NYSSLS Check for Understanding

Which of the following is not a Dimension of NGSS/NYSSLS?

• Disciplinary Core Ideas

• Cross-Cutting Concepts

• Performance Expectations

• Science and Engineering Practices

Answer explanation

Performance Expectations depict what the student must do to show proficiency in science and incorporates all 3 dimensions.

Which of the following is NOT a Domain in NGSS/NYSSLS?

• Earth and Space Science (ESS)

• Life Science (LS)

• Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science (ETS)

• Cross-Cutting Concepts (CCC)

Answer explanation

Cross-Cutting Concepts is one of the 3 dimensions, not a domain. A domain is equivalent to a major content area.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Ideas or themes that provide a framework for connecting knowledge describes which Dimension?

• Cross-Cutting Concepts

• Science and Engineering Practices

• Disciplinary Core Ideas

Answer explanation

Science and Engineering Practices are the behaviors of scientists. Disciplinary Core Ideas consist of core knowledge that can be built upon. All 3 dimensions are needed to help us make sense of the world.

Which of the following is a Science and Engineering Practice?

• Patterns

• Engaging in Argument from Evidence

• Earth's Systems

• Cause & Effect

Answer explanation

Pattern and Cause and Effect are both Cross-Cutting Concepts. Earth's Systems is a Disciplinary Core Idea within the Earth & Space Systems' domain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is a Cross-Cutting Concept?

• Structure and Function

• Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data

• Matter and It's Interactions

Answer explanation

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information and Analyzing and Interpreting Data are both Science and Engineering Practices. Matter and It's Interactions is a Disciplinary Core Idea.

Which of the following is a Disciplinary Core Idea?

• Asking Questions & Defining Problems

• Stability & Change

• Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

• Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

Answer explanation

Asking Questions & Defining Problems and Using Mathematical and Computational Thinking are both Science and Engineering Practices. Stability and Change is a Cross-Cutting Concept.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What do the foundation boxes in the NYSSLS doc call out? (click image to enlarge)

• The specific grade-band elements for the SEP, DCI, and CCC of each performance expectations

• The cross-curricular connections to the Next Gen ELA and Math Standards.

• The assessment boundaries for each performance expectation.

• The specific science content that needs to be taught.

Answer explanation

The Assessment Boundaries are found within each performance expectation above the Foundation Boxes. The Connections Boxes are found below them. The specific content refers to the DCIs only.

In the Foundation Boxes, how do you know which performance expectation each element is connected to? (click image to enlarge)

• You have to give your best educated guess.

• The elements are color-coded for each performance expectation.

• The elements do not connect to the performance expectations.

• The code for the corresponding performance expectation is written in parenthesis at the end of each element.

Answer explanation

Examples circled in red on this image.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Which of the following is FALSE about performance expectation 5-PS1-1?

• The SEP is to "develop a model to describe a phenomenon".

• The domain is Physical Science.

• The CCC of "too small to be seen" is about scale, proportion, and quantity.

• The DCI is related to stability and change.

Answer explanation

The DCI is not about stability and change, which is actually a CCC. The DCI is about matter being made up of particles.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following does NOT describe performance expectation 4-LS1-1?

• This is a 4th grade standard.

• The CCC is to construct an argument.

• The DCI is about the internal and external structures that serve various functions.

• The LS in the code stands for Life Science.

Answer explanation

The Cross-Cutting Concept is about systems and system models. Constructing an argument is a Science and Engineering Practice.

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1