2012-2013 - OAA and OGT will test using the 2002 standards

2013-2014 – OAA and OGT will test only areas that overlap both the 2002 standards and the 2011 Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science.

2014-2015 – Next Generation Assessments will test only the 2011 Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science.

Science Assessment Timeline

Assessments will be state-developed. Testing in grades 5&8 will cover grade level

standards only. End of course exams will be administered for

High School Physical Science and Biology.

2014-2015 Next Generation Assessments: Science

Introductory High School Sciences Physical Science Biology

Advanced Sciences Chemistry Environmental Science Physical Geology Physics

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: 9-12 Science

Each syllabus and model curriculum consists of: Course Description Science Inquiry and Application Course Content – an outline of major topics Content Elaboration – in each major topic Expectations for Learning: Cognitive Demands Visions into Practice – examples of tasks that

students may perform Instructional Strategies and Resources Common Misconceptions Diverse learners Classroom Portals

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: 9-12 Science

Science Inquiry and Application: PreK-4 Observe and ask questions about the natural

environment. Plan and conduct simple investigations. Employ simple equipment and tools to gather

data and extend the senses. Use appropriate mathematics with data to

construct reasonable explanations. Communicate about observations,

investigations and explanations. Review and ask questions about the

observations and explanations of others

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science

Science Inquiry and Application: 5-8 Identify questions that can be answered

through scientific investigations. Design and conduct a scientific investigation. Use appropriate mathematics, tools, and

techniques to gather data and information. Analyze and interpret data

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science

Science Inquiry and Application: 5-8 (continued) Develop descriptions, models, explanations,

and predictions. Think critically and logically to connect

evidence and explanations. Recognize and analyze alternative

explanations and predictions. Communicate scientific procedures and

explanations.

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science

Science Inquiry and Application: 9-12 Identify questions and concepts that guide

scientific investigations. Design and conduct scientific investigations. Use technology and math to improve

investigations and communications.

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science

Science Inquiry and Application: 9-12 (continued) Formulate and revise explanations and

models using logic and evidence (critical thinking).

Recognize and analyze explanations and models.

Communicate and support a scientific argument.

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science

Science Inquiry and Application: K-12 All students must use the scientific

processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques.

All students must use the scientific processes to construct knowledge and understanding in all science content areas.

Ohio’s New Learning Standards: K-12 Science

Next Generation Science StandardsNGSS

Currently in final revision. Will identify content and science and

engineering practices that all students should learn from kindergarten to high school graduation.

The decision to adopt the standards and make them consistent between the states will lie in the hands of the states themselves.

http://www.nextgenscience.org

Grades K-5: Science Companion GLOBE Engineering is Elementary (EiE) StarLab

Grades 6-8: FOSS GLOBE Story in the Stone

SCESC and SAMM Supported Materials: K-8