum plan can only be used with parental approvalAnd will not apply for scholarships or grants
Recommended andDistinguished Plans
Four Credits
C. Comer
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Mathematics TEKS Edits ’04Discussion Points with Science
Model—math may use word ‘model’ to (#1)mean concrete objects—e.g. sphere, or as verb, or (#2) to ‘model a phenomena’. Science uses only #2.
Mass—’weight’ has been used incorrectly Metric vs. customary units Density—capacity (volume) and its relationship to mass
should be established by Gr. 4 When to teach line graphs
Science TEKS Revisions scheduled for ‘07
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Demographics and what they tell us…
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U.S. Demographic Trends: 1990-2000 Population Change
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U.S. Demographic Trends 1 million new legal immigrants per year Increasing population
1990 (248 million) 2020 (325 million) 2050 (404 million) 2100 (571 million)
Aging Population (Median Age 35 to 38 by 2020) Changing Ethnicities (by 2050)
Anglo Americans (76% to 50%) African Americans (12% to 15%) Hispanic Americans (9% to 21%) Asian Americans (4% to 11%)
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Texas DemographicsTexas Population (by county)
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Texas DemographicsPersons Per Square Mile
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Texas Demographic Trends Increasing population:
1990 (16, 986,335) 2000 (20,851,820) Estimate for 2030 (33,912,528) Numerical Increase: 3,865,485 Percent Increase: 22.8%
Aging Population (Median Age 35 to 38 by 2020)
How did we get all of these people? 23% International Migration 19% Domestic Migration 58% Natural Increase
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Increased Urbanization 41% of the population of Texas lives in 4
counties on 1.8% of the dry land.
50% of the population of Texas lives in 7 counties on 3.2% of the dry land.
80% of the population of Texas lives in 40 counties on 15% of the dry land.
Science educators need to help connect their students to nature!
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Changing Ethnicities: Texas
1990 2000 2030Anglo 60.7 54.6 36.4
Black 11.7 11.4 9.5
Hispanic 25.5 31.0 46.2
Other 2.1 3.1 7.9
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Three-Year 157,420 Increase: Largest in Texas History
0
100
200
300
400
500
2000 2005 2010 2015
Th
ou
san
ds Target Actual
157,420
Texas Students Enrolled in Higher Education
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88,000+ More Students Enrolled at Two-Year Colleges
37%
6%
56%
Two-year colleges enrolled 56% of the increased number of students
Health-Related
University
Independent
Two-YearCollege
1%
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Trends in Course EnrollmentGrade Level Student Count____ Early Education 27,571 Pre-kindergarten 166,579 Kindergarten 323,502 First Grade 338,727 Second Grade 325,943 Third Grade 323,373 Fourth Grade 321,788 Fifth Grade 324,046 Sixth Grade 327,093 Seventh Grade 329,560 Eighth Grade 324,316 Ninth Grade 375,358 Sophomore Year 309,187 Junior Year 267,682 Senior Year 243,303
For a total of 4,328,028 students.
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Trends in Course EnrollmentCourse Completions ’00-01 ’01-02 ’02’03
Biology 246,160 255,094 345,474
AP Biology 11,146 10,459 11,058
Chemistry 150,708 161,182 218,812
AP Chemistry 6,213 6,226 6,869
Physics 66,213 76,471 83,683
AP Physics B 4,200 4,443 4,983
AP Physics C 1,476 1,664 1,918
IPC 191,730 195,663 282,755
GMO 6,912 5,507 6,079
Environmental Systems 19,178 14,856 16,696
AP Environmental Science
1,696 1,270 1,972
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Science Class EnrollmentCourse 1997 2003 % Change
IPC 154,351 282,755 +83%
Biology 241,431 345,474 +24%
Chemistry 118,094 218,812 +85%
Physics 40,151 83,683 +108%
GMO 0 6,079 ---
Environmental Systems
0 16,696 ---
Anatomy & Physiology
19,918 14,776 -35%
Astronomy 3,666 4,881 +33%
Aquatic Science 0 9,218 ---
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105,63699,541
94,84992,51088,59286,962
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Recommended & Above Minimum
Large increases in the percent of entering Large increases in the percent of entering students with the Recommended or Above Curriculumstudents with the Recommended or Above Curriculum
55% 53%65%
73%78%
53%
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28%31%31%34%40%42%43%47%48%
54%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Texas sends fewer students to higher Texas sends fewer students to higher education compared to other states.education compared to other states.
