Science Curriculum and Assessment Update
At a glance
- What: District science staff presented on shifting instruction toward phenomena-based teaching and performance-based assessments.
- Where it stands: See the log below.
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Log
2026-10-08 - School Committee
District science staff presented on shifting instruction toward phenomena-based teaching and performance-based assessments. Science scores were described as strong, but achievement gaps remain, and the state's innovative assessment is expected to be operational in spring 2027 for grades 5 and 8. Implementation is underway in kindergarten, grade 1, grade 8 and high school biology and anatomy/physiology; presenters said the main needs are time and money.