Transcript Getting it Right - Science Teachers' Association of Queensland

Assessment Getting it Right
(an aspirational statement)
Aim:
To understand a process for
aligning assessment with the
Australian Curriculum: Science
Comfort with alignment
Quite confident
Moderately confident
Not very confident
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Assessment sample
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Martinazzi
Alignment
Curriculum
intent
* Starting point
Year 5 Content Descriptions
Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Living things have structural features and
adaptations that help them to survive in their
environment
Chemical sciences
Solids, liquids and gases have different observable
properties and behave in different ways
Earth and space sciences
The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting
around a star (the sun)
Physical sciences
Light from a source forms shadows and can be
absorbed, reflected and refracted
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science
Science involves testing predictions by gathering
data and using evidence to develop explanations
of events and phenomena
Important contributions to the advancement of
science have been made by people from a range
of cultures
Use and influence of science
Scientific understandings, discoveries and
inventions are used to solve problems that directly
affect peoples’ lives
Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal
and community decisions
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a
scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation
might be
Planning and conducting
With guidance, plan appropriate investigation methods to answer
questions or solve problems
Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and
accurately observe, measure and record data, using digital technologies
as appropriate
Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks
Processing and analysing data and information
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and
graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships
in data using digital technologies as appropriate
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing
explanations
Evaluating
Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or
solve a problem
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways,
including multi-modal texts
Alignment
Curriculum
intent
Achievement
standard
Achievement standard for year level
identified in the test
Year 5 Achievement Standard
By the end of Year 5, students classify substances according to their observable
properties and behaviours. They explain everyday phenomena associated with
the transfer of light. They describe the key features of our solar system. They
analyse how the form of living things enables them to function in their
environments. Students discuss how scientific developments have affected
people’s lives and how science knowledge develops from many people’s
contributions.
Students follow instructions to pose questions for investigation, predict what
might happen when variables are changed, and plan investigation methods.
They use equipment in ways that are safe and improve the accuracy of their
observations. Students construct tables and graphs to organise data and identify
patterns. They use patterns in their data to suggest explanations and refer to
data when they report findings. They describe ways to improve the fairness of
their methods and communicate their ideas, methods and findings using a range
of text types.
Alignment
In groups you will match :
• the content descriptors
with
• the achievement standard
Alignment
Content descriptors
Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their
environment
Chemical sciences
Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways
Earth and space sciences
The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)
Physical sciences
Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations
of events and phenomena
Important contributions to the advancement of science have been made by people from a range of
cultures
Use and influence of science
Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to solve problems that directly
affect peoples’ lives
Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and
predict what the findings of an investigation might be
Planning and conducting
With guidance, plan appropriate investigation methods to answer questions or solve problems
Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and accurately observe,
measure and record data, using digital technologies as appropriate
Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks
Processing and analysing data and information
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and
describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
Evaluating
Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
Achievement standard
Alignment
Content descriptors
Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Living things have structural
features and adaptations that help
them to survive in their
environment
Chemical sciences
Solids, liquids and gases have
different observable properties
and behave in different ways
Earth and space sciences
The Earth is part of a system of
planets orbiting around a star (the
sun)
Physical sciences
Light from a source forms
shadows and can be absorbed,
reflected and refracted
Achievement standard
Alignment
Content descriptors
Achievement standard
Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Living things have structural
features and adaptations that help
them to survive in their
environment
They analyse how the form of living
things enables them to function in
their environments
Chemical sciences
Solids, liquids and gases have
different observable properties
and behave in different ways
classify substances according to
their observable properties and
behaviours.
Earth and space sciences
The Earth is part of a system of
planets orbiting around a star (the
sun)
They describe the key features of
our solar system.
Physical sciences
Light from a source forms
shadows and can be absorbed,
reflected and refracted
They explain everyday phenomena
associated with the transfer of light.
Alignment
Content descriptors
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of
science
Science involves testing predictions
by gathering data and using evidence
to develop explanations of events
and phenomena
Important contributions to the
advancement of science have been
made by people from a range of
cultures
Use and influence of science
Scientific understandings, discoveries
and inventions are used to solve
problems that directly affect peoples’
lives
Scientific knowledge is used to inform
personal and community decisions
Achievement standard
Alignment
Content descriptors
Achievement standard
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of
science
Science involves testing predictions
by gathering data and using evidence
to develop explanations of events
and phenomena
Important contributions to the
advancement of science have been
made by people from a range of
cultures
how science knowledge develops
from many people’s contributions.
Use and influence of science
Scientific understandings, discoveries
and inventions are used to solve
problems that directly affect peoples’
lives
Students discuss how scientific
developments have affected people’s
lives
Scientific knowledge is used to inform
personal and community decisions
Alignment
Content descriptors
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify
practical problems or inform a scientific
investigation, and predict what the
findings of an investigation might be
Planning and conducting
With guidance, plan appropriate
investigation methods to answer
questions or solve problems
Decide which variable should be
changed and measured in fair tests and
accurately observe, measure and
record data, using digital technologies
as appropriate
Use equipment and materials safely,
identifying potential risks
Achievement standard
.