Source: Measuring Up 2002 – 9th graders in higher ed after 4 years.
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2005 Hispanic Target Remains a Challenge
23,748
54,565
56,159
48,041
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
White Hispanic Black
2003 Progress To Reach 2005 Target
* Asians are not targeted in the plan.
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The Texas Science Initiative Sensr Grants
After school GrantsOnline Assessment Pilot
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The Texas Science Initiative:
1. University of Texas/TEXAS REGIONAL COLLABORATIVES—
600 Teacher Mentors Trained in Elementary Science Professional Development Academies
2. TEA/TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD (THECB)—Teacher Quality Grants gr.6-12 at $5.6 million;
36 Contracts with over 30 Colleges and Universities and 6 ESC’s
3. GIRLSTART PROGRAM— Encouraging science careers for girls and historically
underserved children
Completed Contracts
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The Texas Science Initiative:
4. TEA Assessment/Curriculum:
TAKS Middle School Science Assessment at Grade 8 by ’05-06
5. TEA/SBEC:
Master Science Teacher Certification K-12
6. TEA/ESC 12:
Materials Grants for IPC for low SES districts
7. Charles A. Dana Center TEXTEAMS Academies: Bio, IPC (Chemistry, Physics)
On-Going Contracts:
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The Texas Science Initiative:
8. TEA/TAMU
Leadership Grant to convene groups
9. TEA Texas ASAP Grants:
Summer and After School Science Programs
SESnet Meeting in Austin January 23 ’05
TUSC Meeting in Austin January 24 ‘05
10. Science Diagnostic Tools
11. TEA/LCRA: STRANDS and PARKnerships Projects
Future Contracts
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New Objectives and TEKS that will target by the Middle School TAKS at Grade 8
Periodic Table and simple formulas Conversions for reference TEST Framework included Field Test: New Testing Calendar ‘06: Science
TAKS at Grade 8 on Wednesday instead of Thursday.
New Middle School TAKS Grade 8 New Middle School TAKS Grade 8 Information Booklets Information Booklets now on TEA website:now on TEA website:
Middle School Grade 8
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Becoming a Master Science Teacher Becoming a Master Science Teacher Includes $5,000 stipend
Educator Standards identify unifying concepts across teaching levels and provide a breakdown of content appropriate to each of the
teaching levels in the areas of Life, Earth and Physical Science, as well as:
History, Nature and Context of Science
Processes of Science Inquiry and Problem Solving
Classroom, Lab and Field Safety
Science specific pedagogy
Assessment of Students
Peer Mentoring
Want to be part of the process?
Email:[email protected]
Administered by SBEC
THREE LEVELS for Certification: EC-4; 4-8; 8-12
Framework for TExMaT is online for your review:
www.sbec.state.tx.us
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NEW! $200,000 Grants for STRANDS
Project and Texas Parks and Wildlife
“PARK-NERSHIPS”
Project
RFP’s to go out mid-spring ’05
Also new: Texas Science Grants for After School Programs to accelerate
student achievement
RFP’s to go out soon!
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Teacher Quality Grants
Joint effort between TEA and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, with two types of awards for ‘04-05.
Type A Teacher Quality grants are awards at $300,000 for the development of uniform, teacher training modules for the mathematics and science courses for teachers of grades 6 – 12. These modules were given the SBOE seal of approval after review.
A total of 6 awards (for a total of $3.6 million) for modules: Middle School Science Parts I (grades 6-7) and II (Grade 8); Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and IPC.
