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amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 8:59 PM EST

My tweets for the next hour will be devoted to our #ALsci chat. Please pardon the heavy stream. Feel free to join us!

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 8:59 PM EST

mee too!! #alsci https://t.co/BcJHYt2erx

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 8:59 PM EST

My tweets for the next hour will be devoted to our #ALsci chat. Please pardon the heavy stream. Feel free to join us!

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to tonight’s #ALsci. We’re so excited you’re joining us! Please remember to include #ALsci in your tweets!

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to tonight’s #ALsci. We’re so excited you’re joining us! Please remember to include #ALsci in your tweets!

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

Consider logging into https://t.co/0WdnILO0RN w/Twitter account during #ALsci chat. I will use @participatelrn to archive chat as well!

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

#ALsci pumped for some great discussion

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

my tweets this hour are dedicated to learning with my fellow science peeps #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

@hembreeg Welcome! Glad to have you here tonight. #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

@hembreeg welcome Gus!!! #alsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:02 PM EST

Jennifer Brown, 2016 Alabama Teacher of the Year - Hello science peeps! #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi friends!!! #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

Please start by introducing yourselves with your name, what you do, and where you’re from! #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

Good evening #ALsci. I am Amy from AL Math, Science, and Tech Initiative. Co-moderator of tonight's chat.

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

.@amykfmurphy I"m finally using tweet deck #alsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:04 PM EST

#alsci https://t.co/nJ7p5x63Ab

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

Mary Busbee from St Clair County High school...all things life science :)

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:04 PM EST

Marla Hines, physical science at Vestavia Hills High- learner EVERY DAY! #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

We’ll be following a Q1/A1 format. Please respond to the question asked with an “A” and the number (A1, A2, etc) plus #ALsci.

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

Krista Bender, Assistant Principal from Vestavia Hills! #ALsci

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi! I'm Heather Taylor at Chelsea HS. I teach AP/honors/general chemistry #ALSci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

@KristaMBender Welcome! Thanks for being here! #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1 is coming up... #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Welcome Heather!! So glad you're here. #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hey @mstaylorscience! Great to "see" you tonight on #ALsci!

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi Krista!! #alsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Excited to talk about assessments tonight! I've missed seeing and talking to all of you #exceptionAL science teachers. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1: What does the term “assessment” mean to you? #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 some way to know what my Ss know...what are they thinking? #alsci https://t.co/KDejABBhcE

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1: What does the term “assessment” mean to you? #ALsci

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: anything that gives me information about my students that I can use to figure out our next steps #alsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1) evaluating student understanding #ALsci https://t.co/OaidzWMETb

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1: What does the term “assessment” mean to you? #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 #ALsci any way to check students' understanding

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

#ALSci A1 Comparing student knowledge and ability to a standard

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:10 PM EST

#ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:10 PM EST

that's really hard to remember...the #alsci!!

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

wanna join the #alsci chat? just starting!!

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Assessments can also be an opportunity for us to determine if our instruction meets the needs of Ss. #ALSci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

Here comes Q2…#ALsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

We don't use them for this as much as we should! Great point #ALsci https://t.co/I1dAKRBZNr

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Assessments can also be an opportunity for us to determine if our instruction meets the needs of Ss. #ALSci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

So true. We should use it to inform instruction as we go, not wait until the end of a lesson/nine weeks/unit #ALsci https://t.co/9OCX3AUwWs

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Assessments can also be an opportunity for us to determine if our instruction meets the needs of Ss. #ALSci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2: How do you currently assess students in your classroom or school? #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

This takes lots of reflection and practice! #alsci https://t.co/eYq1ofgcFU

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:13 PM EST
So true. We should use it to inform instruction as we go, not wait until the end of a lesson/nine weeks/unit #ALsci https://t.co/9OCX3AUwWs
- KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:12 PM EST
  
  A1: Assessments can also be an opportunity for us to determine if our instruction meets the needs of Ss. #ALSci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2) Any way I can - listening, writing, speaking, iMovie…the sky is the limit for assessments! #ALsci https://t.co/9rwcdyrXoE

