Keeps students focused on learning objectives. 4.2 Students learn science and technology/engineering when students are physically safe. The students: The teacher: Safely use equipment and materials. Provides clear access to the eyewash, Know what to do in an emergency. safety shower, and other classroom safety Monitor one another for safety practices. equipment. Understand the elements of the school Models safety practices, including wearing safety contract. appropriate safety equipment and apparel. Actively monitors and comments on students’ safety practices. Prepares students for any potential hazards before an activity, lab, or demonstration. Knows what to do in an emergency. V. Documentation and Communication of Student Learning 5.1 Students learn science and technology/engineering when classroom assessment systems document the progress of student learning toward each standard. The students: The teacher: Know that their grade reflects their level of Uses the standards to establish and mastery relative to the standard. publish assessment criteria. Can explain the system used to document Consistently documents student progress progress. toward learning the standard. Uses students’ performance toward the standard as the basis for grades. Communicates students’ progress and system for assessment to parents. 5.2 Students learn science and technology/engineering best when multiple types of formative and summative assessments are regularly used to gauge student understanding and provide feedback to students. The students: The teacher: Are of the learning objectives that Uses data from assessments to inform are being assessed in the lesson and instruction. unit. Monitors student understanding using Receive feedback willingly. frequent assessments, including: Use feedback to focus future study and Student responses to questions learning activities. Group interactions Can describe what topics they have Student work mastered and what they need more work Student/group presentations on. Journals/written-reflections Student projects Student explanations of activities or labs Tests and quizzes. Provides students with timely feedback regarding their understanding of and progress toward learning the standards. Provides additional, targeted learning opportunities to meet student needs (for intervention and enrichment).
Keeps students focused on learning objectives. 4.2 Students learn science and technology/engineering when students are physically safe. The students: Safely use equipment and materials. Know what to do in an emergency. Monitor one another for safety practices. Understand the elements of the school safety contract. The teacher: Provides clear access to the eyewash, safety shower, and other classroom safety equipment. Models safety practices, including wearing appropriate safety equipment and apparel. Actively monitors and comments on students’ safety practices. Prepares students for any potential hazards before an activity, lab, or demonstration. Knows what to do in an emergency. V. Documentation and Communication of Student Learning 5.1 Students learn science and technology/engineering when classroom assessment systems document the progress of student learning toward each standard. The students: Know that their grade reflects their level of mastery relative to the standard. Can explain the system used to document progress. The teacher: Uses the standards to establish and publish assessment criteria. Consistently documents student progress toward learning the standard. Uses students’ performance toward the standard as the basis for grades. Communicates students’ progress and system for assessment to parents. 5.2 Students learn science and technology/engineering best when multiple types of formative and summative assessments are regularly used to gauge student understanding and provide feedback to students. The students: Are of the learning objectives that are being assessed in the lesson and unit. Receive feedback willingly. Use feedback to focus future study and learning activities. Can describe what topics they have mastered and what they need more work on. The teacher: Uses data from assessments to inform instruction. Monitors student understanding using frequent assessments, including: Student responses to questions Group interactions Student work Student/group presentations Journals/written-reflections Student projects Student explanations of activities or labs Tests and quizzes. Provides students with timely feedback regarding their understanding of and progress toward learning the standards. Provides additional, targeted learning opportunities to meet student needs (for intervention and enrichment).
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