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Science Teacher Quality Module DevelopmentType A: $300,000 Grant Recipients:
GRADE 6-7 MODULE: Dr. Sandra West Texas State University 601 University Dr San Marcos, TX 78666 PH: 512-245-3360 FAX: 512-245-8713 [email protected]
GRADE 8 MODULE: Dr. Linda Hodges University of North Texas P O Box 305280 Denton, TX 76203-5280 Ph: 940-565-4450 Fax: 940-565-4425 [email protected]
IPC MODULE:Dr. Andrea FosterUniversity of HoustonCOE - Dept of Curr 256 Farish Hall Houston, Tx77204-5027PH: 713-743-4951FAX: [email protected]
CHEMISTRY MODULE:Dr. Bob BlakeTexas Tech UniversityMS 1061Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry2607 20th St.Lubbock, TX 79410PH: 806-742-4200FAX: [email protected]
BIOLOGY MODULE:Dr. Molly WeinburghTexas Christian UniversityBox 297920Fort Worth, TX 76129PH: 817-257-6115FAX: [email protected]
PHYSICS MODULE:Dr. Jim BarifaldiUniversity of TexasScience Education CenterSZB 340Austin, TX 78712-1294PH: 512-471-9460FAX: [email protected]
Each presented three TOT sessions in ‘04
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UT-ArlingtonUT-ArlingtonDr. Judy ReinhartzDr. Judy Reinhartz817.272.2187817.272.2187
UT-BrownsvilleUT-BrownsvilleDr. Rey RamirezDr. Rey Ramirez956.982.0201956.982.0201
Region XII-WacoRegion XII-WacoMarc CurlissMarc Curliss254.297.1115254.297.1115
Region XVIRegion XVISusan SmithSusan Smith806.677.5173806.677.5173
Texarkana-Texarkana-Redwater HSRedwater HSDr. D. AllardDr. D. Allard903.223.3131903.223.3131
Region XII-WacoRegion XII-WacoMidway I.S.D.Midway I.S.D.M. Curliss M. Curliss 254.297.1115254.297.1115
Region VIII-Mt. Region VIII-Mt. PleasantPleasantDale McCurdy-Dale McCurdy-903.575.2675903.575.2675
Region XVII-Region XVII-LubbockLubbockSheryl MeskinSheryl Meskin806.792.5468 x 707806.792.5468 x 707
UT-Pan AmericanUT-Pan AmericanDr. John McBrideDr. John McBride956.381.3409956.381.3409
Region XIII-AustinRegion XIII-AustinHaidee WilliamsHaidee Williams512.919.5359512.919.5359
Region XIV-Region XIV-Gaile ThompsonGaile Thompson325.675.8667325.675.8667
UNTUNTDr. James RobertsDr. James Roberts940.565.3281940.565.3281
Region VII-KilgoreRegion VII-KilgoreDonna WiseDonna Wise903.988.6772903.988.6772
NCTC-GainesvilleNCTC-GainesvilleLisa BellowsLisa Bellows940.668.7731 x 346940.668.7731 x 346
San Antonio-P. San Antonio-P. Carnahan 210-Carnahan 210-434.6711 x2743434.6711 x2743
Region IX-Wichita Region IX-Wichita Falls; L. PatrickFalls; L. Patrick940.322.6928 x 340940.322.6928 x 340
Rice-Houston-Rice-Houston-Aldine I.S.D. Aldine I.S.D. Dr. W. Dominey Dr. W. Dominey 713.348.5461713.348.5461
UT-Dallas-UT-Dallas-RichardsonRichardsonDr. H. MontgomeryDr. H. Montgomery972.883.2480972.883.2480
Galveston UTMB Galveston UTMB Ed.Outreach Fac.Ed.Outreach Fac.Dr. M. SognierDr. M. Sognier409.772.7974409.772.7974
Texas A&M CC Texas A&M CC Premont I.S.D.Premont I.S.D.Sheryl RoehlSheryl Roehl361.825.5415361.825.5415
Type B: $80,000 Grants: Round OneHeld Summer ‘04
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Type B Grants:$80,000
Second RoundHeld from
fall ’04 to end of Summer
‘05
Abilene Christian University-Chemistry Blinn College-Grade 8 Jarvis Christian College-Gr. 6&7 Lamar University-Biology Our Lady of the Lake University-Physics; Chemistry Rice University-Gr. 6&7 Texas A&M University, Commerce-Chemistry Texas A&M University-Texarkana-IPC Texas Christian University-Biology Texas State University-Gr. 6&7 Texas Tech University-Chemistry Texas Wesleyan University-Gr. 6&7 University of Houston-Victoria-IPC; Gr. 6&7 University of North Texas-Gr. 6&7;Gr. 8;Physics University of Texas at Arlington-Physics University of Texas at Dallas-Gr. 6&-7; IPC University of Texas at Tyler-Gr. 6&7 University of Texas-Pan American-Physics University of the Incarnate Word-Gr. 8;IPC Wayland Baptist University-IPC
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Example of class summary report teachers can create after administering a diagnostic to students. Report summarizes individual student performance by
Science strand and aggregate class performance
The Texas Science PortalAnd Diagnostic has been funded!
