1. Heydrick - TRC, July 08© Texas Education Agency1 Kenn Heydrick Irene Pickhardt Kenn Heydrick Irene Pickhardt Director of Science Asst. Director of Science Director of Science Asst. Director of Science TSELA Meeting – June 19, 2009 – Austin TEA Science Update

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3. © 2007 Texas Education Agency 1. Science TEKS Revisions and Adoption 2.Career and Technical Education Proposed TEKS 3.Texas Legislature 4. Texas Math and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS) 5.NAEP 6.Student Assessment Update 7.Science TAKS Results 8.Carnegie Report

4. Science TEKS Revisions

5. © Texas Education Agency 5  SBOE has authority over all aspects of the TEKS, including the revision process.  The SBOE approved a process for the review of TEKS (July 2008).  March 2009 - 2 nd reading and final adoption of the proposed science TEKS Science TEKS Revisions Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

6. © Texas Education Agency 6  Final rule language will be published in the Texas Register soon.  Implementation of new science TEKS will occur in 2010-2011 school year.  Science TAKS and End-of-Course Exams will be revised to reflect new adopted TEKS. Science TEKS Revisions Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

7. © Texas Education Agency7  Professional development  Spring/summer/fall 2010  Looking at different modules for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12  Also considering an administrator and campus coach/mentor training module Science TEKS Implementation Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

8. 8  Fall 2011  College and career readiness online student materials available  Fall 2011 – Spring 2012  Districts select instructional materials from Proclamation 2012.  Fall 2012  New instructional materials in schools Science TEKS Implementation © Texas Education Agency Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

9. 2010 Adopted Science TEKS Observations

10. © Texas Education Agency10  More focus on science disciplines of life, earth, and physical science and less focus on scientific principles or ‘big ideas’ such as systems or patterns  In general, Student Expectations have more specificity and clarity.  Suggested times for classroom and field experiences Observations of New Adopted Science TEKS, K-5 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

11. © Texas Education Agency 11  Focused integration places emphasis on physics and chemistry concepts at Grade 6, emphasis on life science concepts in Grade 7, and emphasis on earth/space science concepts in Grade 8.  In general, Student Expectations have more specificity and clarity. Observations of New Adopted Science TEKS, 6-8 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

12. © Texas Education Agency12  Specific lists of standard equipment and tools for each course (except IPC) were developed.  College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) were used to strengthen Student Expectations in all high school courses.  In general, Student Expectations have more specificity and clarity. Observations of New Adopted Science TEKS, 9-12 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

13. Career and Technical Education Proposed TEKS © Texas Education Agency13 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

14. © Texas Education Agency 14  2 nd reading and final adoption of CTE TEKS should occur at July 2009 SBOE meeting.  Science and math credit options will be considered at September 2009 SBOE meeting. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Proposed TEKS Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

15. © Texas Education Agency 15  CTE courses currently approved for science credit  Human Anatomy and Physiology  Medical Microbiology  Pathophysiology  Scientific Research and Design  Principles of Technology  Engineering Design and Problem Solving Possible 4 th Year Science Credit – CTE Courses Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

16. © Texas Education Agency16  New CTE courses being considered for science credit by SBOE:  Advanced Animal Science  Advanced Plant and Soil Science  Food Science  Forensic Science  Advanced Biotechnology Possible 4 th Year Science Credit – CTE Courses Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

17. © Texas Education Agency17 New TEKS Web Resource All the latest information found www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/ Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

18. 2009 Texas Legislature © Texas Education Agency18 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

19. © Texas Education Agency19  HB 3 – Representative Eissler, et. al.  Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.  HB 772 - Representative Howard  Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the State Board of Education. 2009 Texas Legislature Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

20. © Texas Education Agency20  HB 4294 – Representative Branch  Relating to textbooks, electronic textbooks, instructional material, and technological equipment in public schools.  SB 2262 - Senator Zaffirini  Relating to the administration of mathematics, science, and technology teacher preparation academies at institutions of higher education. 2009 Texas Legislature Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

21. Texas Mathematics & Science Diagnostic System © Texas Education Agency21 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

22. © Texas Education Agency22 TMSDS Features  Science component: Grades 3-8 and IPC, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics  3 diagnostic tests available for each grade level/course – 30 questions each  5-question “mini-assessments” available for most Student Expectations for each grade level/course Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

23. www.tmsds.org © Texas Education Agency23 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

24. 24 2009 NAEP National Assessment of Educational Progress © Texas Education Agency Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

