1. NGSS-TCT-Writing in Science
Lisa Cary
7th grade Science
March 23rd, 2017

2. What we will cover:
1. Assessments in science-looking at the new assessment models.
2. Through Course Task (TCT)-what is this?
3. Talk about student work-science writing and student voice, Claim Evidence Reason (CER)
4. Sample TCT-work through
5. NGSS resources for TCT-bank of TCT
6. Choosing a TCT for your grade level

3. New 3 Part Science Assessment Model
Classroom Embedded Assessment
Through Course Tasks
State Summative Assessment
evidence
evidence
evidence
Kentucky Academic Standards for Science (KAS)
The new Science Assessment System is focused on our new 3D standards. Hence, all curriculum and instruction decisions should be aligned to these standards. This presents the need for numerous shifts in instruction. The new assessment system places much emphasis on day to day assessment (just good instruction). The system consist of three different component, each having its own users, uses and purpose.
Classroom embedded- day to day instruction that informs both student and teacher where learners are in their learning, where they need to go and how to get there.
TCT- to talk more about in this session
Summative – items initiated by teacher work groups, phenomenomially based or problem solving clusters consisting of 6 and 2, multi dimensional,
supports
Curriculum & Instruction

4. KAS for Science Curriculum
Classroom Embedded Assessment
Through Course Tasks
State Summative Assessment
evidence
evidence
evidence
Focus is using the 3 Dimensions to make sense of phenomena or solve problems
KAS for Science
All of the components focus on….
Handout #1- Science Assessment System Quick Fact Sheet
supports
Curriculum

5. Classroom Embedded Assessment Through Course Tasks
State Summative Assessment
Ongoing process to provide opportunities for seeking and interpreting evidence of 3-dimensional science learning for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go and how best to get there
What are some examples of this?
Thumbs up, quick write, quizzes, experiments, questioning techniques

6. Classroom Embedded Assessment Through Course Tasks
State Summative Assessment
Provide a sampling of a school’s science program level of achievement (based on KAS Science) and identify percentage of students meeting expected levels of attainment particularly as they explain phenomena, use models, and solve problems using practices, core ideas, and crosscutting concepts
This is in grades 4, 7, and 11. We just completed this assessment on March 13th.

7. Through Course Task (TCT)
The
Through Course Task (TCT)
Let’s dig in…wondering what a TCT is ?
1. Through-course tasks in the science assessment system handout-Jig-Saw sections for these handouts
2. Through Course Task facilitation guide-Jig-Saw each step, big paper to present to the whole group
Groups to unpack facilitation guide: FAQ, 3 Step process 7

8. Characteristics of TCTs
TCTs are 3 dimensional tasks specifically designed to get evidence of student competency in 2 dimensions – practices (SEP-Science and Engineering Practices) and crosscutting concepts (CCC) – separate from PES-Performance Expectations/standards
Tasks are to be used formatively – goal is for both student and teacher to understand strengths and improvement needs for the SEP and CCC evaluated 8

9. Characteristics of the TCT Process
Students learn through engagement with the task – the task is a sense-making experience
Implementing TCTs is a collaborative process for teacher teams to calibrate and refine strategies and expectations for student performance 9

10. Planning for Task Facilitatio n
TCT Process: a collaborative process for calibrating and refining teaching and learning around rich tasks at every grade level.
Planning for Task Facilitatio n
Facilitat ing the Task
Post Task Analysis
Handout of process TCT Annotation for M&M
First page is overview
Turn to second page to find Planning… 1 2 3 10

11. Writing in Science Before you start the TCT you will want to go over tips for writing in science.
Handouts:
1. Supporting Scientific Reasoning and Voice
2. Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

12. Planning for Task Facilitatio n
TCT Process: a collaborative process for calibrating and refining teaching and learning around rich tasks at every grade level.
Planning for Task Facilitatio n
Facilitating the Task
Post Task Analysis
Look at the 2nd page for how to set up and conduct the task. Actually go through the M&M TCT. 1 2 3 12

13. M & M TCT Facilitation
Afterwards ask participants what might be some challenges implementing this with your students.

14. X TCT is a process…you don’t print it and give it.
Emphasize that TCT is a process… you don’t print it and give it
NO STOP DROP AND TEST!

15. Planning for Task Facilitation
TCT Process: a collaborative process for calibrating and refining teaching and learning around rich tasks at every grade level.
Planning for Task Facilitation
Facilitating the Task
Post Task Analysis
Teachers collaborate to:
Evaluate student work relative to the success criteria and define continuum within the team
Refine instructional practices based on their shared experiences with the process
Expand their understanding of instructional decisions 1 2 3 15

16. Student work samples Student work samples
Analysis of student responses based on
Success Criteria for the M&M TCT.

17. Step 3: Student Work Analysis
Things teacher teams might do:
Use a student work protocol to streamline evaluation process
Share facilitation insights based on specific evidence
Identify change to practice and a plan to incorporate into daily practice
How would these suggest activities support teacher and student learning.
Other suggestions for post task?

18. Look at the connections!
Framework for Teaching
Domain 4
Professional Responsibility
Framework for Teaching
Domain 1
Planning
Framework for Teaching
Domain 3
Instruction
Each step aligns with one of the Framework for Teaching domains
PLC
Team planning
Data teams
PLC? Data Teams? Grade group team planning? PGES? Others?

19. TCT Field Test –
Teacher teams at each grade level are developing tasks that will be used in a field test this November – March
All Kentucky teachers will be expected to use a task with their students – collaborative process
Additional tasks will be added to bank. Expect TCT implementation 1-3 times per year at each grade K-HS.
Save student work to be given to your Building Assessment Coordinator (BAC)

20. Where will I find the TCTs? SharePoint (for KY Teachers)
Task
Task Annotation
Supporting documents
Student work samples
Site updated as task are developed.

21. The TCT component of the science assessment system is…
Let’s review…
The TCT component of the science assessment system is…
a mechanism for teachers to collaboratively calibrate and refine their expectations for students and teaching strategies
a collaborative process for teachers to learn together
a formative process for teachers and students to identify learning needs

22. Access the TCT bank and identify possible tasks that would be appropriate for your grade level.

23. Thank you!
Thank you to the following teachers for information used in this presentation
Christine Duke, KDE
Lora Griffin, SCPS
Teresa Emmert, KDE

24. Please Complete Evaluation