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2: How do you currently assess students in your classroom or school? #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 LOTS of talking, writing, drawing models #alsci https://t.co/yx0laTuor9

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2: How do you currently assess students in your classroom or school? #ALsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

@amykfmurphy @KristaMBender oops left off #ALsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

#ALsci A2 I use multiple methods: science journals, Plickers, etc. https://t.co/pWyVXl9tJf

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2: How do you currently assess students in your classroom or school? #ALsci

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

#ALSci A2 P&P Summative are given; I'm doing more POGIL and just wrapped up my first #argumentdriveninquiry today

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 #ALsci Don't have a classroom of my own, but encourage Ts I work with to do more informal assessment along the way.

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2) https://t.co/IcXAhuWrFj, interactive group discussion, lab write-up, independent practice #ALsci https://t.co/9rwcdyrXoE

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2: How do you currently assess students in your classroom or school? #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

#ALsci good question! https://t.co/vaxnhgKkrI

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

@amykfmurphy @KristaMBender at what point do we ask our student to articulate what they don't know.

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

most effective for me- EAVESDROPPING!!! I really know what they know when I listen to them struggle! #alsci

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: Our Ts use a variety of assessments, both formative and summative. They are ongoing and analyzed often. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

#ALsci https://t.co/C62DmrU1Y1

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

@amykfmurphy while working chem or physics problems when they get stuck they have to write in detail what is keeping them from solving ir

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

@amykfmurphy it #alsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

great question. should do it daily, but don't #ALsci https://t.co/3iOxffwf0r

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

@amykfmurphy @KristaMBender at what point do we ask our student to articulate what they don't know.

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

I agree! We should make adjustments sooner, rather than later. #ALsci https://t.co/YdTKgFLOtX

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 #ALsci Don't have a classroom of my own, but encourage Ts I work with to do more informal assessment along the way.

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: just discovered https://t.co/Vfvpwmf4MX it is pretty cool to identify what students get tripped up on based on research #alsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

@jbrownaps @amykfmurphy @KristaMBender #alsci but isn't that we are there to do find out what they don't know

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2: using learning targets to get students to assess themselves continusouly #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

This is hard for most secondary teachers. I think we could learn a lot from you & your ES peeps! @KristaMBender #ALsci

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

I think this should be encouraged everyday. Ss may not do it, but should feel safe to do so. #ALsci https://t.co/zX6zYlH4iH

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

@amykfmurphy @KristaMBender at what point do we ask our student to articulate what they don't know.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3 is on the way…#ALsci

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: no surprise- @CTSKeeley probes to assess misconceptions at any point of the learning cycle #alsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

@MarlaRHines Yes!! I've got to move this way #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3: How have your ideas about assessing student learning changed as you’ve learned more about the new #ALsci standards?

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

I think sometimes Ss don't know what they don't know #alsci https://t.co/asRddvX2Je

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
I think this should be encouraged everyday. Ss may not do it, but should feel safe to do so. #ALsci https://t.co/zX6zYlH4iH
- hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
  
  @amykfmurphy @KristaMBender at what point do we ask our student to articulate what they don't know.

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3) Really question why I ever gave long, multiple-choice tests. #ALsci https://t.co/oAkcUP2nr4

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3: How have your ideas about assessing student learning changed as you’ve learned more about the new #ALsci standards?

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

Something we need to do more of. Goes 2 @hembreeg's comment about helping Ss figure out what they don't know. #ALsci https://t.co/iA3QO6iDyW

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2: using learning targets to get students to assess themselves continusouly #alsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

#ALsci A3 science INQUIRY https://t.co/XjbJNUhQMb

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3: How have your ideas about assessing student learning changed as you’ve learned more about the new #ALsci standards?

