NGSS is Different

The standards are

expressed as
performance
expectations.
They combine
practices, core ideas,
and cross-cutting
concepts into a single
statement of what is
to be assessed.
They are not
instructional strategies
or objectives for a
lesson.

NGSS Michigans Timeline
2014-15 Continue planned
implementation (transition
schedule and proposed plans for
assessment).
2015-16 Continue planned
implementation. Plans may call for
full implementation at some grade
levels depending on scope of
transition at the local level.
2016-17 Full K-12 implementation
(probable, but still hinging on
changes as listed above).

NGSS
Next Generation Science Standards
Middle School Strand


Lynn M. Walter
EA 746



Proposed Professional Development Plan.
May 2013 NGSS Rollout Kellogg Center, MSU;
District PD parts I & II (introduction & unpacking
the standards).

Summer/Fall 2013 District PD parts III & IV
(supporting common core & course maps common
ground).

September 2013 Bits and Bites Cross-cutting
concept: Cause and Effect

October 2013 Bits and Bites Cross-cutting
concept: Scale, proportion, and quantity

November 2013 Bits and Bites Cross-cutting
concept: Systems and system models



January 2014 Bits and Bites Cross-cutting
concept: Energy and Matter

February 2014 Bits and Bites Cross-cutting
concept: Structure and Function

March 2014 Bits and Bites Cross-cutting
concept: Stability and Change

April 2014 Bits and Bites Cross-cutting concept:
Patterns

Spring 2014 District PD parts V & VI (focus
energy & assessment assumptions)

August 2014 Bits and Bites Engineering
Practices



Curriculum.
There are four areas for Middle School NGSS.
Life Science (four strands)
Earth & Space Science (three strands)
Physical Science (four strands)
Engineering & Technology (two strands)
NGSS Assessment

At this time there are no examples
for NGSS Assessment questions. It is
likely, however, that they will follow
the established direction of the
CCSS. This would include computer
based adaptive testing using a
variety of questioning strategies.