This resource has 7 correlations with the National Standards.  
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• Process Standards for Professional Development
  • Research-Based
    • Prepares educators to apply research to decision making. (NSDC)
    • Connect and integrate all pertinent aspects of science and science education. (NSES)

• Teaching Standards
  • Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students.
    • Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners.
  • Teachers of science engage in ongoing assessment of their teaching and of student learning.
    • Analyze assessment data to guide teaching.
    • Use student data, observations of teaching, and interactions with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching practice.
    • Use student data, observations of teaching, and interactions with colleagues to report student achievement and opportunities to learn to students, teachers, parents, policy makers, and the general public.
    • Use multiple methods and systematically gather data about student understanding and ability.