25. © Texas Education Agency25 2009 NAEP National Assessment of Educational Progress  The NAEP 2009 assessment given in mathematics, reading, and science in grades 4, 8, and 12  Occurred this spring - January 26 to March 6  Data is expected back in early 2010. Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

26. Student Assessment Update © Texas Education Agency26 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

27. Science End-of–Course Assessment Development Schedule 2008– 20092009– 20102010– 20112011– 2012 Biology Operational Test Chemistry Operational Test PhysicsFIELD TEST Operational Test © Texas Education Agency 27 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

28. End-of-Course Reference Material  Biology Reference Material is posted to our website.  Chemistry Reference Material is posted to our website.  Physics reference material will be posted soon. © Texas Education Agency Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009 28

29. Resources for EOC Assessments  For more information, go to the EOC assessment homepage on the TEA student assessment website.  Website is found at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessm ent/admin/eoc/index.html http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessm ent/admin/eoc/index.html © Texas Education Agency 29 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

30. EOC Assessment Reporting  Within 24 hours of testing  Confidential Student Report  Confidential List of Student Results  Data file available in summer  Overall raw score  Performance by objective © Texas Education Agency 30 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

31. SB 1031 Release of TAKS Items  Release TAKS tests every three years  2009, 2012, 2015, …  Release all TAKS tests in summer 2009 that were administered during the 2008–2009 school year including exit level retests. © Texas Education Agency31 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

32. Science TAKS Results © Texas Education Agency32 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

33. Science Grade 11 © Texas Education Agency33 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

34. © Texas Education Agency34 2006 - 2009 (Preliminary) 11 th Grade TAKS Items % Correct by Objectives Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

35. © Texas Education Agency35 Grade 11 - Percent Met Standard 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

36. © Texas Education Agency36 Grade 11 - Percent Commended 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

37. Science Grade 10 © Texas Education Agency37 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

38. © Texas Education Agency38 2006 - 2009 (Preliminary) 10 th Grade TAKS Items % Correct by Objectives Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

39. © Texas Education Agency39 Grade 10 - Percent Met Standard 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

40. © Texas Education Agency40 Grade 10 - Percent Commended 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

41. Science Grade 8 © Texas Education Agency41 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

42. 2006 - 2009 (Preliminary) 8 th Grade TAKS Items % Correct by Objectives © Texas Education Agency42 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

43. © Texas Education Agency43 Grade 8 - Percent Met Standard 2006-2 SEM Below, 2007-1 SEM Below, 2008-Panel Rec. 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

44. © Texas Education Agency44 Grade 8 - Percent Commended 2006-2 SEM Below, 2007-1 SEM Below, 2008-Panel Rec. 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

45. Science Grade 5 © Texas Education Agency45 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

46. © Texas Education Agency46 All Students: Spring 2009 (Preliminary) 5 th Grade TAKS Items % Correct by Objectives Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

47. © Texas Education Agency47 Grade 5 - Percent Met Standard 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

48. © Texas Education Agency48 Grade 5 - Percent Commended 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

49. Science Grade 5 Spanish © Texas Education Agency49 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

50. © Texas Education Agency50 All Students: Spring 2009 (Preliminary) 5 th Grade Spanish TAKS Items % Correct by Objectives Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

51. © Texas Education Agency51 Grade 5 Spanish - Percent Met Standard 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

52. © Texas Education Agency52 Grade 5 Spanish - Percent Commended 2009 Demographic Summary Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

53. New Carnegie Report © Texas Education Agency53 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

54. Carnegie Corporation Issues Report on Transforming Mathematics and Science Education “Excellent mathematics and science learning for all American students will be possible only if we ‘do school differently’ in ways that place math and science more squarely at the center of the educational enterprise.” This is the conclusion of the two year commission study released recently. © Texas Education Agency54

55. Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009 Carnegie Corporation Issues Report on Transforming Mathematics and Science Education The Commission study and subsequent report calls for transformative change and calls on stakeholders to establish new common standards in math and science, improve math and science teaching, and redesign schools to deliver math and science learning more effectively. © Texas Education Agency55

56. © Texas Education Agency56 www.tea.state.tx.us/list/ We Need You! Sign up for the Science and Assessment Listserves ! Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

57. © Texas Education Agency57 Science Contacts at TEA We strive to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. Kenn Heydrick, Ed.D. Director of Science Kenn.Heydrick@tea.state.tx.us512-463-9581 Irene Pickhardt Assistant Director of Science Irene.Pickhardt@tea.state.tx.us512-463-9581 Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009

58. © Texas Education Agency58 We strive to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. T H A N K Y O U ! Heydrick & Pickhardt, June 2009