sciencecadre

=Science Cadre=

====**Skaith SIP Goal #3** Skaith Elementary will close the achievement gap for F/R students compared to non-F/R students. There will be no more than a 10% gap between these subgroups as demonstrated by the percentage of students in the upper 2 levels of Science MAP, while the total percentage of students in the upper 2 levels of Science MAP will outperform the state average by at least 10%.====

We have spent one year working on a basic understanding of the scientific inquiry process. Through a review of professional development work, we have determined that we need to learn more in this area. While science is not the main thrust of our professional development this year we have planned to spend some of our PD time refining our understanding and writing scientific units that will address the inquiry process.
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In addition, the science cadre will identify the essential tasks of experimental design, determine which grade level will hold students accountable for each task, and disseminate the information to all teachers by December 1, 2008. By focusing our efforts in this manner we hope to have all fifth grade students mastering all parts of the experimental design.


 * Cadre Members**: Ann Dotson (chair)

Science Cadre Minutes