USD 435 School Enhancement Plan

Curriculum Area:  Science

Goal: To increase scores on the state science assessment concerning Standard 2:  Physical Science (Basic structure of the atom)  Note:  Data was complied from 2001, 2003 and 2005 state science assessment but these tests were using 2001 standards.  (2A.1.3, 2A.1.4 and 2A 2.2)

 

 

Long Term Goal Ð more than one year

 

Schoolwide Initiative

X

Short Term Goal Ð one year  

X

Grade Level or Content Area Initiative

 

Steps to Achieve Goal                                                                                                            Timeline                     Person in charge

Expand the teaching time and content of the structure of the atom.

2nd 9 weeks

Bonar/Miller

Chemistry teacher will collaborate with general science teachers and assist student learning during the structure of the atom unit.

2nd 9 weeks

Padgett/Bonar/Miller

Review question on the Kansas science assessment for discrepancies in terminology, vocabulary used, etc.

1st 9 weeks

Padgett/Heintz/Bonar/Miller

Sweeney

Examine the need for a class project that emphasizes these standards.

1st 9 weeks

Padgett/Bonar/Miller

Introduce relevant vocabulary words and complete a pre- and post-test using these terms.

1st 9 weeks

Bonar/Miller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       

Data to show we achieved the goal (at least two forms of data required)                             Baseline                      Results

Local assessments

2006-2007 semester finals

 

Kansas state science assessment scores (expecially standard 2)

2005 KS science assessment scores

 

 

 

 

(Results should be recorded at the end of the term identified above and sent to the local School Enhancement Chair for posting.  If additional documentation is needed please attach)

 

Staff Development Needed                                                                                                     Possible Location       Expected Costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources Needed                                                                                                                   Where                         Expected Costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

1)    Possible data sources can include assessment scores from MAP or State assessments, locally developed assessments that will show the change, locally developed Rubrics to show implementation and change, portfolios, focus groups, observation toolsÉ..

2)    When goals are completed it doesnÕt necessarily mean they are dropped.  They should be engrained in instruction that it no longer needs to be a goal for implementation to occur.