What is the point of NGSS?

A goal for developing the NGSS was to create a set of research-based, up-to-date K–12 science standards. These standards give local educators the flexibility to design classroom learning experiences that stimulate students’ interests in science and prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.

What is the NGSS and why is it important?

The NGSS for California emphasize the importance of having a deep understanding of science concepts and engaging in scientific thinking. The integration of skills and practices across the content areas as the foundation of STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

Who is paul andersen?

Paul Andersen is an educational consultant and YouTube creator living in Bozeman, MT. Paul is an experienced educator having taught science in Montana for 20 years. Paul was the 2011 Montana Teacher of the Year, and was also one of four finalists for the 2011 National Teacher of the Year.

Why is NGSS so important?

The standards provide students with the space and encouragement to question, investigate, and draw their own inferences based on evidence. Through the NGSS, we are preparing future generations to be independent, responsible, and proactive before they go out into the world.

Is Ngss mandatory?

As mandated by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, California is required to give the science test to 5th- and 8th-grade students, and once to each student in high school beginning in 10th grade.

Is Ngss a curriculum?

The Next Generation Science Standards*—and NGSS-aligned science curriculum—stem from the Framework for K–12 Science Education, which outlines three dimensions to learning science. Get more information about NGSS curriculum.

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Is NGSS mandatory?

Is NGSS National?

Over 40 states have shown interest in the standards, and as of November 2017, 19 states, along with the District of Columbia (D.C.), have adopted the standards: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico.

Who created the NGSS performance assessment?

The performance assessments linked below were created by Paul Andersen and other science teachers implementing the NGSS. Many of these are first drafts and most of them have not been used with students. Electronic versions are available for all 194 performance expectations in the NGSS (K-12).

Are there any electronic versions of performance expectations in the NGSS?

Many of these are first drafts and most of them have not been used with students. Electronic versions are available for all 194 performance expectations in the NGSS (K-12). Our goal is to eventually have exemplar versions with rubrics and sample student work. Want to help us with this project?

Are Paul Andersen’s science videos aligned with the AP curriculum?

Paul Andersen has created hundreds of science videos that have been viewed millions of times by learners around the world. His video essentials for AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, and AP Physics 1&2 are aligned to the AP curriculum. He also has created a series of videos on the Next Generation Science Standards.