 K-12 Science Learning Standards Standards.pdf Standards.pdf.

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 K-12 Science Learning Standards Standards.pdf Standards.pdf 1

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 Understanding the Systems, Inquiry and Application EALRs are an identified area of need for all teachers in the State.  Throughout the year these three areas will be addressed in the Moodle and will be built out with instructional and pedagogical supports. 4

Align to Standards 2009 K-12 Science Learning Standards for Systems, Inquiry, Application, and the Life Science Domain (EALR 4) Test Window May/June 2012 Jan/Feb 2013 Graduation Requirement Required for the class of 2015 and beyond (9 th graders in ) Who Takes the EOC Any student enrolled in a course credited as high school level biology (Course codes: Biology and IB Biology 03057) All 10 th graders to meet the requirements of NCLB (Online testing – not currently scheduled) 5

High School 2010 HSPE 2011 HSPE 2012 EOC Multiple Choice 35 Completion Piloted Short Answer 555 % Points from MC/CP 78% 6

EALR Percent of EOC 1: Systems (crossed with Life Science and alone) At least 15 2: Inquiry (crossed with Life Science and alone) 20 – 25 3: Application (crossed with Life Science and alone) 15 4: Life science domain of EALR 4 (alone) 45 – 50 7

Life Science Domain of EALR 4 Percent of EALR 4 Items Percent of EOC Processes in cells (LS1) Maintenance and stability of populations (LS2) Mechanisms of Evolution (LS3)

Scenarios* Number/ EOC Items Item Types / Scenario MCCPSA Systems each Inquiry each Application Stand Alone Items NA Total * Scenario reading load varies from a typical minimum of 80 words for a Systems scenario to a maximum of 500 words for an Application scenario. 9

Test Booklet Format Biology EOC Base BookNumberPoints Scenarios4 to 5NA Items Multiple choice/completion35 Short Answer510 Base Book Item Totals4045 pts Pilot Scenario and Items Scenarios0-1NA Items Multiple choice/completion44 Short answer11 Pilot Item Totals5NA Test Booklet Totals 4 to 645 pts 10

 Biology EOC will be based on Systems (EALR 1), Inquiry (EALR 2), Application (EALR 3) and Life Science Domain (EALR 4) Content Standards  All students in biology and all 10 th grade students will take the exam  Performance Level Descriptors will be developed in October and available in February  OSPI Science Assessment website contains current schedules, applications, and updates 11

 Biology Test and Item Specifications  Biology EOC Sample Item Templates  Biology Updates Document w/Sample Scenarios & Items  Webinar and PowerPoint will be available at:  Assessment questions? 12