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MARCH 2003: MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
This issue of Riptides provides information on state and
national mathematics, science, and technology education
standards, as well as resources for incorporating standards into
the classroom.
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~~~~~~Table of Contents~~~~~~
> State Content Standards
> National Standards
> Making the Standards Work
> FREE from RBS: ENC Focus: Teaching in the Standards-Based
Classroom
~~~~~~State Content Standards~~~~~~
DELAWARE SCIENCE
The state of Delaware Science Curriculum Framework provides
links to state content standards published in 1995. Relevant
pages are organized by standard, which are identified by topic
and sub-divided by grade level.
http://www.doe.state.de.us/standards/science/science%5Ftoc.html
DELAWARE MATHEMATICS
The state of Delaware Mathematics Curriculum Framework offers
content standards by grade level, as well as learning events and
vignettes with each standard. Suggestions for making connections
with NCTM Standards are included. The site also features a
glossary and appendices with recommendations for related
technology, physical materials, children's books, and teaching
grades 11 and 12.
http://www.doe.state.de.us/standards/math/math%5Ftoc.html
MARYLAND
Online versions of the science and mathematics standards for the
state of Maryland feature a glossary as well as indicators
included in the Maryland Learning Outcomes (MLO). Science
standards at the high school level are correlated with Science
Core Learning Goals (CLG). A print-friendly PDF version is also
available.
http://mdk12.org/instruction/standards/index.html
NEW JERSEY
The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Mathematics
and Science, presented here in documents from July 2002, include
cumulative progress indicators. Both subject standards are
available in PDF versions.
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/cccs/02/
PENNSYLVANIA
The Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics (available
as Word files or PDFs) contain an extensive illustrated
glossary. The Academic Standards for Science and Technology,
which became final in January 2002, are available as Word files
or as PDFs.
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/stateboard_ed/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=76716
WASHINGTON, DC
The District of Columbia Public Schools' Office for Academic
Services presents PDF files containing standards for science and
mathematics published in 1999-2000. In addition to mathematics
standards for Pre-K through grade 8, the site offers algebra,
geometry, and calculus, as well as general sections devoted to
"Building Thinking Skills" and "Essentials for Problem Solving"
for grades 9-12. Science standards are available online for Pre-
K through grade 1 and grades 3 through 8.
http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/curriculum/dcstandardsindex.html
~~~~~~National Standards~~~~~~
BENCHMARKS FOR SCIENCE LITERACY
Benchmarks On-Line is the Web version of a series of science
literacy goals and curriculum-design tools developed by Project
2061, AAAS's long-term initiative to reform K-12 science
education nationwide. These are organized by subject matter,
such as the Nature of Science, the Human Organism, the Living
Environment, the Nature of Mathematics, and the Mathematical
World. More general categories include "Historical
Perspectives," "Common Themes," and "Habits of Mind." A
background section describes the project's related issues,
language, and research base.
http://www.project2061.org/tools/benchol/bolframe.htm
NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS (NSES)
NSES--the nation's first comprehensive science standards--were
created through a collaborative process facilitated by the
National Research Council. This site includes sections devoted
to science teaching, professional development, assessment,
science content, and science education programs and systems. A
print version of the standards is also available for purchase
online.
http://stills.nap.edu/html/nses/
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS (NETS)
NETS is an ongoing project of the International Society for
Technology Education (ISTE). This site contains standards for
students and teachers, including specific sections for
mathematics and science learning activities. There are also
performance indicators, examples, and scenarios, as well as
lesson plans, multidisciplinary resource units, and suggestions
for connecting curriculum and technology. Many are available as
both HTML and PDF files.
http://cnets.iste.org/
NCTM MATHEMATICS STANDARDS
NCTM has created this site with electronic (HTML) versions of
the 2000 Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (PSSM),
divided here by grade bands. Additional sections of the site are
devoted to interactive activities that support the standards and
a convenient tool for searching the standards. PDF, print, or
CD-ROM versions can also be purchased online.
http://standards.nctm.org/
~~~~~~Making the Standards Work~~~~~~
DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS
The Wappingers Central School District in upstate New York
established this page as a repository for online information
about educational standards and curriculum frameworks from
national, state, local, and other sources. Links are organized
by subject and state, and there is also a list of state
department of education Web pages.
http://edstandards.org/Standards.html
ILLUMINATING HOW TO TEACH TO MEET NCTM'S STANDARDS
The NCTM Illuminations Web site is designed to help translate
the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics into
classroom practice. Sections are devoted to interactive
mathematics lessons, Web resources, and Internet-based lesson
plans, as well as classroom video vignettes, research reports,
and articles. A particular mathematics lesson is highlighted
each week.
http://illuminations.nctm.org/index2.html
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS STANDARDS IN THE CLASSROOM
The Northwest Regional Education Laboratory created this 32-page
publication (available here as a PDF) in 1997 to help teachers
develop effective means to implement standards. It touches on
such subjects as new classroom roles; first steps; planning,
selecting, and designing tasks and units; facilitating
discourse; and creating positive learning environments.
Throughout are self-evaluation checklists and questions for
reflection. Comprehensive lists of related organizations and
online resources are also included.
http://www.nwrel.org/msec/images/resources/justgood/06.97b.pdf
STANDARDS-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCIENCE
Part of the AAAS-affiliated MarcoPolo Education Foundation,
Science NetLinks is a guide to resources that provide meaningful
standards-based science Internet experiences. The site
integrates Project 2061's benchmarks into lesson plans that
incorporate reviewed Internet resources; these and other
resources can be selected and sorted according to benchmarks and
grade ranges. A section called "Science Updates" explores topics
in current science research through 90-second audio clips and
related lesson plans.
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com
TEACHING TO ACADEMIC STANDARDS
This online workshop is part of the "Concept to Classroom"
series, sponsored by the Disney Learning Partnership and hosted
by the WNET (public television) Ed Online Web site. A
"Demonstration" section features concrete standards-based
lessons and activities, which teachers can build upon in the
"Exploration" section. The "Implementation" section provides a
framework to guide teachers in developing their own lessons.
Tools for acquiring professional development credit for the
workshop are also provided.
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month3/index.html
~~~~~~FREE from RBS~~~~~~
ENC FOCUS: TEACHING IN THE STANDARDS-BASED CLASSROOM
This issue of the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)
magazine examines the vision for mathematics and science
classrooms called for in national, state, and local standards.
Articles suggest ways to optimize your curriculum to meet several
standards in one lesson, how to enhance the effectiveness of
learning groups, and how to use standards to improve your
teaching.
http://www.rbs.org/mathsci/free_pubs/index.shtml
To request other free mathematics and science resources, visit
the "Free Publications" page of the RBS Web site at
http://www.rbs.org/mathsci/free_pubs/.
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