Science:

ELOs, NGSS, & CCSS Coaching Guide

Achievement Meeting

December 17, 2014

Jenn McCluan, Science ToSA

Outcomes

During our time together this morning, we will:

• become familiar with the progress of our site-based and district-wide science ELO, CCSS, and NGSS work.
• experience an NGSS aligned performance task so that we can
• explore the anatomy of NGSS performance expectations and articulate how they differ from previous science standards.
• consider the implications of NGSS three dimensional learning for science teachers and students.
• examine and practice using the CCSS Classroom Coaching Guide.

Original ELO Work

• Goal: each site will develop 4-5 Essential Learning Outcomes and Formative Assessments.
• These ELOs should reflect
• Common Core Literacy Standards for Science and Technical Subjects.
• NGSS Practice 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence.
• NGSS Practice 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating information.
• Many sites set aside earlier versions of ELOs (content rich) and embraced literacy skills and vertical alignment.

Current ELO Work

• ELO similarities (and curiosity) began to emerge between sites.
• Graphing
• Writing a Lab Conclusion
• Teachers expressed interest in developing district-wide, vertically-aligned ELOs.
• Science ELO Volunteer Committee met on 12-11-14.
• Each site shared its ELO work.
• Group agreed upon 7 Bundled, Broad ELOs.
• Small groups unpacked ELOs by grade level/course, knowledge, and skills (Example).

ELO Work: Next Steps

• We are in the process of discussing our next steps.
• Additional unpacking is needed
• by grade level/by course
• articulation of knowledge and skills
• What is the best way to share Science ELO committee work?
• preference of group was to share through chairs at sites
• committee may need to meet again before sharing to complete unpacking
• How might we (re)engage with science teachers about their ELO work during this transition period?

NGSS Performance Task

• CA NGSS Assessment Schedule (tentative)
• 2016-2017 Pilot Test
• 2017-2018 Field Test
• 2018-2019 Operational Test
• According to Dr. Blessing T. Mupanduki, California Department of Education Research and Evaluation Science Consultant
• NGSS Assessments are likely to follow a hybrid model of computer adaptive testing and performance tasks
• CA is examining model similar to Vermont’s NECAP
• New England Common Assessment Program Released Items

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Bird Beaks!

Which beak will pick up the most different kinds of food?

Instructions and Student Response Sheets (Pages 6-10)

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Rubric and Sample Student Answers

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Bird Beak Reflection

• How does this performance task differ from the assessments aligned to the previous California Science Standards?
• What Common Core skills would students need to be successful in this activity?
• Using your NGSS Abbreviations and Codes, identify each of the following used during the Bird Beak Activity
• Science and Engineering Practices
• Disciplinary Core Ideas
• Cross Cutting Concepts

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3 Dimensional Learning

Successful NGSS implementation requires full integration of the 3 dimensions.

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NGSS Performance Expectations

• Anatomy and Architecture of an NGSS Performance Expectation

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• What would an NGSS Performance Expectation look like for the Bird Beak Activity?
• Elementary School (3rd-5th Grades)
• Middle School (6th-8th Grades)
• High School (9th-12th Grades)

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NGSS Implications

• What are the implications of this 3 Dimensional Learning
• for science teachers?
• for students?
• How might we respond to teachers who say, “I’m already doing NGSS?”
• Which aspects of NGSS might science teachers find exciting?
• Which aspects of NGSS might be intimidating/troubling for science teachers?
• What will the release of the California NGSS Framework draft in May, 2015 tell us?

NGSS Support for Teachers

• PD Opportunities for Science Teachers
• 8-21-14 Inservice Day (NGSS Shifts, Timeline & Architecture)
• 9-22-14 STEM 2014 Conference San Diego
• 11-5-14 NGSS Focus Group (SDCOE John Spiegel)
• 12-4-14 NSTA/CSTA Long Beach Conference
• 1-27-15 Inservice Day (NGSS Conceptual Flow activity)
• 2-20-15 NGSS Leadership Summit (SDCOE)
• ToSA Support
• Monthly Science Newsletter and Resource Page
• individual, small group, PLC, department support
• NSTA Curated NGSS Resources expected late January/early February 2015
• NGSS-Released Classroom Assessment Tasks

Common Core Coaching Guide

• History and Purpose of Coaching Guide
• created for teachers by teachers
• to help teachers reflect upon the Common Core alignment of their instruction, perhaps with the support of an observer
• Not an evaluative tool
• Structure and Organization of Guide
• Not all of the components listed here will be evident in every lesson or classroom observation
• Slow Rollout by ToSAs with Departments at sites or individual teachers
• Use the Guide While Watching Steven Carpenter’s Engineering Class
• Real World Problem-Solving: Designing an iPad Case for Teachers

Coaching Guide Reflections

• Which Common Core components stood out to you in Steven Carpenter’s iPad case engineering lesson?
• Which portion of the Coaching Guide did you choose to focus on when observing this lesson?
• What evidence were you able to collect by observing students in Mr. Carpenter’s class?
• How did Mr. Carpenter support students in developing their Common Core skills in this lesson?
• Was the guide helpful for you?
• How might it be improved?

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Wrap Up and Take-Aways

• What remaining questions do you have?
• What is the most significant takeaway for you from today’s conversation?
• Please let me know how I might continue to support you and our colleagues.
• Thank you!