Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States SPI Edition

The NGSS should be no surprise for anyone as it has been out in draft form for over a year! Opinions should already be formed one way or the other. I embrace these standards and will use them. I like having the Appendix as a separate book.

Amazon had the cheapest price for this book, and it arrived in great condition.Since all science teachers are going to have to teach to these standards it is a must have book, even for those that have been teaching for many years.

These are the detailed "performance expectations" for students at various grade levels which define what kids should know and be able to do in schools that are teaching to the Next Generation Science Standards. The performance expectations are meant to drive assessment of student understanding, but are not meant to define a curriculum of study. Individual schools and districts can approach course sequencing and learning activities creatively; the standards just define what the kids should be able to do in the end.This work should be viewed as more of a reference text for teachers, school curriculum leaders, and test designers. It is very detailed, with many, many pages of individual performance expectations carefully broken down into what Disciplinary Core Idea(s), Crosscutting Concept(s), and Science/Engineering Practice(s) are woven together into that PE. Many are well done, but this was a document that was to some extent put together by committee. Actually committees (plural) of reviewers from lead states. It's not perfect, and requires some informed analysis and creativity to interpret. Careful readers will find occasional inconsistencies.For those who want an easier to read overview of the principles and research behind the Next Generation Science Standards, look instead at "A Framework for K-12 Science Education".

If you think you might need this- YOU DO! It's so much more convenient to read the hard copy right in front of you than to look at the app online or trying to view it on your phone.

I was happy to received this order quickly. In addition it was wrapped neatly and delivered in great condition. I know my state has adopted Next Generation Science Standards and this book will be useful in understanding those changes.

Only got volume 2 - the appendices! Very frustrating.

The standards are great, but this was only the appendices. Will be returning in the morning.

This has truly helped me make the transition to the NGSS.