2012-2013 - OAA and OGT will test using the 2002 standards
2013-2014 – OAA and OGT will test only areas that overlap both the 2002 standards and the 2011 Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science.
2014-2015 – Next Generation Assessments will test only the 2011 Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science.
Science Assessment Timeline
Assessments will be state-developed. Testing in grades 5&8 will cover grade level
standards only. End of course exams will be administered for
High School Physical Science and Biology.
2014-2015 Next Generation Assessments: Science
Introductory High School Sciences Physical Science Biology
Advanced Sciences Chemistry Environmental Science Physical Geology Physics
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: 9-12 Science
Each syllabus and model curriculum consists of: Course Description Science Inquiry and Application Course Content – an outline of major topics Content Elaboration – in each major topic Expectations for Learning: Cognitive Demands Visions into Practice – examples of tasks that
students may perform Instructional Strategies and Resources Common Misconceptions Diverse learners Classroom Portals
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: 9-12 Science
Science Inquiry and Application: PreK-4 Observe and ask questions about the natural
environment. Plan and conduct simple investigations. Employ simple equipment and tools to gather
data and extend the senses. Use appropriate mathematics with data to
construct reasonable explanations. Communicate about observations,
investigations and explanations. Review and ask questions about the
observations and explanations of others
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science
Science Inquiry and Application: 5-8 Identify questions that can be answered
through scientific investigations. Design and conduct a scientific investigation. Use appropriate mathematics, tools, and
techniques to gather data and information. Analyze and interpret data
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science
Science Inquiry and Application: 5-8 (continued) Develop descriptions, models, explanations,
and predictions. Think critically and logically to connect
evidence and explanations. Recognize and analyze alternative
explanations and predictions. Communicate scientific procedures and
explanations.
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science
Science Inquiry and Application: 9-12 Identify questions and concepts that guide
scientific investigations. Design and conduct scientific investigations. Use technology and math to improve
investigations and communications.
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science
Science Inquiry and Application: 9-12 (continued) Formulate and revise explanations and
models using logic and evidence (critical thinking).
Recognize and analyze explanations and models.
Communicate and support a scientific argument.
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science
Science Inquiry and Application: K-12 All students must use the scientific
processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques.
All students must use the scientific processes to construct knowledge and understanding in all science content areas.
Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science
Next Generation Science StandardsNGSS
Currently in final revision. Will identify content and science and
engineering practices that all students should learn from kindergarten to high school graduation.
The decision to adopt the standards and make them consistent between the states will lie in the hands of the states themselves.
http://www.nextgenscience.org
Grades K-5: Science Companion GLOBE Engineering is Elementary (EiE) StarLab
Grades 6-8: FOSS GLOBE Story in the Stone
SCESC and SAMM Supported Materials: K-8
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