NGSS Program and Biotech Industry

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) program in Sacramento aims to enhance science education and attract minority students to biotech careers. Teachers are learning new methods to engage students, while students like Montserrat Mendoza are inspired to pursue science. The program could boost the local biotech industry, but faces funding challenges.

What is the primary objective of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) program?

• To increase funding for schools

• To improve science teaching methods

• To reduce the number of science teachers

• To eliminate standardized testing

How does the NGSS program encourage students like Montserrat Mendoza?

• By focusing solely on theoretical knowledge

• By giving them extra homework

• By allowing them to experiment and learn from failures

• By providing them with pre-written solutions

What is one of the goals of the NGSS program regarding diversity?

• To decrease the number of minority students in science

• To eliminate diversity programs

• To increase the representation of minority students in the biotech industry

• To focus only on Hispanic students

What percentage of the biotech industry was made up of Hispanic people in the last 10 years?

• 15%

• 3%

• 5%

• 10%

How are teachers being retrained under the NGSS program?

• To focus on rote memorization

• To adopt new methods that engage students in constructing and evaluating

• To reduce student interaction

• To use traditional teaching methods

What potential impact does the NGSS program have on the biotech industry in Sacramento?

• It could reduce the number of biotech projects

• It could fuel the biotech industry by creating a skilled workforce

• It could make biotech education obsolete

• It could lead to a decrease in funding for biotech

What challenge is the NGSS program currently facing?

• Lack of student interest

• Insufficient teacher participation

• State funding cuts

• Overabundance of resources

What is Montserrat Mendoza's goal for her future education?

• To become a teacher

• To attend Harvard University

• To work in the finance industry

• To study at UC Davis and conduct research

How does Montserrat Mendoza's sister feel about her career choice?

• She wants to pursue a career in arts

• She wants to become a scientist because of Montserrat

• She plans to become a lawyer

• She is not interested in science

What must Elk Grove Unified do to continue the NGSS program next year?

• Increase student fees

• Find alternative funding sources

• Eliminate the program

• Reduce the number of participating schools