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Science Data Presentation�

Lucy Feria, Interim Superintendent

�Michael Tofte, Supervisor of STEM

Anupama Benegal, Science Teacher

Nicole Hamlet, Science Teacher

�February 22, 2016�

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Presentation Objectives

  • Develop a clear understanding of what the data are stating in Science.

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  • Examine the key features that are impacting students’ learning and growth percentiles.

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  • Apply “Next Steps” strategies/initiatives.

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New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)�

NJASK is the state assessment given to students in grades 4 and 8 to assess their content knowledge in physical, earth, space, and life sciences. 

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Proficiency Growth Report – Grade 4 (2years)���

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2013-14 Proficiency Level

Percentage of Students

2014-15 Proficiency Level

Percentage of Students

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Percent Growth

Advanced Proficient

7.1

Advanced Proficient

9.8

+ 2.7

Proficient

29.2

Proficient

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55.2

+ 26

Partially Proficient

63.7

Partially Proficient

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35

- 28.7

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Proficiency Growth Report – Grade 8 (2years)���

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2013-14 Proficiency Level

Percentage of Students

2014-15 Proficiency Level

Percentage of Students

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Percent Growth

Advanced Proficient

3.9

Advanced Proficient

1.6

- 2.3

Proficient

22.4

Proficient

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36.8

+ 14.4

Partially Proficient

73.8

Partially Proficient

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61.5

- 12.3

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�Progressive Science Initiative�(PSI)

  • During the 2014-15 school year, TPS piloted the Progressive Science Initiative Physics First Program Trenton at TCHS Chambers.
  • During 2015-16 school year, the TPS added PSI Chemistry as well as AP Physics 1 and extended PSI Physics to TCHS West.
  • The Progressive Science Initiative (PSI) is a technology and assessment based science program where assessments are directly correlated to Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

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PSI Physics �Participation Reports �����

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Course

2013-14

Total Number of Students Participating

2014-15

Total Number of Students Participating

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2015-16

Total Number of Students Participating

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Physics

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23

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587

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628

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AP Physics

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0

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0

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PSI Physics Proficiency Growth

Trenton Public Schools

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Grade/Test

Average

2013-14

Pre-PSI

Total Number

of Students

2014-15

(PSI)

Total Number of Students

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80 or higher

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5

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196

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89 or higher

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2

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78

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District Science Plan

Based upon our growth data, we want to continue with the implementation of our new science curriculum, which includes:

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    • Progressive Science Initiative (PSI)
    • Project Based Learning (PBL)
    • Argumentative Writing in Science
    • Engineering
    • Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

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QUESTIONS �

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