Moving toward a Comprehensive Integrated System
Key Elements of Today’s Session
1. Preview each section
2. Present the information
3. Reflect on that information
4. Discussion time w/ colleagues
5. Ask questions
6. Draw conclusions
7. Participate in planning
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Building Ohio’s Future Through:
* Revised Standards *
Model Curriculum
New Assessments
Race to the Top
Next Steps
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Standards Revision
Not later than June 30, 2010…the state
board of education shall adopt statewide
academic standards with emphasis on
coherence, focus, and rigor for each of
grades kindergarten through twelve in
English language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies.
ORC 3301.079(A)(1)
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Standards Must Reflect:
 College and career readiness
 Content and skills
 Coherence, focus, rigor
 Alignment to model curriculum
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Stakeholder Needs—June 2009
Improvement needed or critical in all areas!
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What Did We Hear?
Too many standards
Not easily managed
No time to teach in depth
Some need clarity
Technical corrections
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Standards Adoption June 2010
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Model Curriculum
Common Core
Standards
State Standards
March 30, 2011
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Revised Standards
 Demonstrate learning progressions across
grades (Coherence)
 Are supported by model curricula (Rigor &
Relevance)
 Show a reduction in the amount of content to:
 Be more manageable (Clarity)
 Promote greater depth of learning (Focus)
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Revised Standards Framework
Major units or areas of study
(i.e., strand, domain)
Main focus of the content and
standard statements
(i.e., topic, cluster)
What students should
know and/or be able to do
(i.e., content and
standard statements)
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Organizational Framework and
Terminology of the Revised Standards
Organizational Framework
Terminology by Subject Area
Standards are represented by
major areas or units of study
Strands- English language arts, science
and social studies
Domains- Mathematics
Overarching ideas that connect the
strands to the topics through a descriptive
narrative
Themes- Science and social studies
Critical areas- Mathematics
N/A- English language arts
Main focus of the content and
standard statements
Topics- English language arts, science and
social studies
Cluster- Mathematics
What students should know
and/or be able do
Know and Do- English language arts
and mathematics
Standard Statements- English language
arts and mathematics
Content Statements- Science and Social
studies
Know- Science and social studies
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Social Studies Format
Theme
Topics
Strands
Content
Statements
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Science Format
Grade Band Theme: Order and Organization
This theme focuses on helping students use scientific inquiry to discover patterns, trends, structures and relationships that may be
described by simple principles. These principles are related to the properties or interactions within and between systems.
Science Inquiry and Application
During the years of grades 5-8 all students must use the following scientific processes to construct their knowledge and
understanding in all science content areas:
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Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations;
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Design and conduct a scientific investigation;
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Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather data and information;
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Analyze and interpret data;
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Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions;
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Think critically and logically to connect evidence and explanations;
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Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predications; and
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Communicate scientific procedures and explanations.
Grade Band Connections: Systems can be described and understood by analysis of the interaction of their components.
Energy, forces and motion combine to change the physical features of the Earth. The changes of the physical Earth and the
species that have lived on Earth are found in the rock record. For species to continue, reproduction must be successful.
Grade Band Theme
Skills
Grade Level Connections
Earth and Space Science
Topic: Physical Earth
This topic focuses on the physical features
of Earth and how they formed. This
includes the interior of Earth, the rock
record, plate tectonics and landforms.
Strands
Physical Science
Life Science
Topic: Forces and Motion
Topic: Species and Reproduction
This topic focuses on forces and motion This topic focuses on continuation of the
within, on and around the Earth and
species.
within the universe.
Topics
Content Statements
Earth’s crust consists of major and
Some forces between objects act
Diversity of species occurs through
minor tectonic plates that move relative when the objects are in direct contact gradual processes over many
to each other.
or when they are not touching.
generations. Fossil records provide
evidence that changes have occurred in
Historical data and observations such as Magnetic, electrical and gravitational
number and types of species.
fossil distribution, paleomagnetism,
forces can act at a distance.
continental drift and sea-floor spreading….
