Alaska Mathematics and Science Framework

Major funding for this document is provided through a grant from the United States Department of Education, Eisenhower National Program for Mathematics and Science Education.

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

Math and Science Framework
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Introduction (Common Section): How to Use this Framework; The Curriculum Development Process; What Curriculum Development Committees Can Do to Ensure Success

Chapter 2: Starting Point (Common Section)

Introduction

Definition of Curriculum

Content

Instruction

Assessment

Context

Preservice Education and Professional Development

Learning Partners

Equity

School to Work

Early Childhood Education

Technology

Alaska Native Ways of Knowing

Chapter 3: Context: References for the Curriculum Development Process in Mathematics and Science; Preservice Education and Professional Development; Learning Partners and School to Work; Equity; Early Childhood Education; Technology; Other Resources: Staff, Time, Materials, Supplies, Equipment, Facilities

Chapter 4: Content: Shifting the Content of Mathematics and Science to Reach All Students; How Mathematics and Science Content Standards Relate to Alaska 2000 Goals; Alaska Content Standards in Mathematics; Alaska Content Standards in Science; Other Choices for Developing Criteria or Benchmarks

Chapter 5: Instruction: Mathematics and Science Instructional Practices to Reach All Students; Key Instructional Strategies for Mathematics and Science; Recommended Instructional Strategies for the Alaska Content Standards in Mathematics; Recommended Instructional Strategies for the Alaska Content Standards in Science; Science/Technology/Society Instructional Strategies

Chapter 6: Assessment: Assessment Considerations; How Assessment Strategies Relate to the Alaska Content Standards; A Collection of Assessment Strategies; Criteria for Performance Tasks

Chapter 7: Vignettes: Math - Primary Level: Fish Camp in the Classroom; Math - Intermediate Level: Dog Mushing; Math - Middle School Level: Shelter; Math - Middle School Level: Hands Across Alaska; Science - Primary Level: Earth and Rocks; Science - Intermediate Level: Solids and Liquids; Science - Middle School Level: Spruce Bark Beetle; Science - Middle School Level: Water Quality; Science - Middle School Level: Space Exploration Project; Math and Science - High School Level: Project Chariot

Chapter 8: Resources

Human Resources

Science and Mathematics Professional Associations and Their Publications

Alaska Math and Science Professional Development Opportunities

Professional Development Resources

Science and Mathematics Instructional Materials

Print Resources

Reference Kit Bibliography

Resource Notebook Bibliography

Electronic Resources

Useful Software for Science and Mathematics Education

World Wide Web Resources

World Wide Web Links

Appendices

Appendix A: Grants Available for Math and Science

Appendix B: Equity Issues in Science and Math: A Bibliography

Appendix C

Alaska Science Cross-References

The Alaska Science Benchmark Cross-References: Annotated Example

The Alaska Science Benchmark Cross-References: References Without Annotation

Appendix D: Results of Survey: Science and Mathematics Programs and Activities in Alaska School Districts

Reference Points (Common Section)

Frameworks Glossary (Common Section)

Major funding for this document is provided through a grant from the United States Department of Education, Eisenhower National Program for Mathematics and Science Education.

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

Math and Science Framework Table of Contents

Math and Science Framework
Table of Contents