10 November 2014
NGSS EQuIP Rubric Update The NGSS EQuIP Rubric has been revised: Based on suggestions from the rubric's users (including teachers and district leaders), the authors of the rubric have made some changes to make it clearer and easier to use. Find the updated rubric and the list of changes here.
Standard of the Month K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. For a more in-depth look at this kindergarten life science NGSS performance expectation and to search for others, we encourage you to go here. Need more context? See where these ideas are introduced in A Framework for K-12 Science Education (page 147).
Featured Resource Looking for tools to help in the transition to implementing the NGSS? You might find the new STEM Teaching Tools practice briefs to be helpful. You can also follow them on Twitter - @STEMTeachTools.
Q: What information can you provide me with about science assessments and the development of NGSS-aligned assessments? What states or organizations are working on their development? A: Decisions about assessments are up to each individual state and district, so you might