States+Comparison

__ Curriculum Document Review Questions: __ 1. __ Background __ v what are standards based on (other states or ??) v authors v what was process for writing v free from biases? (regional, ethnic, etc) 2. __ Philosophy __ v overall approach to teaching of science v content/inquiry/problem solving based? v STEM integration 3. __ Nature of Standards __ v does it just list concepts to be learned (NYS) v measurable? v outcome based? 4. __Organization:__ v LE/PS/SI v does it include science history, real life issues, careers v overall: elementary-middle-high school v grade specific or bands? 5. __Practical Application__ v implementation guidelines for teachers/school districts v activities given? v PD for teachers 6. __Assessments__ v at what grade levels? how often? v what kind of assessments? written/performance? v integrated with standards? v application to real world issues?

Massachusetts Learning Standards and Assessment Item page