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: trying to find better ways to assess practices and CCC. But, yet still have lots to learn about assessing content too. #alsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

@MarlaRHines @amykfmurphy OMG I love https://t.co/71VQkCuyf0 I use it all the time the the elicit questions are great #alsci

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

Absolutely! This is one of the most effective ways to learn more about our Ss! Great point! #ALsci https://t.co/JrDOoFnjeG

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

most effective for me- EAVESDROPPING!!! I really know what they know when I listen to them struggle! #alsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

#ALsci Yes! We must address misconceptions! https://t.co/Y1s9PxCnS8

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
I think sometimes Ss don't know what they don't know #alsci https://t.co/asRddvX2Je
- KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:20 PM EST
  
  I think this should be encouraged everyday. Ss may not do it, but should feel safe to do so. #ALsci https://t.co/zX6zYlH4iH
  
  hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:15 PM EST
  
  @amykfmurphy @KristaMBender at what point do we ask our student to articulate what they don't know.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

.@TinaCMcKenzie can you elaborate on that? #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

YES!! #ALsci https://t.co/aZsZTi5lh7

fergmorgan Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

@amykfmurphy Assessment should inform student and teacher next steps rather than marking the end of instruction.

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 Made me more purposeful. More conscious of assessing and CHANGING my instruction. #alsci https://t.co/wVBrrZmItN

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3: How have your ideas about assessing student learning changed as you’ve learned more about the new #ALsci standards?

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: for 2 days, my students are doing claim, evidence, reasoning as a group for summ. assessment- new, applications of content #alsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

#alsci Jim Minstrel the developer is awesome

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3 #ALsci Important for assessments to align to instruction. If Ss are doing SEPs, those should be assessed. Hard to do on m/c tests.

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

#alsci I can help with using https://t.co/71VQkCuyf0

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

#ALSci A3 Finding ways to get my students to think more critically with a higher DOK

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

#ALsci Yes ma'am -we have to give Ss time to explore and investigate standards so that they form their own questios https://t.co/qEnh2BjfUL

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

.@TinaCMcKenzie can you elaborate on that? #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

@TinaCMcKenzie Welcome to chat, Tina!! #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

He was at the @ALSciTeachers conference last week and I attended his session. Loved his passion! #ALsci https://t.co/SccgheU31H

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

#alsci Jim Minstrel the developer is awesome

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: Assessing during the process is more important than an assessment at the end. Recalling facts at the end is not the goal. #ALsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

@amykfmurphy #alsci I haven't used m/c test in years

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:26 PM EST

I like the term "purposeful". We've got to be more purposeful in everything we do in our #ALsci classrooms! https://t.co/UZYRe4y5QE

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3 Made me more purposeful. More conscious of assessing and CHANGING my instruction. #alsci https://t.co/wVBrrZmItN
- amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:21 PM EST
  
  Q3: How have your ideas about assessing student learning changed as you’ve learned more about the new #ALsci standards?

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

Here comes Q4...#ALsci

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

Excellent reminder! Learning is ongoing. #ALsci https://t.co/oIo0s4ejL8

fergmorgan Feb 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

@amykfmurphy Assessment should inform student and teacher next steps rather than marking the end of instruction.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

#awesomesauce #ALsci https://t.co/ammyxQdqpT

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: for 2 days, my students are doing claim, evidence, reasoning as a group for summ. assessment- new, applications of content #alsci

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

I'm slightly obsessed with him now. Expressed my sadness to him that he isn't on twitter. #alsci https://t.co/0oTUyZYcsQ

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:24 PM EST

#alsci Jim Minstrel the developer is awesome

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

@amykfmurphy @busbee_mary #alsci it's just making the Ss think and that is just science. I like covering less and getting deeper

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

@hembreeg @amykfmurphy #ALSci What do you do that doesn't leave you grading for hours on end?

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

PREACH!! Gotta get Ts to come around to this POV #alsci https://t.co/SDhV4U2K8w

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: Assessing during the process is more important than an assessment at the end. Recalling facts at the end is not the goal. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What are some ways you could elicit observable evidence of students using all 3 dimensions of the new #ALsci standards?

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

How do we get other Ts and our Ss (and their Ps) to see that assessment isn't just about a grade at the end? #ALsci https://t.co/STSDhkffgA

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: Assessing during the process is more important than an assessment at the end. Recalling facts at the end is not the goal. #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4 I will sit here and soak up the brilliance to come #alsci https://t.co/qghpnOD4E8

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What are some ways you could elicit observable evidence of students using all 3 dimensions of the new #ALsci standards?

