Science HSPA FAQ from the State

http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/hs/sciencefaq.shtml

In addition, I have a copy of the draft of the "High School Biology/Life Science Course Description" that was written by the DOE with regards to the 2008 Biology assessment. I will make copies and bring them to the meeting on Tuesday! It is quite useful.

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~Rebecca

Informal Bio Teacher Meeting

In light of our professional development day, Dayna and I were discussing getting a jump start on realigning the bio curriculum to the new exit exam standards. We also were discussing the impact of budget cuts on supplies. Our feeling was that if as a sub-department, we could agree on what was MOST essential, we could better ensure that those would be the materials seriously considered by the purchasing agents. In an effort to accomplish these tasks, we're suggesting an informal meeting between the current and prospective biology teachers & to discuss the above. We're suggesting Tuesday, May 8 at 3:00 pm in Room 316. We will try to bring snacks.
April 27, 2007 1:27 PM

Activities Exchange

Please exchange lesson ideas for the problem discussed during the workshop.

Journal article on professional learning communities

http://www.teacherleaders.org/old_site/misc/dufour_PLCs.pdf

Richard Dufour
Educational Leadership
May 2004


Question: What expectations do you have for this PLC?

HSPA Science Matrix

http://www.njpep.org/assessment/TestSpecs/science_test_specs/Science_GEPA_HSPA/HSPA_Matrix.html