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The NGSS and Madison

A Presentation to the Madison Board of Education March 8, 2016

Tom PatersonSupervisor of Science and Technology

What is the NGSS?

• Is a multi-state effort to develop new science

content and practice standards.

• Has been developed from National Research

Council studies on how students learn science.

• Places the emphasis on how we teach science

and the integration of science disciplines along

the K-12 continuum.

The Next Generation Science Standards:

http://www.nextgenscience.org/

NGSS is a registered trademark of Achieve.

How did we get to NGSS?

The National Research Council (NRC) established a committee of practicing scientists, science education researchers, and science education standards experts that was charged with:

• Developing a conceptual framework that would specify core ideas in:

Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science,

as well as applications of Engineering and Technology

• Developing crosscutting concepts and practices around which standards should be developed

• Articulating how disciplinary core ideas (DCIs) and crosscutting concepts intersect for at least three grade levels

Foundation of the NGSS

• Children are born investigators

• Focus must be on Core Ideas and Practices

• Student understanding develops over time

• Connections need to be made to students’ interests and experiences

• Science and Engineering require both knowledge and practice

http://www.nap.edu/cover/13165/450

The K-12 Framework for Science Education was

the result of the committee work and is based on

the guiding principles that:

NGSS - Frequently asked questions

Why new science standards now?

• Most of the guiding documents that States were using to develop science standards

had not changed or been updated in over 15 years.

Was NGSS a Federal initiative? Is this the “Common Core” of Science?

• The federal government was not involved in this effort and did not fund it.

• No. Development of the NGSS was independent, but it took CCSS into consideration.

Who funded NGSS?

• The Carnegie Corporation of New York supported the development work.


Was the public (teachers or stakeholders) involved in the process of creating NGSS?

• Yes. The first two drafts were released to the public for feedback. A large amount of

feedback came from educators and resulted in major changes in the drafts.

• 26 Lead States provided guidance throughout the process.

Who decides to adopt NGSS?

• It was state-led, and states will decide whether or not to adopt the standards.

• New Jersey adopted the NGSS in July of 2014, with implementation dates:

Grades 6 – 12: September 2016

Grades K – 5: September 2017

• As of March 2016, 16 States and Washington DC have adopted the standards in whole.

• Many other states are adopting nearly identical standards (example: New York State)



http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/sciencestand/grade-3/3-physical-sciences.pdf http://www.nextgenscience.org/topic-arrangement/3forces-and-interactions

NGSSProposed NY Standards

What does the NGSS mean for Madison?

The Mission of Madison Science

• Inspire students to be passionate about

Science and the learning process

• Develop student ability to Construct and

Engage in Argument from Evidence

What does the NGSS mean for Madison?

The NGSS is an opportunity

It is an opportunity to:

• Reevaluate how we teach science

• Align practices across disciplines

• Develop new instructional practices

• Identify and implement new curricular resources

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Foundation of the NGSS

The Framework is the research basis for NGSS

It is comprised of 3 Dimensions:

Science and Engineering Practices

- What scientists do to perform investigations and build models to describe the world

Crosscutting Concepts

- The common themes and unifying concepts that apply across all science domains

Disciplinary Core Ideas

- Concepts that have broad importance and application across multiple disciplines

Three Dimensional Learning

• The concept 3-Dimensional learning is a major

shift in science instruction

• In the NGSS science standards are not just

content statements - they are about how we

teach

• NGSS Instruction happens when the three

dimensions are brought together and made

obvious to students during the instruction

Practices

Crosscutting

ConceptsDCIs

3-Dimensional Learning

1. Asking questions (for science) and

defining problems (for

engineering)

2. Developing and using models

3. Planning and carrying out

investigations

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

5. Using mathematics and

computational thinking

6. Constructing explanations (for

science) and designing solutions

(for engineering)

7. Engaging in argument from

evidence

8. Obtaining, evaluating, and

communicating information

Science and Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts

Physical Science• Matter and its interactions

• Motion and stability:Forces and interactions

• Energy

• Waves and their applications in technologies

for information transfer

Life Science• From molecules to organisms: structures and

processes

• Ecosystems: interactions, energy, and

dynamics

• Heredity: inheritance and variation of traits

• Biological evolution: unity and diversity

Earth and Space Science• Earth’s place in the universe

• Earth’s systems

• Earth and human activity

Engineering• Engineering Design

1. Patterns

2. Cause and Effect

3. Scale, Proportion, and

Quantity

4. Systems and System

Models

5. Energy and Matter: Flows,

Cycles, and Conservation

6. Structure and Function

7. Stability and Change

How is NGSS different than NJCCCS?

NJCCCS

Content Statement:

● All matter is made of atoms. Matter made of only one type of

atom is called an element.

Cumulative Progress Indicator (5.2.8.A.1):

● Explain that all matter is made of atoms, and give examples of

common elements.

How is NGSS different than NJCCCS?

NGSS

http://www.nextgenscience.org/pe/5-ps1-1-matter-and-its-interactions

Curricular Opportunities

• K-5: Will require a complete overhaul of curriculum sequencing and topics

• 6-8: Increased emphasis on content integration in and across each grade

• 9-12: Infusing more Earth and Space Science content into core progression

Curricular Challenges

• This is all new – no one has done it yet!

• Resources are still being developed

• Full implementation calls for increased instructional time and content in K-5 and 9-12

• State guidance leaves unanswered questions

• Professional Development on the classroom instructional practices is only emerging now

Implementation Preparation

2013-2014: • Document review anticipating New

Jersey Adoption

2014 – 2015: • Understanding the instructional shifts

in the standards• Reading and Applying the standards• Evaluation of current curriculum• Comparing implementation plans

from other districts

2015 – 2016: • Formation of NGSS PLC groups• Gap analysis• Evaluation of 6-8 resources• Initial exposure for entire K-5 staff

2016 – 2017:• PLC group lesson studies• Review and adjust curriculum• K-5 resource evaluation and

piloting

In-district work on NGSS



Jersey Adoption


in the standards• Reading and applying the standards• Evaluation of current curriculum• Comparing implementation plans




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2013/2014: • Document review anticipating New

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Out of District Professional Development

All Secondary teachers will have attended NJDOE Model Curriculum Workshops by the May 2016

NGSS Summer Institute (5 Days)• 4 Secondary Teachers in the Summer of 2015• 8 Secondary and 4 Elementary Teachers in the

Summer of 2016

State Assessments

• Science is currently assessed in Grades 4, 8 (NJASK) and in High School Biology (BCT) - this will continue

• Spring 2017 testing will be transitional, representing both NJCCCS and NGSS

• Spring 2018 testing is planned to be online, and have a similar look to PARCC testing

Summary

• While there is still a lot to do, the planning and preparation will enable us to be ready for implementation

• Our teaching staff is embracing this work and is doing an excellent job in moving Madison forward

• The NGSS simply reinforces the department’s established K-12 articulation efforts, and places additional emphasis on the importance of Science and Engineering practices

The NGSS and Madison

A Presentation to the Madison Board of Education March 8, 2016

Tom PatersonSupervisor of Science and Technology

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