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

#ALsci Have student to engage in the Es/IA model by ScienceScopes https://t.co/5ZQHgHePd1

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
How do we get other Ts and our Ss (and their Ps) to see that assessment isn't just about a grade at the end? #ALsci https://t.co/STSDhkffgA
- KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
  
  A3: Assessing during the process is more important than an assessment at the end. Recalling facts at the end is not the goal. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

@hembreeg @mstaylorscience I like whiteboarding (or something similar) to make learning visible. Informal but informational. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

#ALsci https://t.co/PUsnl7P2Se

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

Assessment: Did the Ss learn it? If not, what do I need to do now? If yes, let's build on it:) https://t.co/Jqc3P22bS7

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

@jbrownaps @amykfmurphy #alsci that is harder than teaching cos. It is a paradigm shift that won't come easy

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

@hembreeg @amykfmurphy #ALSci Any whiteboarding resources you'd suggest? I'm just embracing it.

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

@amykfmurphy It all starts with the conversations we have. Assessments should be tools to communicate progress to Ss and Ps. #ALsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:31 PM EST

@busbee_mary @amykfmurphy Tippers nuff said #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

The 5Es + I/A model is also in the new #ALsci course of study front matter. https://t.co/9rmWsOihi7

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
#ALsci Have student to engage in the Es/IA model by ScienceScopes https://t.co/5ZQHgHePd1
- amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
  
  How do we get other Ts and our Ss (and their Ps) to see that assessment isn't just about a grade at the end? #ALsci https://t.co/STSDhkffgA
  
  KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
  
  A3: Assessing during the process is more important than an assessment at the end. Recalling facts at the end is not the goal. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

@mstaylorscience @hembreeg Use the claim/evidence/reasoning framework as often as possible for labs. #ALsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

Love the layout of StemScopes…wish they had 9-12 ready for #ALsci COS @STEMscopes https://t.co/vvKgpAQv0v

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:32 PM EST
The 5Es + I/A model is also in the new #ALsci course of study front matter. https://t.co/9rmWsOihi7
- TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
  
  #ALsci Have student to engage in the Es/IA model by ScienceScopes https://t.co/5ZQHgHePd1
  
  amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:28 PM EST
  
  How do we get other Ts and our Ss (and their Ps) to see that assessment isn't just about a grade at the end? #ALsci https://t.co/STSDhkffgA
  
  KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:25 PM EST
  
  A3: Assessing during the process is more important than an assessment at the end. Recalling facts at the end is not the goal. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

Any #ALsci folks have suggestions for @mstaylorscience? https://t.co/Yxhcl1Jp9U

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

@hembreeg @amykfmurphy #ALSci Any whiteboarding resources you'd suggest? I'm just embracing it.

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 For me, the content and SEPs are easier to assess...I'm stuck on the CCCs...or how to assess them #alsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

#alsci These standards require a great deal of planning and reflecting! Not an easy job! https://t.co/lwLVmeIwzX

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

@jbrownaps @amykfmurphy #alsci that is harder than teaching cos. It is a paradigm shift that won't come easy

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

True. We also need to make sure our school and district leaders understand this. #ALsci https://t.co/Uu26I5c98a

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

@amykfmurphy It all starts with the conversations we have. Assessments should be tools to communicate progress to Ss and Ps. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

Q5 is coming up... #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

How do you/could you provide feedback to students during the course of instruction after you gather evidence of their 3D learning? #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

@amykfmurphy I truly believe in peer pressure...in a positive way! #alsci

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

ditto #alsci https://t.co/wTy7EspA6q

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 For me, the content and SEPs are easier to assess...I'm stuck on the CCCs...or how to assess them #alsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

Effectively assessing the crosscutting concepts will come with time, friend. Not to worry. #ALsci https://t.co/VLWm6Tad4a

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 For me, the content and SEPs are easier to assess...I'm stuck on the CCCs...or how to assess them #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

Haven't come up w/any good ways to assess CCCs either. Must make them explicit for Ss during instruction. #ALsci https://t.co/nmrlHvw26X