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GirlStart Program
Encourage females to take rigorous science courses that will lead to science careers
Provide professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers and provide technology to support improved science instruction… 400-500 In-service Teacher Training at:
CAST and 3 area Mini-casts 400-500 Pre-service Teacher Training at:
San Antonio, Dallas, El Paso, and Houston areas in cooperation with IHE
Service to children at 10 statewide events
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Teacher Quality Grants for Elementary Teachers through the Texas Regional Collaboratives:
2.2 Million Dollars
20 Area Trainings:Elementary Workshops
Bridging II TAKS Module 2:
Tools to Teach Science
Professional Development Academies for Professional Development Academies for Elementary TeachersElementary Teachers
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NEW! TEA SCIENCE Funding $1.9 Million TEXTEAMS ACADEMIES FOR HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE
STATE
MS TAKS Chart and Formula Chart at CAST Also will unveil MS TEKS Charts
University of TexasUniversity of TexasCharles A. Dana CenterCharles A. Dana Center
Grant Awardees: First Round95 DistrictsSpur ISD, Lisa Leech; ESC 1North Central TexasESC VIIGainesville, TXOLLU, Peggy Carnahan
Victoria, TXESC 12Little Cypress, TXMesquite, TX; Joel PalmerBeaumont, TX
Grant Awards for Round 2 announced in November
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TAKS: How We Performed…
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How We Did Overall
ScienceScience
TAKS TAKS
Met Met
StandardStandard
CommendedCommended
PerformancePerformance
Grade 5
20032004
74%83%
69%
20032004
4%16%
Grade 10 69%76%
64%
2%4%
Grade 11 67%85% 2%5%
Science
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2003-2004 Elementary SciencePercent of Average Items Correct
OBJECTIVES 2003 2004 1: Nature of Science 76% 83%2: Life Sciences 74% 79%3: Physical Sciences 66% 74%4: Earth Sciences 53% 60%
‘‘03 Commended03 CommendedPerformance:Performance:
4%4%‘‘04 Commended04 Commended
Performance:Performance:16%16%
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Texas Assessment of Knowledge and SkillsSpring ‘05 Performance Standards English-Version
TAKS GRADE 5 BLUEPRINT
Objectives:
1. Nature of Science
2. Life Sciences
3. Physical Sciences
4. Earth Sciences
Number Tested
13
9
9
9
Total Number of Items 40
Met Standard 30/40Commended Performance (Raw Score) 37/40Field Test (these items are not scored) 10
TOTAL ITEMS: 50
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Texas Assessment of Knowledge and SkillsTAKS GRADE 8 BLUEPRINT
Objectives:
1. Nature of Science
2. Living Systems & the Environment
3. Structures and Properties of Matter
4. Motion, Forces, and Energy
5. Earth and Space Systems
Number Tested
14
12
6
6
12
Total Number of Items 50
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‘03-‘04 HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCEAverage Items Correct By Objective
Science Objectives ’03 10th
’04
10th
’03 11th
’04
11th
1. Nature of Science
# of items tested on this objective
65%
17
66%
17
56%
17
67%
17
2. Organization of Living Systems
# of items tested on this objective
58%
11
61%
11
47%
8
54%
8
3. Interdependence of
Organisms & Environment
# of items tested on this objective
52%
11
56%
11
59%
8
71%
8
4. Structures and Properties of Matter
# of items tested on this objective
48%
8
51%
8
46%
11
55%
11
5. Motion, Forces, and Energy
# of items tested on this objective
63%
8
66%
8
57%
11
60%
11
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Texas Assessment of Knowledge and SkillsSpring 2005 Performance Standards
TAKS HIGH SCHOOL BLUEPRINT
Objective
1. Nature of Science
2. Organization of Living Systems
