Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to present to you the 2006 updated Massachusetts Science and Technology/ Engineering Curriculum Framework. This Framework articulates statewide guidelines for learning, teaching, and assessment in science and technology/engineering for the Commonwealth’s public schools.
In June 2005, science and technology/engineering was added to the state’s Competency Determination. We took this opportunity to clarify the high school standards and update the Framework text and resources. The PreK–8 standards have not changed in content from those presented in the 2001 Framework.
The 2006 updated Framework includes the following key changes:
• Revised high school standards approved by the Board of Education in January 2006, which include:
o Clear learning expectations for each course
o Scientific Inquiry Skills standards, integrated into each course
o Mathematical skills necessary for a solid understanding of each course
• Additional high school vignettes to illustrate standards-based classroom lessons
• Elimination of the two-year integrated science course in grades 9 and 10
• Minor edits for content accuracy to four PreK–8 standards
• A new Guiding Principle discussing the importance of literacy skills in learning content
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Inclusion of the October 2005 Alternative Dissection Policy and related resour
• Reformatting of the Broad Topics appendix to facilitate curriculum alignment • Expansion of the safety and legal appendix to highlight regulations applicable to
science and technology/engineering classrooms • Edits of the Framework text to assure coherence and flow throughout the document
I believe a strong understanding of science and technology/engineering is important for every student in the Commonwealth. Any student’s ability to effectively contribute to her or his community is greatly enhanced by achieving proficiency in these areas. The Commonwealth’s economy and continued quality of life depends on our ability to recruit students into these elds.
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We will continue to work with schools and districts to implement the elements of this Framework and actively engage students in science and technology/engineering learning in the classroom. Thank you for your ongoing support and for your commitment to achieving e goals of education reform.
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incerely,
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David P. Driscoll Commissioner of Education
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to present to you the 2006 updated Massachusetts Science and Technology/ Engineering Curriculum Framework. This Framework articulates statewide guidelines for learning, teaching, and assessment in science and technology/engineering for the Commonwealth’s public schools.
In June 2005, science and technology/engineering was added to the state’s Competency Determination. We took this opportunity to clarify the high school standards and update the Framework text and resources. The PreK–8 standards have not changed in content from those presented in the 2001 Framework.
The 2006 updated Framework includes the following key changes:
• Revised high school standards approved by the Board of Education in January 2006, which include:
o Clear learning expectations for each course
o Scientific Inquiry Skills standards, integrated into each course
o Mathematical skills necessary for a solid understanding of each course
• Additional high school vignettes to illustrate standards-based classroom lessons
• Elimination of the two-year integrated science course in grades 9 and 10
• Minor edits for content accuracy to four PreK–8 standards
• A new Guiding Principle discussing the importance of literacy skills in learning content
• ces
Inclusion of the October 2005 Alternative Dissection Policy and related resour
• Reformatting of the Broad Topics appendix to facilitate curriculum alignment • Expansion of the safety and legal appendix to highlight regulations applicable to
science and technology/engineering classrooms • Edits of the Framework text to assure coherence and flow throughout the document
I believe a strong understanding of science and technology/engineering is important for every student in the Commonwealth. Any student’s ability to effectively contribute to her or his community is greatly enhanced by achieving proficiency in these areas. The Commonwealth’s economy and continued quality of life depends on our ability to recruit students into these elds.
fi
We will continue to work with schools and districts to implement the elements of this Framework and actively engage students in science and technology/engineering learning in the classroom. Thank you for your ongoing support and for your commitment to achieving e goals of education reform.
th
incerely,
S
David P. Driscoll Commissioner of Education
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