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 For me, the content and SEPs are easier to assess...I'm stuck on the CCCs...or how to assess them #alsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

#alsci Too many Ts don't even understand how to read the standards and what to have the students do to meet them https://t.co/zEpwb5dNAJ

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:34 PM EST
True. We also need to make sure our school and district leaders understand this. #ALsci https://t.co/Uu26I5c98a
- KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:30 PM EST
  
  @amykfmurphy It all starts with the conversations we have. Assessments should be tools to communicate progress to Ss and Ps. #ALsci

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

@hembreeg @amykfmurphy #ALSci I made myself a set. I just have to utilize them more!

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST

@amykfmurphy I feel better now! #alsci

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST

my friend, YES! #alsci https://t.co/CtaUN8qg7d

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

@amykfmurphy I truly believe in peer pressure...in a positive way! #alsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST

@jbrownaps @busbee_mary #alsci this is challenging but an area we will grow in and soon dominate

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST

@mstaylorscience @hembreeg In chem, I think Ss explaining observations at "particulate" level on whiteboards would be helpful. #ALsci

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

#ALSci A4 I feel like a single assessment isn't going to cut it in most cases.

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

side note, Amy Farrah Fowler, singing @BonJovi to a harp while I'm learning on #alsci PERFECT!!

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

#alsci https://t.co/gXy7PwSckW

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

A5...is it dumb for me to say...talk to them? https://t.co/yepOXpBUTc

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

This was Q5...forgot to number it! #ALsci https://t.co/Ko3GlzAg7a

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

How do you/could you provide feedback to students during the course of instruction after you gather evidence of their 3D learning? #ALsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

Ts need PD on these new standards!!! ASAP #ALsci https://t.co/Gk6gKhpbJQ

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
my friend, YES! #alsci https://t.co/CtaUN8qg7d
- busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
  
  @amykfmurphy I truly believe in peer pressure...in a positive way! #alsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:39 PM EST

Well said and completely accurate #alsci https://t.co/91pFOGSgLa

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

#ALSci A4 I feel like a single assessment isn't going to cut it in most cases.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:39 PM EST

@TinaCMcKenzie we are doing this in CCRS training but not all districts getting it turned around to their Ts. :( #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:39 PM EST

@amykfmurphy I like it when you're human #alsci

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:40 PM EST

@amykfmurphy #alsci we have days during each section where we just talk as a class to develop a class idea and discuss what we are doing

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

Here comes Q6…#ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

We've also got to change the way PD is presented. Can't be a "drive by" "sit and get". Needs to be ongoing! #ALsci https://t.co/texbO5eysG

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
Ts need PD on these new standards!!! ASAP #ALsci https://t.co/Gk6gKhpbJQ
- MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
  
  my friend, YES! #alsci https://t.co/CtaUN8qg7d
  
  busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
  
  @amykfmurphy I truly believe in peer pressure...in a positive way! #alsci

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

#ALSci A5 simply talking to them is powerful! I experienced this doing an ADI activity this past week. Small group = success

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 #ALsci giving Ss feedback along the way is crucial. That way they have a chance to learn what they don't know!

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q6: What artifacts of student learning do you expect to generated in your classroom as you implement the new #ALsci standards?

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

#ALsci another problem is laying a foundation for these standards in K-3 ...no time for anything but R & M :( https://t.co/ulFNMYtW8u

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:39 PM EST

@TinaCMcKenzie we are doing this in CCRS training but not all districts getting it turned around to their Ts. :( #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

This makes me sooooo happy! :) @ADI_ScienceTeam #ALsci https://t.co/HYM5LLq5m0

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

#ALSci A5 simply talking to them is powerful! I experienced this doing an ADI activity this past week. Small group = success

hembreeg Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

@amykfmurphy @TinaCMcKenzie #alsci the APEX model is exactly what we need in all science

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

Am I missing all the A5s? I don't see any. Is my tweet deck tricking me?#alsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

