Topic outline

  • General

  • Welcome!

    Welcome to the Science Simulation Storyboard Review Training for CMAS assessments.  Thank you for your continued participation in CMAS development meetings during this difficult time, we could not do this work without you!  The training provides background information that is relevant to all CMAS development work groups and is required prior to your attendance at the virtual meeting. 

    Each section of the training may include: 
    • a lesson, denoted by either of the two following icons,  or .
    • a forum for posting responses to the training activities denoted by this icontwo chat boxes

    Prior to beginning, please view the video about how to navigate this moodle course below.

     

    If you need additional assistance navigating the Moodle course, please contact Molly Mund at mund_m@cde.state.co.us.


  • Section 1: Introduction

    This section of the training provides an overview of the training, information about the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS), development cycle, as well as information about receiving your continuing education hours for completion of this course and the virtual meeting.  When you are finished, please introduce yourself to your colleagues in the discussion forum.


    Pages: 3 Forum: 1

  • Section 2: 2020 Colorado Academic Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards 101

    Pages: 7

  • Section 3: Scientific Phenomena

    Phenomena are an essential part of implementing the NGSS. But what are phenomena, and how are they used on CMAS? This section explores the use of scientific phenomena and contexts in item development.

    Lesson: 1 Forum: 1

  • Section 4: Contexts for Phenomena

    Lesson: 1 Forum: 1

  • Section 5: Colorado Practice Resources

    Lesson: 1 Forum: 1

  • Thank you and Feedback

    Thank you for completing the Science Assessment Development Pre-Meeting Training. Please provide us feedback by completing the Course EvaIuation, which is a link to a Google Form. 

    Post any questions or concerns you would like to discuss at the work group in the forum. CDE and Pearson staff will be prepared to address your questions. 

    We look forward to seeing you.  Please reach out to Molly Mund (mund_m@cde.state.co.us) if you have any questions that need to be addressed prior to the meeting.


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