Its time for #asechat but our host is not available, does anyone want to throw in any topics? Recently been discussions about #gcse2018 science exams and retention of science teachers anything more to say?
Had an interesting chat on Thursday via #primarySTEMchat (Australian focused) about skills/compentencies and of STEM has cross cutting skills. May be interesting for a UK context given the recent focus on knowledge based curriculum? #asechat
Had an interesting chat on Thursday via #primarySTEMchat (Australian focused) about skills/compentencies and of STEM has cross cutting skills. May be interesting for a UK context given the recent focus on knowledge based curriculum? #asechat
I think we need to be better at reminding people, but all hosts do get a list with their dates on. Maybe time to revisit the process @theASE ? #asechat
Would using software for simulations in science help save schools money and time? I know purists might not like it, but something may have to give ... and I know of an excellent company making such software for early years #asechat
There is this report from 2016. They tend to be on more general competencies. I think embedding scientific skills/literacy across science is a different type of ‘competency’ than what they talk about https://t.co/4EIbD23XIH#asechat
My concern with the NGSS is the complexity of the interactions between the components so the outcome statements become the focus not the knowledge or skills statements that sit behind them. #asechat
Complex, you can say that again. We will always focus on what we think we can cope with. Its quite tricky to ‘integrate’ the subject content of working scientifically, often seen as a bolt on #asechat
I've read a bit of the #NGSS (to map our activities to it) and whilst it was similar to the National Curriculum, it was way more wordy. And it had a bit of engineering in there too #asechat
My copy is at work and I would want to reference it before answering firmly 😎 I remember it being focused on grouping subjects together and having cross cutting elements #asechat
#asechat Last minute revision - we're going to focus on the req pracs and working scientically - equations; units and interconversion; plus AO2; spec heat cap and evaluation for example (why is prac result different - heat loss etc).
4. Systems and system modelling, 5. Energy and matter, 6. Structure and function 7. Stability and change (STEM Cross cutting concepts) from US I’m sure we can see where these fit into a science curriculum #asechat Is it important to have a feel for these types of big ideas?
Big content differences to England - NGSS has nore on models, Earth science, space science. I quite like the content but the interactions take some thinking about #asechat
#asechat if we are looking at international input check Australian academy primary investigation scheme from some 15 years back, alas not to hand at moment
Should we wait to have this as a focus for #asechat once all the exams are completed? I think there are some positives and negatives, but people might look differently once they’ve seen all the papers?
We're looking for teachers to attend workshops to help us evaluate the impact of reformed qualifications. #asechat Register to attend a November workshop:
https://t.co/jB1PM3x8qT
We (well @MaryUYSEG ) were wondering if these types of extended answers would be good for some comparative judgement activity like on #nomoremarking#asechat
We're looking for teachers to attend workshops to help us evaluate the impact of reformed qualifications. #asechat Register to attend a November workshop:
https://t.co/jB1PM3x8qT
Good plan... exam papers tell us a lot don’t they. I’m also quite interested in the impact of social media on exams. I notice AQA felt the need to explain themselves about the Chadwick question in chemistry. #asechat
#Asechat Ofqual going to be at head of science network at Winsford academy (Cheshire) on 28 June 1.30-4pm taking feedback on new qualifications here too https://t.co/hdfQXWRiLu - Do come along but please book
We're looking for teachers to attend workshops to help us evaluate the impact of reformed qualifications. #asechat Register to attend a November workshop:
https://t.co/jB1PM3x8qT
#ASEchat - I used to show teachers different ways in which questions could be asked; as a starting point for how practicals could include ques about equipt; other methods, data, evaluation - as well as just the actual req prac way of doing
Its more about them understanding that the inert blob of potato is actually made up of living cells. Its such a weak example, try the red pepper used by @SAPS_News next time you can even see the cells! #asechat
it is about the application - I tell students - learn the process but it can be applied to any random *thing* - selective breeding was the case on Biology #asechat