I TOTALLY agree!!! #ALsci https://t.co/vqsIBkvjbp

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:41 PM EST
We've also got to change the way PD is presented. Can't be a "drive by" "sit and get". Needs to be ongoing! #ALsci https://t.co/texbO5eysG
- TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:38 PM EST
  
  Ts need PD on these new standards!!! ASAP #ALsci https://t.co/Gk6gKhpbJQ
  
  MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:37 PM EST
  
  my friend, YES! #alsci https://t.co/CtaUN8qg7d
  
  busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:35 PM EST
  
  @amykfmurphy I truly believe in peer pressure...in a positive way! #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:43 PM EST

I have heard great things about this from participating physics teachers! I hope it spreads like wildfire!! @hembreeg @TinaCMcKenzie #ALsci

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4 Ss need to be making,writing,and speaking what they learn and what their evidence is #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:43 PM EST

@jhubb546 Hey Josh! Welcome to the convo! #ALsci

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:43 PM EST

#ALSci A6 Whiteboards, investigation reports, videos, diagrams

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4 on practical level have them video themselves on their phone what they did what it means and why then share with peers and Ts #ALsci

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

How we give this feedback is crucial! #ALsci https://t.co/ov2cg850np

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 #ALsci giving Ss feedback along the way is crucial. That way they have a chance to learn what they don't know!

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

@busbee_mary I think because I didn't tag it the first time, answers are a little behind. #ALsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

#ALsci YES! https://t.co/BHWny7pard

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4 Ss need to be making,writing,and speaking what they learn and what their evidence is #ALsci

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

@amykfmurphy thanks for the welcome #alsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:45 PM EST

What suggestions do you have for Ts giving feedback to Ss? What are the best ways to do it? #ALsci https://t.co/6KBUDomEXO

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
How we give this feedback is crucial! #ALsci https://t.co/ov2cg850np
- amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
  
  A5 #ALsci giving Ss feedback along the way is crucial. That way they have a chance to learn what they don't know!

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:45 PM EST

I like this idea! #stealing #ALsci https://t.co/89hcEyGCRV

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4 on practical level have them video themselves on their phone what they did what it means and why then share with peers and Ts #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:45 PM EST

@jhubb546 Hi Josh! #alsci

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:46 PM EST

A6 more written responses posters showing models with changes in understanding and answers to big questions/ID where CCC SEP show up #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:46 PM EST

Here is #ALsci question 6, in case you missed it in my question 5 mixup! https://t.co/jiQyNXpddO

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q6: What artifacts of student learning do you expect to generated in your classroom as you implement the new #ALsci standards?

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:46 PM EST

@amykfmurphy Questioning is a great technique to get Ss thinking critically and own any changes to their learning. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6 #ALsci we've got to get Ss talking, listening, and writing to incorporate those literacy standards in addition to 3D science standards.

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

@amykfmurphy #ALSci Rubrics are a start.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

Our last question, Q7, is on the way… #ALsci

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

@KristaMBender @amykfmurphy early and often! Something I struggle with #ALsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

#ALsci A6 Having Ss to create digital models, animations, presentations, defending positions in arguments https://t.co/B7WZGboFKQ

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:46 PM EST
Here is #ALsci question 6, in case you missed it in my question 5 mixup! https://t.co/jiQyNXpddO
- amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
  
  Q6: What artifacts of student learning do you expect to generated in your classroom as you implement the new #ALsci standards?

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

preach it sista #alsci https://t.co/YHKibEu48r

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6 #ALsci we've got to get Ss talking, listening, and writing to incorporate those literacy standards in addition to 3D science standards.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Rubrics very important as we go from learning targets to assessments to evidence of learning #backwardsdesign #ALsci https://t.co/r7vDqBV2nQ

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST

@amykfmurphy #ALSci Rubrics are a start.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q7: What should these artifacts (from Q6) tell you about students understanding of new #ALsci standards?

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

@mstaylorscience @amykfmurphy hard to start from scratch on rubrics. Do you have any resources or ideas? #alsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

I agree! a friend of mine says "calm and support" . I think about with my Ss. Must always think relationships #alsci https://t.co/VTair2RqPz

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:44 PM EST
How we give this feedback is crucial! #ALsci https://t.co/ov2cg850np
- amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:42 PM EST
  
  A5 #ALsci giving Ss feedback along the way is crucial. That way they have a chance to learn what they don't know!

