Transcript Science Update TASSP Conference—June 14, 2007 Austin, Texas

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
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Science Update
This presentation is available online at:
www.theTRC.org
Discussion Items:
 Curriculum Update
 Assessment
Update
 SB 1032
 Test development
 TAKS results overview
 Resources
 Contact Info
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Science TEKS
Review Process
The 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
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Science TEKS
Projected Timeline:
 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.
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Science TEKS
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
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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- Science
Old: 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
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Chris Comer
Conceptual resources
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 &
Worth
2. Chemistry: Concepts and Applications by
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
3. Chemistry: Applied and Descriptive by J.M. LeBel
Enterprises
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Conceptual resources
Conceptual Physics adopted instructional
materials:
1. Conceptual Physics by Prentice Hall
2. Physics: Systems and Applications by J.M. LeBel
Enterprises
Some schools also use:
3. Cambridge Physics Outlet (CPO) Science—Adopted for
Physics.
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Science Update
Science:
From TEKS
To TAKS
Assessment Division:
512-463-9536
Cyndi Louden
[email protected]
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SB 1031—EOC Assessments
Phase-out high school TAKS replaced with EOC
assessments in:
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
English I, English II, and English III
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
U.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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SB 1031—EOC Assessments
 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.
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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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SB 1031—General Information
 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
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SB 1031—General Information
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Establishes a committee to review the accountability
system and make recommendations to the legislature
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Requires the agency to conduct a survey and prepare a
report to determine the ability of school districts to
administer assessment instruments by computer
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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 TEA
Science 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/devel
op/recform.pdf
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TAKS-Inclusive
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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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TAKS Items Correct by Objectives
All Students
2006 (Percent)
90
80
70
60
50
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
40
30
20
10
0
Nature of
Science
Life
Physical
Earth
Science
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5
8
10
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Grade 8 Science TAKS
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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
2006 TAKS Grade 8
(Percent Items Correct)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
Male
Female
African American
Hispanic
White/Asian
10
0
Nature
of
Science
Life
Physical
Earth
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Demographic Summary
2006 TAKS Grade 10
(Percent Items Correct)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
Male
Female
African American
Hispanic
White/Asian
10
0
Nature
of
Science
Life
Physical
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Demographic Summary
TAKS Grade 11
(Percent Items Correct)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
Male
Female
African American
Hispanic
White/Asian
10
0
Nature
of
Science
Life
Physical
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Assessment
http://k12testing.tx.ncspearson.com/
AssessmentResults/
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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
Recommendations
for resources
and professional
development to help
insure TAKS
success
Irene Pickhardt
Assistant Director of Science
[email protected]
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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 07-09
2007-2009 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 I
Requirements for Assignment of Teachers
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/fids/19_0230_0601-3.doc
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Certifications
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 Systems
AP Environmental Science
IB 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.
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Certifications
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
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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. 812
 Physics/Mathematics: Gr.
8-12
 Mathematics/Physical
Science/Engineering: Gr.
8-12
 Physics
 Science Composite
 Science
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Science Facilities for the 4X4
What 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.
Elementary
Ft Req./up to #
students:
900 sq.ft./
22 (Ele)
800 sq. ft.
24 (Sec)
Middle
H.S.
1,200 sq. ft./
900 sq. ft.
1,400 sq. ft./
1000 sq. ft.
# of sq. ft.
space added
per student in
excess
50/
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58/
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41/
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TAKS Information Booklets
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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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Available online!
Study Guides are
provided to students
who do not meet the
standard.
www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/guides/study/
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Resources Needed In Each School:
Also available online:
www.tenet.edu/teks/science/safety
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Secondary Science
Vertical Alignment Chart for High
School Science
Has TAKS OBJECTIVES and
TEKS Student Expectations
Gives highlights from TAKS
To Order:
http://www.region4store.com/esc/Shop
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Professional Development
University of Texas
Charles A. Dana Center
Austin, Texas
 Science TEKS Toolkit—Ideas for teaching TEKS
www.sciencetekstoolkit.org
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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
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Professional Development
http://ci06.edb.utexas.edu/trc/presentati
onlibrary.html
The TRC Presentation Library
The 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.
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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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State Science Conference
Professional Development for Teachers
Sessions for Administrators
Register at www.statweb.org
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Science List Serve:
www.tea.state.tx.us/list/
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Who To Contact:
Division of Curriculum:
512-463-9581
Chris Castillo-Comer
Director of Science
[email protected]
Irene Pickhardt
Assistant Director
[email protected]
Assessment Division:
512-463-9536
Cyndi Louden
[email protected]
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