Download - Content Standards Update December 2011
On The Road to College and Career Readiness
Center for Curriculum and Assessment
Ohio Department of Education
Marcia Barnhart, Assistant Director
Professional Development
Event Timeline
Regional Meetings on the Standards and Model Curriculum • ODE delivers to ESCs• ESCs deliver to districts
Fall (Oct.-Dec. 2011)
Spring ( March –May 2012)
Targeted Professional Development Meetings• ODE trains Regional Content
Facilitators (RCFs)• RCFs deliver content-specific
workshops across all 5 RttT regions
Oct. 2011 –May 2012
Educators can register on STARS for these workshops.
Being qualified for:
–A degree-granting postsecondary education, without remediation
–A chosen career, ready for advanced training.
What is College and Career Readiness?
ACT, “The Conditions of College & Career Readiness, Class of 2010: Ohio.”
Are Ohio Students Ready for College?
28%
72%
48%58%
34%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
All Four Areas College English
Composition
College Algebra
College Social Sciences
College Biology
Percent of Ohio Students Ready for College-Level Coursework (according to ACT benchmarks)
Jobs Will Require More Education & Training
72%
28%
1973
38%
62%
2018
NO COLLEGE REQUIREDCOLLEGE REQUIRED
Source: Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, 2010.
Ohio’s Coherent and Integrated Education System:
Model Curricula:
March 2011
Aligned System of Assessments:
2014
Common Core and
State Revised
Standards: June 2010
What? How?
How Well?
House Bill 1: Content Standards
The standards shall specify… the core
academic content and skills… that will
allow each student to be prepared for
postsecondary instruction and the
workplace for success in the twenty-first
century. (Adopted June 2010)
ORC § 3301.079(A)(1)(a)
Ohio’s Standards Development Process
• Teams of ODE content experts
• Classroom teachers and administrators
• Higher education representatives
• Content-related organizations
• Business representatives
• Final standards adopted June 2010
Attributes of the CCSS: English Language Arts
• Shift in emphasis from fiction to nonfiction in reading and writing.
• Focus on close analysis of texts with evidence to back up claims and conclusions.
• Emphasis in teaching literacy skills in and through history/social studies, science, and technical content areas.
Based on Reading framework for the 2009 National Assessment of
Educational Progress. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Attributes of the CCSS: Mathematics
Engage student in the content through the Mathematical Practices
Math increases rigor for problem solving and critical thinking. The math CCSS align to grade 6 through High school curriculum, including advanced placement classes.
Attributes of the Science Standards
Scientific Inquiry
Engineering
Technological Design
Ohio is one of 20 states that has been selected to lead an important effort to improve science
education for all students.
Attributes of the Social Studies Standards
Promotes
• Historical Thinking
• Civic Participation
Includes
• Economic Decision-making
• Financial Literacy
A Comprehensive Curriculum that:
World Language Timeline
Current revision process 2011
Adoption June 2012
Model Curriculum 2013
Implementation 2014-2015
Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Art
Adoption June 2012Model Curriculum 2013Implementation 2014-2015
SB 210 and The Physical Education Evaluation
• Signed in June 2010
• Includes four components to be included on the state report card starting with 2012-2013 school year
• Not a factor in performance ratings
Senate Bill 210
First Component
Student success in meeting benchmarks
contained in physical education standards
adopted under division (A)(3) of Section
3301.079 of Ohio Revised Code
…the state board shall adopt a model
curriculum… The model curriculum shall be
aligned with the standards, to ensure that the
academic content and skills specified for each
grade level are taught to students, and shall
demonstrate vertical articulation and
emphasize coherence, focus, and rigor.
(Adopted March 2011)ORC §3301.079(B)
House Bill 1:Model Curriculum
Model Curriculum Template
Instructional Strategies and Resources
Content Specific Sections
Expectations for Learning
Content Elaborations
ELA and Science Model Curricula
Model Curricula
English Language Arts
Comparative Analysis Document
Content that is new to
Kindergarten
Content that is still included at
Kindergarten, but may be
modified or at a greater depth
Content that is no longer a focus
at Kindergarten
Earth and Space Sciences: Weather can be
measured and has seasonal patterns
(formerly in 2nd grade)
Earth and Space Sciences: The moon and
sun are observed in different positions in
the sky throughout the day/night. The lit
portion of the moon is different throughout
the month (formerly in 2nd grade).
