building a presence for science/science matters needs assessment surve y 2011-2012
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Building a Presence for Science/Science Matters Needs Assessment Surve y 2011-2012. Dates Open: March 13- April 10, 2012 Number of questions- 25 Number of responses- 628, with 590 completed responses Number of ESUs participating/number of respondents: see chart. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Building a Presence for Science/Science Matters Needs Assessment Survey 2011-2012
Number of respondents ESUs*
0-25 ESUs 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 15
26-50 ESUs 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19
200+ ESU 3
*4 respondents did not answer this question, ESU 18 did not participate
2011-2012 Building a Presence for Science/Science Matters Needs Assessment Survey
Resources used in developing survey questions:
• past NE Science Matters Surveys• national trends and science exemplary practices• results from past KICKS and LINKS evaluations
Resources used in developing survey questions:
• past NE Science Matters Surveys• national trends and science exemplary practices• results from past KICKS and LINKS evaluations
Statewide results are reported for 14 out of 25 questions included in the survey.
Statewide results are reported for 14 out of 25 questions included in the survey.
Content for the other 11 questions includes:• DOK• Increasing content knowledge• Science lab• Science instruction• Learning progressions in science• NE sample science curriculum• Additional comments
Content for the other 11 questions includes:• DOK• Increasing content knowledge• Science lab• Science instruction• Learning progressions in science• NE sample science curriculum• Additional comments
Focus groups who informed survey content and format:• Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science Board• ESUSDA- Science Cadre• Nebraska Science Matters Key Leaders• Leadership in NE KICKS Science (LINKS)• UNL and NDE Science Leaders
Focus groups who informed survey content and format:• Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science Board• ESUSDA- Science Cadre• Nebraska Science Matters Key Leaders• Leadership in NE KICKS Science (LINKS)• UNL and NDE Science Leaders
Who are the Science Matters Survey respondents?
Teaching Assignments
Percentage of 628 respondents
Elem. (PK-5) 47.0%
Middle (6-8) 19.1%
HS (9-12) 30.9%
Multiple Grades 1.8%
Administrators 1.2 %
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: increasing networking…
Answers *Within your
content area
ESU/Statewide
Agree/Strongly
Agree60.5 50.6
Disagree/Strongly
Agree8.7 10
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: discussing standards
Answers * Percent responding
Agree/Strongly Agree 65.8
Disagree/Strongly Agree 10.0
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: formative and summative assessments
Answers * Percent responding
Agree/Strongly Agree 69
Disagree/Strongly Agree 8
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: helping elementary teachers integrate science within… math and reading
Answers * Math % Reading %
Agree/Strongly
Agree71 72
Disagree/Strongly
Agree5 6
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: increasing inquiry-based science instruction
Answers * Percent responding
Agree/Strongly Agree 82
Disagree/Strongly Agree 5
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: using technology in the science classroom
Answers* Percent responding
Agree/Strongly Agree 81
Disagree/Strongly Agree 4
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: integrating elements of effective science instruction
Answers * Percent responding
Agree/Strongly Agree 77
Disagree/Strongly Agree 4
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
The most pressing issues/needs of science teachers and students in your ESU/district are: participating in professional development/information designed to minimize misconceptions regarding science standards, curriculum and assessment.
Answers* Percent responding
Agree/Strongly Agree 65
Disagree/Strongly Agree 8
•Neutral and “not answered” results make up the remainder of the 100%
Building a Presence for Science/Science Matters Needs Assessment Survey 2011-2012
How will results be shared?
• statewide ppt• by ESU
•contact Sheree- [email protected]
All ESUs will receive a Summary Report similar to this example.
To request your ESU summary, please contact Sheree Person-Pandil at [email protected]
Report Results Examples Science Matters Survey- 2012
Building a Presence for Science/Science Matters Needs Assessment Survey 2011-2012