sci_inquiry

=Science Inquiry= Understanding that our 5th graders will be taking a Science MAP test that is composed of 31% scientific inquiry, the staff at Skaith is analyzing the results of the science inquiry objectives tested at grades 2nd - 6th on the district Benchmark tests. Using the results of the benchmark tests, the staff is narrowing their focus on particular objectives in each grade level.



The previous document shows our progress at specific grade levels for the Benchmark tests given so far during the 2008-2009 school year.



The previous document shows the gradual release of scientific inquiry objectives. Each grade level is responsible for a particular component of the performance event that is MAP tested in the 5th grade. Each grade level teacher is aware of the important role they play in scaffolding their student's understanding of the experimental design for their 5th grade year. The 6th grade teachers are preparing their students for the MAP test that will be completed during their 8th grade year.

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