Life Science: Living things have certain
characteristics (formerly in 1st and 2nd
grades).
Life Science: Living things use body parts to
seek resources (formerly in 1st grade).
Physical Science: Some objects and
materials can be made to vibrate and
produce sound (formerly in 2nd grade).
Earth and Space Sciences: Weather changes
are long term and short term.
Earth and Space Sciences: The moon, sun
and stars move in patterns and can be seen
at different times of the day or night.
Life Science: Living things are different from
non-living things.
Life Science: Living things are found in
different areas around the world and have
physical traits to help them survive.
Physical Science: Objects and materials have
physical properties, can be sorted, and are
made up of parts
Earth and Space Sciences: Living things
cause changes on Earth (now in LS, 2nd
grade).
Life Science: Plants and animals resemble
their parents. Some variations can exist
among individuals (now in LS, 3rd grade).
Physical Science: Things move in
different ways (now in 1st grade).
Physical Science: Pushes and pulls can
change how things move (now in 1st
grade).
Eye of Integration
• What is it? A tool that facilitates integration of concepts and skills across content areas and applications.
• Purpose: To encourage depth, rigor, and relevancy in Ohio classrooms.
• Components:– Topic, essential question or big idea
– Universal Skills or 21st Century Skills
– Content area specific integration
New Assessments
“The state board of education shall…
develop achievement tests aligned with
the academic standards and model
curriculum for each of the subject areas
and grade levels required by section
3301.0710 of the Revised Code.”ORC 3301-13-01 (C)(1)
►K-8• Combine reading and writing into a single
English language arts assessment
• Establish 3 performance levels (instead of 5)
►High School• College Test
• Series of End of Course exams
• Senior Project
Ohio’s New Assessments: HB153
25
New Generation Assessments
Assess all students, except those with “significant cognitive disabilities”
Administer online, with timely results
Use multiple measures
Source: Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 68 /
Friday, April 9, 2010 pp. 18171-85
Assessment Consortia
Both PARCC & SMARTER Balanced consortia will have :
► English language arts and mathematics assessments►On-line testing► Interim and summative components► Item Types
• Multiple choice
• Extended response
• Technology-enhanced
• Performance assessments►High school tests: End-of-course vs. End-of-year► Teachers involved in developing and scoring tests
New Assessments Introduce
Online Testing
Assessment Timeline
2011 2012 20152013 2014
State Board Adopted Model
CurriculumMarch, 2011
State Board Adopted StandardsJune, 2010
First Assessment Administration
2014-2015
Development Phase:• Test development• Field testing• Standards setting
2012 - 2014
What Should Districts Do Now?
• Become familiar with:– Common Core State Standards
– Revised standards
– Model curricula for each
• Utilize crosswalks and comparative analyses to identify changes in content and levels of rigor
• Assure that all students have access to high quality instruction and challenging curriculum
• Develop support structures for struggling students
• Watch for new opportunities and resources
• Be skeptical of easy alignment and quick fixes
State Transition TimelineJune 2010-July 2011
2011-2012 School Year
2012-2013 School Year
2013-2014 School Year
2014-2015 School Year
Phase 1- Communication and Awareness
Statewide awareness and
understanding of the new
academic standards and
model curriculum
Participating member in both
national assessment
consortia
OAA and OGT assessments
aligned to the Ohio’s 2001
and 2002 academic standards
Accountability based on the
OAA and OGT
Phase 2 - Alignment and Refinement
Curriculum alignment to the
new standards
National assessment
consortia and state
assessment development
work
OAA and OGT assessments
aligned to the Ohio’s 2001
and 2002 academic standards
Accountability based on the
OAA and OGT
Phase 3 - Alignment and Initial
Transition
Continued alignment and
initial implementation of
aligned curriculum and
instruction
National assessment
consortia and state
assessment development
work
OAA and OGT assessments
aligned to the Ohio’s 2001
and 2002 academic standards
Accountability based on the
OAA and OGT
Phase 4 - Complete
Transition and Full
Implementation
Implementation of
local curriculum &
instruction aligned
to the CC and
state revised
standards.
National and state
assessments fully
operational
Accountability
based on the new
national- and
state- level
assessments
Development and implementation of necessary resources and professional development for a successful transition to Ohio’s Integrated Educational System