.
Alignment
Content descriptors
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify
practical problems or inform a scientific
investigation, and predict what the
findings of an investigation might be
Planning and conducting
With guidance, plan appropriate
investigation methods to answer
questions or solve problems
Achievement standard
.
Students follow instructions to pose
questions for investigation, predict what
might happen
and plan investigation methods.
Decide which variable should be
changed and measured in fair tests and
accurately observe, measure and
record data, using digital technologies
as appropriate
when variables are changed,
and improve the accuracy of their
observations.
Use equipment and materials safely,
identifying potential risks
They use equipment in ways that are
safe
.
Alignment
Content descriptors
Science Inquiry Skills cont’d
Processing and analysing data and
information
Construct and use a range of
representations, including tables and
graphs, to represent and describe
observations, patterns or relationships
in data using digital technologies as
appropriate
Compare data with predictions and use
as evidence in developing explanations
Evaluating
Suggest improvements to the methods
used to investigate a question or solve
a problem
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and
processes in a variety of ways,
including multi-modal texts
Achievement standard
.
Alignment
Content descriptors
Science Inquiry Skills cont’d
Achievement standard
.
Processing and analysing data and
information
Construct and use a range of
representations, including tables and
graphs, to represent and describe
observations, patterns or relationships
in data using digital technologies as
appropriate
Students construct tables and graphs to
organise data and identify patterns.
Compare data with predictions and use
as evidence in developing explanations
to suggest explanations and refer to
data when they report findings.
Evaluating
Suggest improvements to the methods
used to investigate a question or solve
a problem
They describe ways to improve the
fairness of their methods
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and
processes in a variety of ways,
including multi-modal texts
They use patterns in their data
and communicate their ideas, methods
and findings using a range of text types.
Achievement standard for year level
identified in the test
Year 5 Achievement Standard
By the end of Year 5, students classify substances according to their observable
properties and behaviours. They explain everyday phenomena associated with
the transfer of light. They describe the key features of our solar system. They
analyse how the form of living things enables them to function in their
environments. Students discuss how scientific developments have affected
people’s lives and how science knowledge develops from many people’s
contributions.
Students follow instructions to pose questions for investigation, predict what
might happen when variables are changed, and plan investigation methods.
They use equipment in ways that are safe and improve the accuracy of their
observations. Students construct tables and graphs to organise data and identify
patterns. They use patterns in their data to suggest explanations and refer to
data when they report findings. They describe ways to improve the fairness of
their methods and communicate their ideas, methods and findings using a range
of text types.
Assessment sample
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Martinazzi
Assessment sample
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Martinazzi
Alignment
Curriculum
intent
Assessment
task
GTMJ
Achievement
standard
Assessment sample
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Martinazzi
Year 5 Content Descriptions
Science Understanding
Earth and space sciences
The Earth is part of a system of planets
orbiting around a star (the sun)
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science
Science involves testing predictions by
gathering data and using evidence to
develop explanations of events and
phenomena
Important contributions to the
advancement of science have been made
by people from a range of cultures
Use and influence of science
Scientific understandings, discoveries and
inventions are used to solve problems that
directly affect peoples’ lives
Scientific knowledge is used to inform
personal and community decisions
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a
scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation
might be
Planning and conducting
With guidance, plan appropriate investigation methods to answer
questions or solve problems
Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and
accurately observe, measure and record data, using digital technologies
as appropriate
Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks
Processing and analysing data and information
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and
graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships
in data using digital technologies as appropriate
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing
explanations
Evaluating
Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or
solve a problem
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways,
including multi-modal texts
Year 5 Content Descriptions
Science Understanding
Earth and space sciences
The Earth is part of a system of planets
orbiting around a star (the sun)
Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science
Science involves testing predictions by
gathering data and using evidence to
develop explanations of events and
phenomena
Important contributions to the
advancement of science have been made
by people from a range of cultures
Use and influence of science
Scientific understandings, discoveries and
inventions are used to solve problems that
directly affect peoples’ lives
Scientific knowledge is used to inform
personal and community decisions
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a
scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation
might be
Planning and conducting
With guidance, plan appropriate investigation methods to answer
questions or solve problems
Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and
accurately observe, measure and record data, using digital technologies
as appropriate
Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks
Processing and analysing data and information
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and
graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships
in data using digital technologies as appropriate
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing
explanations
Evaluating
Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or
solve a problem
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways,
including multi-modal texts
the GTMJ
Alignment process
Curriculum
intent
Achievement
standard
Alignment process
Curriculum
intent
Assessment
task
GTMJ
Achievement
standard
In groups you will be given an
assessment:
• Identify the Curriculum Intent
• Record the parts of achievement standard
• Consider - does the task:
• allow students to demonstrate “C” ?
• allow opportunities for “A” ?
• Record statements for ‘A’ and ‘E’
Aim:
To understand a process for
aligning assessment with the
Australian Curriculum: Science
Thank You
Toni Fox
[email protected]