3. Interdependence of Organisms and the Environment
4. Structures and Properties of Matter
5. Motion, Forces, and Energy
Grade 10 Grade 11
17 17 11 8 11 8
8 11
8 11
Total Number of Items 55 55
Met Standard 35/55 27/55
Commended Performance (Raw Score) 50/55 50/55
Field Test Items (these items are not scored) 10 10
TOTAL ITEMS: 65
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What you need to know to prepare for the Science TAKS:
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Putting the Pieces Together…Administrators and Leaders Should:
Serve as an advocate for student success in scienceProvide funds and resources for science materials,
Equipment and ConsumablesServe as a broker for professional development based on student dataFacilitate curriculum alignment, selection and/or development based on TEKSSet goals for the science program, include in the Campus Plan and monitor progress Coach teachers and provide mentoring and time for
planning and sharing best strategiesTroubleshoot problemsAnticipate more students taking more science
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Elementary Science TAKS
PASSING RATE ’05 at PANEL RECOMMENDATION: 30/40 Items
No Release of Tests Scheduled for ’05 Updated version of ARD Manual is now on
Student Assessment WebsiteSpanish TAKS Changes: Last year for Trans-Adaptation is ’05 Spanish Science TAKS begins
separate item development and separate field test
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What’s New in the Revised TAKS Information Booklets?
Separate booklets No SDAA for TAKS Science at any grade.
Therefore, the ARD committee can recommend that a student take the grades 5,8,10 and exit level, if appropriate.
If the ARD determines that the TAKS Science tests are not appropriate for a student, then the student may be exempt.
Exempt students must take a LDAA LDAA –e.g. portfolio, modified released test.
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Revised Science TAKS Information Booklets
EMPHASIS on teaching ALL Student Expectations
Objective 1: precise measurements—e.g. cylinders that are
graduated; triple-beam balances, lengths in centimeters. Scientific processes should be taught as part of
integrated units Mapping skills are necessary Accuracy: Repeated trials may increase reliability of
results
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Elementary Science TAKS Revised Information Booklets
Objective 2: Emphasis on: “Organisms do not consciously adapt to
their environment. Instead, genetic variations allow for adaptations that may or may not be an advantage…”
Arrow direction in Food Web.
Objective 3: Students need hands-on experience with magnets. Recognize that a circuit is a system with many parts
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Elementary Science TAKS Revised Information Booklets
Objective 4 Students will be expected to be familiar with physical
characteristics of Earth and the moon, but they will not always be expected to compare them.
Examples of ‘flow’ in 5.11(A) might include mud, lava, ice, or water.
TAKS uses the nine-planet system with planets in their relative orbital positions from Sun.
“Objects in the sky”—e.g. planets, comets, stars, clouds, lightning.
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Preliminary Cumulative Pass Rate-Grade 11 Exit Level
Spring 2004-July 2004 Percent of 11th Grade
Students Who Met Standard in Spring ’04:
ELA—89% Mathematics-87% Social Studies-98% Science-88% All Tests Taken-78%
Percent of 11th Grade Students Who Met Standard in July ’04:
ELA 47%Mathematics 38%Social Studies 71% Science 49%
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TAKS July 2004 Administration
More 11th Grade students retook the Science Exit Level TAKS than any other
subject area.
