Glen CochraneRetired from Half Hollow HillsSTANYS President Elect 2015-16Suffolk STANYS ChairpersonNYSED Ed. SpecialistRegional Science Olympiad Coordinator

Why New Science Standards?

Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science and Technology (1996)This document was the basis to develop the Core Curriculum materials.Science Regents exams are based on the Core Curriculum guides.2001-2002

Why New Science Standards?

Why New Science Standards? Since 1996, major advances in science and our

understanding of how students learn science. United States' competitive economic edge Lagging achievement of U.S. students Preparation for all careers in the modern workforce Scientific and technological literacy Many of our U.S. students aren’t prepared to engage in

public discussions about science and engineering related issues

Lack enough knowledge to be careful consumers of information related to everyday lives.

Current science education lacks equity in that allstudents need to have a foundation

What do you know about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?

New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS)?

Standards aren’t curriculum but guide the development of curriculum and assessment.

Why New Science Standards?Why these standards? Research based on how kids learn scienceProgressions: All components are organized

systematically across multiple years of schoolDeveloped with input from field experts and the

NYSSLS had input from NYS stakeholdersDoesn’t emphasize discrete facts with a focus on

breadth over depthProvides students with engaging opportunities to

experience how science is actually done

Why New Science Standards?Research Based review

The Science of Learning

Compelling case for why we are attracted to the wrong strategies for learning and teaching―and what we can do to remedy our approaches…

Its use of stories about people who have achieved mastery.

Recent findings about the human brain and how we learn.

Building Capacity in State Science Education BCSSE

The Guiding Principles of

the Framework

are Research-Based and Include. . .

National Research Council A Framework for K-12 Science Education, July 2011The Framework provides a sound, evidence-based foundation for standards by drawing on current scientific research—including research on the ways students learn science effectively—and identifies the science all K–12 students should know.

Next Generation Science Standards The Framework was used as the foundation for NGSS .A consortium of 26 states, the nonprofit company Achieve, NSTA, AAAS, NRC. Final Draft April, 2013

16 states plus DC. have adopted NGSS

Standards for ALL STUDENTS!Students Do Scienceless recall, greater understanding

April 2013•Final version of the NGSS released by AchieveMid 2013•NYSED survey comparing the NGSS and current MST standards•Data reflected that both documents have strengths and weaknesses.September 2013•NY State Science Education Consortium Position Paper recommends a NY version of NGSS that would address the weaknesses

Summer 2014 Developed by NYSED staff in collaboration with science educators

A survey for review and feedback Oct. 29 to Dec. 8, 2014 1650 respondents Majority showed strong or moderate support

January 2015◦ Approved by the Board of Regents

Statewide Strategic Plan for Science

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/strplan.html

Standards

Curriculum

Professional Development to Enhance Instruction

Assessment

Materials and Resource Support

Administrative and Community Support

Statewide Strategic Plan for ScienceSix Components

There is no timeline, we are at Standards!

February – May 2015 Science Professional Organizations

spearheaded review of NGSS by Topic to determine concepts of content that needed to be added or removed.4 STANYS Teams

Comments compiled by NYSED.

Summer and Fall 2016 Education Specialists from the Office of

Assessment created a preliminary draft of NYS Science Learning Standards – Summer 2015

Science Education Steering Committee reviewed changes to the standards – August 2015

Standards Writing Team reviews and makes recommendations to the draft – September 2015

All Modifications to NGSS had to be supported by the surveys.

November 2015-February 5, 2016 Draft NYSSLS released for review and survey

ended 2/5. March 2016 Steering Committee and NYSED

Science Associates review survey feedback. Compiled quantitative and comments for trends. Present to NYSED managers and make decision regarding changes to the draft.

Presentation of an item to the Board of Regents??

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/nys-p12-science-ls-intro.htmlLink to draft http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sci/nys-p12-science-ls.html

We have NOT adopted new science standards◦ All science assessments are still based on the

Curriculum Cores We are continuing to test students in Grade 4 and

Grade 8 for content learned from K-4 and 5-8. No changes in the 4 HS Regents Courses

Should we begin move toward the NYSSLS approach to teaching?

Absolutely

Next Step: depends on NYSED decision when to present item to BOR??Timeline for Implementation: Advocating for a thoughtful rollout following the Strategic Plan. NYSED Science Associates asking for input.Several timelines presented most with 4-5 year plan.Sample of one of several timelines

2016-17 – Building Awareness 2017-18 – Curriculum Development 2018-19 – PreK – K, Grade 3, 6, Physics 2019-20 – Pre-K, K, Grade 1, Chemistry, Physics 2020-21 – Pre-K – 5, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and NYSSLS is well over 90% the same and based on the same intent in pedagogy.

