Wendy Whitmer Regional Science Coordinator April 2, 2014.

Biology EOC/COE SupportWendy Whitmer

Regional Science CoordinatorApril 2, 2014

WelcomeWho are we?Why are you here? What would you like to

get out of today?

Draft AgendaCalibration of logistical knowledgeStructure of Biology COE within

School/DistrictCharacteristics of a COE TeacherStructure of COE within the ClassroomEthical ConsiderationsAssigning StudentsAssigning TasksPreparing for the Biology COE

GoalsCraft a school/district action plan for

administration of the Biology COE.Consider the logistics of COE administration.Have an action plan for administration of the

Biology COE.

Formative AssessmentComplete “now what?”

individually.Talk to a partner. Review responses and get

some answers!

Biology COE “Introducing the Biology COE…”

http://www.coe.k12.wa.us/Page/301

Action Planning- Big Picture What will be the structures and

facilitation of the Biology COE at your school/district?

Will you have a separate class?How many students do you have?What teachers do you have available?

Action Planning- Big Picture What will be the structures and

facilitation of the Biology COE at your school/district?

Are you going to start this spring? Do you have students work on tasks throughout the year?

Are you going to have students complete the COE as a Junior or a Senior?

When is the submission for the COE? What if students need to make some corrections

or additions? If they complete it as a senior, do you have a

year-long engagement in case they need to make additional submissions?

What do they do while they are waiting?

Action PlanningTalk at your tables

Record your plan that will work for your school/district

Count off 1-4Share your conversation with your new

colleagues.

The TeacherWhat are the characteristics of a

successful COE teacher?What skills do they need to have?How should Biology content knowledge impact

who is chosen to facilitate?

EthicsWhat are the rules for helping students in

completing a task?What is the best way to support your

students to ensure successful completion?

Classroom Structure- Administration of Biology COEAssigning Tasks…Review the Task Matrix

What is sufficiency versus scope?How do you access the tasks to see them?

Who will choose the tasks? The teacher only? District level decision? The student? A combination?

Classroom Structure- Administration of Biology COEAssigning Tasks…

How will you choose which tasks are on-demand what which are extended response?

How many will you make on-demand and how many will be extended response?

How many will you submit total?

Classroom Structure- Administration of Biology COEStructured vs. Unstructured InstructionWill you have:

a structured, “all students” review/instruction for the Biology COE

unstructured, student-led review or preparation?

Classroom Structure- Administration of Biology COE

Differentiation…How will you differentiate for your different levels of students?

How might instruction look different for the students that barely missed a “3” compared to the students who only received a “1” on the Biology EOC?

Classroom Structure- Administration of Biology COEHow will you design the teaching

experience? A typical biology course? Test prep? How do the test and item specifications

compare with the task matrix?How might you use the Test and Item specs in

conjunction with the task matrix to help kids prepare?

Work-timeClarify action plan for your school/districtEnter groups and students- together?

(Creating and Submitting Biology COEs)Craft scope and sequence of instruction for

studentsAssign students possible tasksOther?

Feedback/Informing OthersBriefly summarize your action plan (big

picture).Briefly summarize your classroom plan.What is one question you still have?