Number of
Students Tested:ELA………………..15,487Mathematics……...18,146Social Studies……..3,984Science……………18,530
July 2004 Retest in Science
Of the 18,530 students retested:6,812 were male
11,699 were female
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Science TAKS No Release of Tests Scheduled for ’05 Update Version of ARD Manual is now on Student
Assessment Website The TAKS science assessments will include two griddable
items: one live and one field tested Students may see GRIDDABLE ITEMS in questions from ALL
Objectives Students will be expected to know and make measurements
from the equipment listed in TEKS 4(A) in Grades K-8. Field experiences may include:
On-going field investigations Field trips School grounds indoors and outdoors.
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Middle School TAKS
Includes SE’s from Grades 6, 7, & 8 5 Objectives
A Periodic Table
A Formula Chart
New Contractor for Items
Assessed in Spring 2006
Field Test this Spring!
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Why Is a Strong Science Program Important in Middle School?
Critical knowledge and skills are introduced in Middle School
Conceptual strands are brought to logical conclusion in Middle School
Success on Exit Level Assessments depends on Middle School
Student Retention depends on Middle School
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Critical Knowledge and Skills—In Grade 6 Students Are…
Introduced to chemical change
Working with laboratory equipment like beakers, test tubes and field equipment such as telescopes and computer probes for the first time
Using percent, average, range, and frequency and applying these in identifying patterns in collected information
Applying concepts of force and motion geologic events including volcanic activity and uplifting
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At 7th Grade, Students…
Study potential and kinetic energy
Are introduced to photosynthesis
Lay the foundation for genetics and homeostasis
Learn how compounds are different from elements
Investigate ecological succession
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8th Grade students…
Learn Interactions among solar, weather, and ocean systems
Are introduced to specific heat
Investigate Exothermic and Endothermic reactions
Can describe Interdependence in Systems
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At The Middle School Level Students Should Collect, Analyze, and Record Information Using Tools Including ….
Beakers Petri dishes Meter Sticks Graduated
cylinders
Weather instruments
Hot plates
Spring scales
Magnets
Microscopes
Telescopes
Field equipment
……and this isand this is
NOT the complete NOT the complete list!list!
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Keep in Mind…. Maps and Interpretation of Maps Importance of Minerals in understanding weathering,
erosion, deposition and natural resources All students are expected to have experience with
equipment and supplies in TEKS 8.4(A), as well as 7.4(A) and 6.4(A)
Additional Process Skills—e.g. TEKS 8.4 (B)—Extrapolation
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Teachers should know that…
The SYSTEMS Strand culminates at the Middle school level Watersheds Introduction to Chemical Properties and Compounds Formulas and Equations Simple Machines Kinetic and Potential energy
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Students Will Need to Learn About…
Surface Water and Groundwater The cause of Seasons and the length of the day Predicting results of modifying Earth’s nitrogen, water,
and carbon cycles Earth’s Geologic history Extinction Lunar Cycles
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IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Grade 8 is the culmination of the Strands that began in elementary school
Earth Science will now be tested through grade 8 The middle school TEKS provide the FOUNDTION for the
Biology, Chemistry and
Physics concepts ALL students must know to get their diploma
We MUST Teach the Middle School TEKS In Depth
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Exit Level Science TAKS
The terms ‘litmus paper’; ‘pH paper’; or ‘pH meter’ may be seen on items with background information.
Scientific Observation is a complex skill, including: Use of multiple senses, when appropriate Importance on multiple observations,
observations over time Focus on dependent variable
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Exit Level Science TAKS
Questions on TEKS 3A may include analysis or evaluation of established scientific theories; situations in everyday life; student investigations; current science.
Objective 2 questions may present students with situations involving current events in genetics, such as genetic fingerprinting, etc.
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Exit Level Science TAKS: Keep in Mind
Connections between ecology, genetics and evolution. Humans may be part of food chains, webs. Newton’s Laws may include the Law of Universal
Gravitation Impact of energy sources on the environment may
include solar cells, fossil fuels, rechargeable batteries, wind power, hydrogen, hydroelectric or geothermal.
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What’s New in the TAKS Information Booklets?