Science has been taught based on what is known and activities largely confirm what has been taught. Success was based on…

Standards based Science expects students will learn by doing science. Engage students with Phenomena, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

How does NYSSLS do this?

Three Dimensional Teaching and Learning

Science and Engineering Practices – Defining scientific “habits of mind”, i.e. inquiry AND engineering design process

Cross Cutting Concepts – Concepts (ex. patterns) that bridge disciplinary boundaries and need explicit instruction in both science and engineering

Disciplinary Core Ideas – Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; Earth & Space Sciences; Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science

1. Asking questions (science)/defining problems (engineering)

2. Developing and using models3. Planning and carrying out investigations4. Analyzing and interpreting data*5. Using mathematics and computational thinking*6 Constructing explanations (science) and designing

solutions (engineering)7. Engaging in argument from evidence*8. Obtaining, evaluating and communicating

information**Cross-over skills from ELA and Math

Seven Crosscutting Concepts(application across all domains of science)

1. Patterns. 2. Cause and effect: Mechanism and Explanation3. Scale, proportion, and quantity. 4. Systems and system models. 5. Energy and matter: Flows, Cycles, Conservation6. Structure and function. 7. Stability and change.

PerformanceExpectations

FoundationBoxes

Connection Box

Same Format as NGSS

Combines practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts

Proficiency in each performance expectation is required for overall proficiency in the standard.

3D Model: Practices, Disciplinary Core, Cross Cutting

• Connects to other topics in the grade level.• Articulates across grade levels.• Connections to Common Core State Standards

New Addition- Very InformativeBe cautious to not make this the curriculum

Progressions: Makes sense!

Logical development of the 3D through the grade levels.

NGSS has a K-12 Progression in AppendicesThis is a strength of NGSS which is also NYSSLSThemes develop as children mature.The appendices will be maintained, maybe modified for NY

Disciplinary Core Idea Sample

LS3.A Bozeman videoLS3.B Bozeman video

Engineering in my class?NGSS has an Engineering in the Practices and in progressions.

Grades K-2

APPENDIX I – Engineering Design in the NGSS

Engineering in my class?

Grades 9-12

APPENDIX I – Engineering Design in the NGSS

Work done now, - analysis, breakdown, understanding of NYSSLS - is like prepping for the next game. You will be much better prepared.

Absolutely

NY hasn’t adopted NYSSLS

Science Cores haven’t changed so why do anything?

Improved teaching and learning! We don’t need to just teach to the cores and exams.

Begin by adapting what is currently done.

Follow with integrity the INTENT of NYSSLS/NGSS.

Begin with questions and think 5 E Model. Use phenomena to engage students

39

How do we start? Look for Phenomena and it doesn’t have to be Phenomenal to engage students.

Have you noticed that sugar dissolves quicker in coffee than in ice tea?Think of where this observed phenomena can go!Science Practices: Plan Investigation, construct explanations, engage in argument from evidenceCrosscutting: cause and effect, energy and matter, patternsCore Content: Physical science

11

The water came through holes in the glass.

The water came over the top of the glass.

The water came from the air.

Where does the water on the outside of the glass of water with ice comes from?

There is no air inside. There is no glue on the

card. There is lots of air outside. Some of the air is hitting

the card. A force is needed to

support the water.

Unpack Standards Conceptual shifts - awareness Practices - progressions (some

districts starting conversation) Unit development with 3

dimensions Will not be easy, many unknowns NYS Curriculum ? New Assessments?

5-E Model BSCS (Biological Science Curriculum Study) in the late 1980’s.Framework for lesson design that include strategies for active learning.

Modified  from Presention by Deedie Jones, GPISD Teacher CoachModified from a presentation by Jennifer Payne ESC Region 14

Engage Explore Explain

EvaluateElaborate

E E E

EE

Modified  from Presention by Deedie Jones, GPISD Teacher Coach

The 7E Model

Learning research in the late 90’s added two more pieces to the learning cycle.

http://www.nsta.org/publications/news/story.aspx?id=48547

NGSS Resources and Links Achieve http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standardsNGSS Evidence Statementshttp://www.nextgenscience.org/ngss-high-school-evidence-statementsNGSS Task Assessments (MS and HS, Elementary soon)http://www.nextgenscience.org/classroom-sample-assessment-tasksNSTA Classroom Resources (curriculum ideas)http://ngss.nsta.org/Classroom-Resources.aspxNGSS Video Linkshttp://ngss.nsta.org/ngss-videos.aspxTeaching Channel Videoshttp://www.nextgenscience.org/news/ngss-teaching-channel-videos-now-availablePaul Andersen: Boseman Sciencehttp://www.bozemanscience.com/

Thank you for your attention

I hope I have been helpful.