Fossils provide important evidence of how
Content Descriptions life and environmental conditions have ….
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Content Statements
ELA Common Core Format
Strand
Topic
Standard
Statements
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Format of Mathematics
Standards
K-8
Grade Level
H.S.
Conceptual
Category
Domain
Cluster
Standard
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Sample High School Syllabus
Topics
Theme/Course
Description
Content
Statements
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In the Interim
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Focus on content depth in the existing
benchmarks rather than “covering”
indicators
Use inquiry-based instruction in all
grades
Use resources that connect the
classroom to the outside world
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Transitioning to Revised Standards
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Familiarize yourself with the structure
and content of the new standards
Understand commonalities and
differences between the existing and
new standards
Discuss implications for instruction
and assessment
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Crosswalk to 2002 Standards
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Finding the Crosswalks
www.education.ohio.gov
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Building Ohio’s Future Through:
Revised Standards
* Model Curriculum *
New Assessments
Race to the Top
Next Steps
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Why a Model Curriculum?
…the state board shall adopt a model
curriculum…The model curriculum shall
be aligned with the standards, to ensure
that the academic content and skills
specified for each grade level are taught
to students, and shall demonstrate
vertical articulation and emphasize
coherence, focus, and rigor.
ORC §3301.079(B)
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MODEL CURRICULUM
One piece of an integrated whole
Revised
Academic
Content
Standards:
June 2010
Model
Curricula:
March 2011
Aligned
System of
Assessments:
2014
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What is the Model Curriculum?
A web-based tool, aligned to the standards, that:
 Presents information specific to the content
area by grade level, grade band and course
 Provides curricular and instructional guidance
 Includes instructional strategies and resources
 Informs assessment development
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Model Curriculum Components
Content Elaborations:
In-depth information about “what” should be
taught
 Applies
to all content areas
Expectations for Learning:
Recommendations for how students may
demonstrate their learning
 Applies
only to science and social studies
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Model Curriculum Components
Instructional Strategies and Resources:
Guidance and support for instructional and
curricular design
 Applies
to all content areas
Content Specific Sections:
Address elements specific to a subject area
 Misconceptions
 Connections,
Enduring Understandings,
and Essential Questions
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Model Curriculum Template
Content
Elaborations
Instructional
Strategies and
Resources
Expectations
for Learning
Content
Specific
Sections
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Model Curriculum Example
Inquiry-based
learning
21st Century
Skills
Global
Connections
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Model Curriculum
• Content Elaborations
• Expectations for
Learning
• Content Specific
Sections
Instructional
Strategies and
Resources
Common Core and State
Standards
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Model Curriculum Timeline
Review
Committees
Meet
June-September 2010
Public Feedback
Integrated
Regional
Teacher Teams
Meet
November-December
2010
July-September
2010
Standards
Adopted
June 2010
Public Input
Solicited
OctoberNovember 2010
State Board to
Adopt Model
Curriculum
March 2011
Final Draft
Released
February 2011
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Building Ohio’s Future Through:
Revised Standards
Model Curriculum
* New Assessments *
Race to the Top
Next Steps
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New Assessments
“The state board of education shall…
develop achievement tests aligned with
the academic standards and model
curriculum for each of the subject
areas and grade levels required by
section 3301.0710 of the Revised Code.”