Separate booklets No SDAA for TAKS
Science at any grade. Therefore, the ARD committee can recommend that a student take the grades 5,8,10 and exit level, if appropriate.
If the ARD determines that the TAKS Science tests are not appropriate for a student, then the student may be exempt.
Exempt students must take a LDAA
LDAA –e.g. portfolio, modified released test.
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Grade 10
Objective 1 Students may be asked to apply basic earth/space science
concepts to questions
Objective 2 Be familiar with carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and their role
in living systems
Objective 3 Some plant and animal diseases caused by bacteria and
viruses. Background information is usually given
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Grade 10 and Exit Level
Limited English proficient (LEP) students can be exempted from the grade 10 test.
But LEP students can receive only a one-time postponement from Exit-level.
Beginning in the 2004-05 school year, all students will take 3 years of science.
Importance of Interdisciplinary units on student retention of information.
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Exit LevelObjectives 1, 3, & 5 Same as Gr. 10Objective 2 Use Punnett squares and probability to find possible
genotypes and phenotypes. Predict possible genotypes involving sex-linked traits and multiple alleles.
Objective 4 EMPHASIS on use of periodic table and on factors that
affect solutions Calculate density and apply it to buoyancy, density
columns, substance identification
.
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What Should Teachers Remember About Helping Students be Prepared for
Gr. 10 & 11 TAKS? Bio 4 D—students need to know that bacteria cause
disease by producing toxins
IPC 6F—you may see both light bulbs and batteries in both series and parallel circuits
IPC6A—you may see energy in an ecosystem in IPC
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Some Guidelines…
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What Do We Know About Student Achievement?
Nationally: 12th Grade Achievement In Math and Science is Up…Somewhat
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High School Achievement: Math and Science
280
285
290
295
300
305
310
315
1986 1990 1992 1994 1996 1999
MathScience
Source: NAEP 1999 Trends in Academic Progress.
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Source: NCES 1999-081R, Highlights From TIMSS
Nations' Average Science Performance Compared with the U.S.
0%
50%
100%
Grade 4 Grade 8 Grade 12
Nations scoring higher than the U.S.
Nations scoring the same as the U.S.
Nations scoring below the U.S.
TIMSS
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PISA US 15 Year-Olds Rank Near
Middle Of The Pack Among 32 Participating Countries
U.S. RANKREADING 15TH
MATH 19TH
SCIENCE 14TH
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#1. Can we agree on a single, overarching goal for high school that will give clearer purpose, focus to our
reform efforts?
So, What To Do?
Four questions to help frame our improvement efforts.
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Kids and Parents are Clear: Their Goal is College
Responses From
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Work full-time
Source:Metropolitan Life, Survey of the American Teacher 2000: Are We Preparing Students for the 21st Century?, September 2000.
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Indeed, Most High School Grads Do Go On To Postsecondary Within 2
Years
Entered Public 2-YearColleges
26%
Entered 4-Year Colleges 45%
Other Postsecondary 4%
Total 75%
Source: NELS: 88, Second (1992) and Third (1994) Follow up; in, USDOE, NCES, “Access to Postsecondary Education for the 1992 High School Graduates”, 1998, Table 2.
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Source: US bureau of Labor Statistics and Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey, March 2002
That’s Good, Because Education Pays:Annual Earnings of 25-34
yr-olds by Attainment, 2001
27831 2966334259 36135
49011
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
HS, nodiploma
HS diploma Some coll, nodeg
Assoc deg BA/BA
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But Many of Those College Freshmen Not Prepared…and Do Not Return for
Sophomore Year
4 year Colleges 26%
2 year Colleges 45%
Source: Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999
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To break through:
ALL students must graduate from high school ready for postsecondary education.
#2. It is increasingly clear that student success--in college, on assessments, and in gaining access to decent jobs--depends on completing a rigorous,
college prep-level curriculum.
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Transcript Study:
single biggest predictor
of college success is
QUALITY AND INTENSITY OF
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Cliff Adelman, Answers in the Tool Box, U.S. Department of Education.