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

@amykfmurphy Comment only grading. If a grade is put in the paper, it seems Ss lose the focus on learning. #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

I totally agree with this @KristaMBender! #ALsci https://t.co/j39JeUaRsY

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

@amykfmurphy Comment only grading. If a grade is put in the paper, it seems Ss lose the focus on learning. #ALsci

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

One of my favorite ideas. Grade = learning over. Comment= dialogue begins - Love it!! #ALsci https://t.co/LneIJOU36i

KristaMBender Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

@amykfmurphy Comment only grading. If a grade is put in the paper, it seems Ss lose the focus on learning. #ALsci

jhubb546 Feb 24 @ 9:51 PM EST

Thanks for letting me jump in #ALsci need to get ready for bed early morning bball practice + snow and ice don't mix well for restful sleep

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:51 PM EST

@jhubb546 @amykfmurphy #ALSci Look into argument driven inquiry. There is a general rubric for the final product.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:52 PM EST

@jhubb546 @mstaylorscience I start w/criteria for a good response, then think about what would make it great. That gives 2 levels. #ALsci

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:52 PM EST

A7 Whether they have applied their knowledge to their own product or model #ALsci https://t.co/aaaqN25POG

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q7: What should these artifacts (from Q6) tell you about students understanding of new #ALsci standards?

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:52 PM EST

Final #ALsci question, in case you missed it! https://t.co/GjMM7BWzPl

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q7: What should these artifacts (from Q6) tell you about students understanding of new #ALsci standards?

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:54 PM EST

A7 should tell me if Ss did-.understand, that is. and how deep. It's not so much the "what" but the "so what" #alsci https://t.co/sMm1pVPH51

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q7: What should these artifacts (from Q6) tell you about students understanding of new #ALsci standards?

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

Thanks all for joining #ALsci tonight!

mstaylorscience Feb 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

#ALSci A7 Can students use/apply the knowledge in a new situation versus regurgitating facts on paper

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7) Should tell us if students understand the concept. Big difference in mastery and memorization. #ALsci https://t.co/Ih17LOULht

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q7: What should these artifacts (from Q6) tell you about students understanding of new #ALsci standards?

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7 #ALsci Artifacts should tell me if Ss are ready to build from here or need some intervention/support of some sort.

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

I'm looking forward to getting back into the classroom and creating some nontraditional assessments with @MarlaRHines #ALsci

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

Our next #ALsci chat will be Wednesday, 3/23/16. We will discuss purposeful professional practice. https://t.co/hZFxz4LtgZ

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

@jbrownaps @MarlaRHines I would love to see more lab practical type assessment. Hard to develop but so informative! #ALsci

busbee_mary Feb 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

Had a great time, as usual #alsci https://t.co/WQmEXiCCgS

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

Thanks all for joining #ALsci tonight!

jbrownaps Feb 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

A7) I've got the 5E down...need to work on the IA (Intervention/acceleration)…will be a focus for me next yr. #ALsci https://t.co/5pT44LRQzY

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7 #ALsci Artifacts should tell me if Ss are ready to build from here or need some intervention/support of some sort.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

Wow! Time flies during #ALsci!!

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:58 PM EST

Please continue to use the #ALsci hashtag to share anything related to science teaching and learning!

TinaCMcKenzie Feb 24 @ 9:58 PM EST

You are a nut, @MarlaRHines ! #alsci https://t.co/jfVbULWHbC

MarlaRHines Feb 24 @ 9:48 PM EST
preach it sista #alsci https://t.co/YHKibEu48r
- amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:47 PM EST
  
  A6 #ALsci we've got to get Ss talking, listening, and writing to incorporate those literacy standards in addition to 3D science standards.

amykfmurphy - Moderator Feb 24 @ 9:59 PM EST

I will share the archive shortly via @participatelrn! Resources from tonight’s chat can be found at https://t.co/0WdnILO0RN. Search #ALsci!