ORC § 3301-13-01 (C)(1)
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Status of Current Assessments
 Assessments remain operational
 Reading: Grades 3-8 OAA
 Mathematics: Grades 3-8 OAA
 Science: Grades 5 and 8 OAA
 ALL 5 OGT tests
 Assessments suspended 2009-2010 and 2010-2011:
 Writing: Grade 4 & 7 OAA
 Social Studies: Grade 5 & 8 OAA
 Work will formally begin on a new assessment
system in May 2011
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Ohio’s New Assessments: HB1
 K-8
 Combine reading and writing into a
single English language arts assessment
 Establish 3 performance levels (instead
of 5)
 High School
 Nationally standardized test
 Series of end-of-course exams
 Senior Project
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Common Core Assessment Consortia
Both PARCC & SMARTER Balanced
consortia have:
 Interim and summative components
 High school tests: End-of-course vs. Endof-year
 Rapid reporting system to inform
instruction
 Teachers involved in developing and
scoring tests
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Common Core Assessment Consortia
Both PARCC & SMARTER Balanced consortia have:
 On-line testing
 PARCC will be computer-based
 SMARTER will be computer-adaptive
 Item types:
 Multiple choice
 Extended response
 Technology-enhanced
 Performance assessments
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Implementation
Timeline
State Board Adopts
Standards
State Board Adopts
Model Curriculum
Transition:
•Teacher Professional
Development
• Local Curriculum Revision
• Test Development
Transition
Complete
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Ohio’s Comprehensive
Educational System
Revised
Academic
Content
Standards:
June 2010
Model
Curricula:
March 2011
Aligned System
of
Assessments:
2014
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Building Ohio’s Future Through:
Revised Standards
Model Curriculum
New Assessments
* Race to the Top*
Next Steps
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Alignment between
Race to the Top and Ohio House Bill 1
RTTT- Assurance Area B
HOUSE BILL 1
Develop and adopt a common set of
K-12 standards (B1)
Adopt new statewide academic
standards for all grades in English
language arts, mathematics, science
and social studies
Jointly develop common, high quality
assessments with other states (B2)
Develop assessments that align with
the new standards and a new high
school assessment system to replace
the Ohio Graduation Test
Support the statewide transition to
and implementation of
internationally benchmarked K-12
standards and high-quality
assessments (B3)
Adopt the model curricula reflecting
revised standards
Develop college and career ready
standards aligned to 21st Century
Skills
ODE Projects and Activities for
Race to the Top Assurance B3
Projects
Resources and Activities
Provide curriculum
resources to support
teachers (B3)
• Implement standards rollout
• Develop curricular and instructional
support
• Align of high school exit and higher
education entry requirements
Strengthen
assessment
leadership (B3)
• Develop aligned formative assessments
• Develop performance based assessments
• Implement kindergarten readiness
assessment
Building Ohio’s Future Through:
Revised Standards
Model Curriculum
New Assessments
Race to the Top
* Next Steps *
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Preparation for Revised Standards
Tasks for Districts
2010-2011
• Introduce revised
standards
• Participate in
creating model
curricula
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
• Build awareness of
revised standards
• Introduce model
curricula
• Conduct crosswalk
activities
• Initiate formative
instruction PD
• Begin integrating
standards and
curricula into
district curricula
and teachers’
course planning
• Introduce
performance tasks
and scoring rubrics
• Continue
formative
instruction PD
• Practice online
formative
assessments
• Introduce
instructional
improvement
system
• Continue
integrating
standards and
curricula into
district curricula
and teachers’
course planning
• Fully integrate
standards and
curricula into
district curricula
and teachers’
course planning
• Integrate
performance tasks
in course activities
• Prepare for online
testing
• Complete
formative
instruction PD
 What are 3 things you have learned
today?
 What are 2 questions you still have?
 What is 1 action that you can take
based on this new information?
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Questions?
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Contact Information
Center for Curriculum and Assessment
Denny Thompson, Director
Office of Curriculum and Instruction
(614) 466-1317
Denny.Thompson@ode.state.oh.us
James Wright, Director
Office of Assessment
(614) 466-0223
James.Wright@ode.state.oh.us
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Next Steps Timeline
Train Regional
Representatives
on Standards 101
October 2010
Develop Content for
Spring Standards
Rollout
Fall Standards
Rollout Meetings
October 2010 –
January 2011
Nov
November 2010 –
May 2011
Spring Standards
Rollout Meetings
November 2010 –
January 2011
Sept
Training Regional
Representatives for
Spring
March 2011 –
May 2011
Jan
Mar
May
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Planning for Roll Out Presentations
November
December
January
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