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Source: USDOE, NCES, Vocational Education in the United States: Toward the Year 2000, in Issue Brief: Students Who Prepare for College and Vocation
*Grade 8-grade 12 test score gains based on 8th grade achievement.
Even Bottom Quartile Students Gain More From College Prep Courses*
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Challenging Curriculum Also Results in Lower Failure Rates,
Even for Lowest Achievers
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Source: SREB, “Middle Grades to High School: Mending a Weak Link”. Unpublished Draft, 2002.
Ninth-grade English performance, by high/low level course, and eighth-grade reading achievement quartiles
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Requirements for tool and Die Makers– Four or five years of apprenticeship and/or postsecondary training;
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics; Average earnings: $40,000 per year.
Requirements for sheet Metal Workers— Four or five years of apprenticeship;
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and technical reading;
And they’ll be better prepared for the workplace:
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#3. Organizing Time and Staff in Pursuit of Different
Outcomes
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*Teachers who lack a major or minor in the fieldSource: National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future, What Matters Most: Teaching for America’s Future (p.16) 1996.
Classes in High Poverty High Schools More Often Taught by
Underqualified* Teachers
28%
14%19%
16%
40%
20%
31%
18%
0%
50%
Math Science English Social Studies
< 20% Free Lunch > 49% Free Lunch
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Students in Low Track Classes Are More Often Taught by Under-
qualified Teachers
51.1%55.1%
43.0%
66.8%
20.4%
33.5%
11.2%
24.7%
0%
70%
History Physical Science Math English
High-TrackLow-Track
Source: Ingersoll, The Problem of Underqualified Teachers in American Secondary Schools Educational Researcher, Vol. 28, No 2 (March 1999) pp. 26-37
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The Full Year Calendar
Time
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Less Summer Vacation
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Less Weekends, Holidays, & Summer Vacation
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Less Professional Development Days & Early Dismissal/Parent Conferences
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Less Class Picnic, Class Trip, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hannukkah, Awards, Assembles, & Concerts
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Less State and District Testing
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Bottom Line:Roughly 13-15 Eight-Hour Days
Per Subject Per Year!
Time and Staff
Let’s get our teachers into quality professional development;
Let’s align our time and effort to intellectually engage all students
With effective inquiry activities and stop teaching what is not effective!
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#4. Are there better ways to accelerate our top
students?Fastest growing part of the high school curriculum?
AP/IB (college-level) courses
Let’s get more kids into more rigorous courses!
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Resources for Success
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Safety and
Facility Resourc
es:Should be in every school
library!Also available online:www.tenet.edu/teks/science/safety
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Library Resources:www.aaas.orgwww.aaas.org
www.nsta.orgwww.nsta.org
These national science documents help you find background information on the content that is
contained in the TEKS.
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Recommended Science Resources: Who is this for:
10th Graders not taking IPC 11th Graders needing review of physics
concepts Students not successful on Objective 5 Educators who want to integrate biology
and chemistry with physics Anyone wanting to refresh their physics
knowledge
www.texassciencecenter.org
PHYSICS Science Traveler
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STATE STATE FINALISTS FINALISTS
’’0404Elementary Elementary
DivisionDivisionMimi HalfertyMimi Halferty2nd Gr. TeacherJoe Dan Mills Elem.Austin ISD Science Supervisor:Barbara ten Brink
’’04-’05: Gr. 7-12 Teachers Apply: 04-’05: Gr. 7-12 Teachers Apply: www.nsf.gov/PAwww.nsf.gov/PA
Lonna SandersonLonna Sanderson3rd Gr. TeacherWill Davis Elem. Austin ISD Science Supervisor: Barbara Ten Brink
Kay Stanson6th Gr. TeacherWoodlake Hills Judson ISDScience Supervisor: Christy Scott
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PAEMST ‘03PAEMST ‘03
Please nominate excellent teachers ‘05: Grades 7-12 science
www.paemst.org
National Texas Awardee: Gail Bromily-McGee
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Who to Contact:TEA Science Staff:
Chris Castillo-ComerDirector of Science
Irene Pickhardt Assistant Director
512-463-9581