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Coherence and Scope
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Gateway 2 - | |
Criterion 2.1: Coherence and Full Scope of the Three Dimensions |
Criterion 2.1: Coherence and Full Scope of the Three Dimensions
Materials are coherent in design, scientifically accurate, and support claims made for all three dimensions.
NOTE: Indicators 2d-2e are non-negotiable; instructional materials being reviewed must score above zero points in each indicator; otherwise, the materials automatically do not proceed to Gateway 3.
Claims-Based Review: EdReports reviewers verify claims made by publishers regarding NGSS alignment rather than confirming the presence of all standards. For example, in a biology course, it is unlikely that all grade 9–12 NGSS Performance Expectations (PEs) be incorporated into that one course. In this case, EdReports will look for the presence of the standards that have been claimed through NGSS alignment documents and learning objectives. If claims are made above the element level, all elements for that target (Performance Expectations, component, sub-idea, etc.) are considered “claimed.” This is due to the grade-banded nature of the 9–12 NGSS PEs.
Indicator 2a
Materials provide opportunities for students to fully learn and develop all claimed grade-band Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs).
Claims-Based Review: Indicator 2a focuses on collecting evidence across the entire course to determine the extent that the claimed grade-band disciplinary core ideas and their elements are included within the course.
Indicator 2b
Materials provide opportunities for students to fully learn and develop all claimed grade-band Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs).
Claims-Based Review: Indicator 2b focuses on collecting evidence across the entire course to determine the extent that the claimed grade-band science and engineering practices and their elements are included within the course (including connections to Nature of Science (NOS) topics connected to the SEPs) and whether materials provide multiple and repeated opportunities with the claimed grade-band SEPs.
Indicator 2c
Materials provide opportunities for students to fully learn and develop all claimed grade-band Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs).
Claims-Based Review: Indicator 2c focuses on collecting evidence across the entire course to determine the extent that the claimed grade-band crosscutting concepts and their elements are included within the course (including connections to Nature of Science (NOS) and Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment (STSE) topics connected to the CCCs) and whether materials provide multiple and repeated opportunities with the claimed grade-band CCCs.
Indicator 2d
Materials present Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) in a way that is scientifically accurate.
Indicator 2e
Materials do not inappropriately include scientific content and ideas outside of the grade-band Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs).
Indicator 2f
Materials are designed for students to build and connect their knowledge and use of the three dimensions across the course.
Indicator 2f.i
Materials support understanding of how the dimensions connect within and across units.
Indicator 2f.ii
Materials have an intentional sequence where student tasks increase in sophistication.