November 2009
2 The first two processes occurred during Review Week. After the Review Week, top scoring programs were reviewed by a small group for conceptual development quality. They created a narrative evaluation. Content (Standards and Coherence) Key Program Elements Conceptual Development
3 Key Program Elements Content
69 reviewers reviewed 85 individual products (program-grade range) from 20 publishing houses 402 individual readings Over 29,000 data elements collected Each product received 4-5 independent readings Each reading completed in an average of 6 hours 4
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Science Companion Science & Technology for Children (STC) Full Option Science System (FOSS) 6
Elementary Content Results 7
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Key Program Elements 10
Key Program Elements, Continued 11
Scale Results for Recommended Elementary Programs 12
How did you handle statistical ties when making the recommendations? There are some standards that none of the texts addressed well. Is that an issue with the standard, or with the materials? How were modular materials scored, in comparison to more traditional textbooks? 13
14 Contact: Gilda Wheeler, OSPI Interim Science Supervisor (360)