1. Certification Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: 1,702
- Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: 190
- Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: 98%
- Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: Min 30 hours in endorsement subject, min of 9 hours in related subject; major required
B. Grades 6-8
- Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: 913
- Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: 954
- Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science: 62%
- Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: Min 30 hours in endorsement subject, min of 9 hours in related subject; major required
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2. Course Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 2.
- Required science courses: 2, but districts decide what courses they are.
- Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? No, the State currently does not recommend specific courses and will change under secondary school reform to require 3 courses, one life science, one physical science and one additional science.
- Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? Yes. There are no strictly Earth science courses, but there are elements of Earth science in grades 9 and 10 science courses.
- If Earth science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes.
- Is an Environmental science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? No
- Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? Yes, in selected units, though no courses strictly recommended.
- If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes.
B. Grades 6-8
- Is Earth Science part of the middle school science curriculum (grades 6-8)? Yes, framework is integrated, but some schools may teach a course in Earth science.
- Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum? Integrated.
- At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? 6th-8th.
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3. K-12 Enrollment
A. Percent of Grade 9-12 students enrolled in selected courses
|
Course |
Earth science |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Physics |
Percent |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
B. Enrollment trends in Grade 9-12 Earth science
|
Year |
Percent |
Students |
1996-97 |
40% |
16,401 |
1997-98 |
36% |
15,017 |
1999-00 |
39% |
17,151 |
2003-04 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
C. Students in grades 7-8 enrolled in selected science courses
|
1999-2000 |
2003-2004 |
Course |
Students
(Percentage) |
Students
(Percentage) |
Earth Science |
5,875
(7%) |
Not Available |
General Science |
33,572
(40%) |
Not Available |
Physical Science |
11,750
(14%) |
Not Available |
Life Science |
17,625
(21%) |
Not Available |
Integrated or Coordinated Science |
11,750
(14%) |
Not Available |
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4. K-12 Indicators
|
State |
National |
| Average Freshman Graduation Rate |
80.9% |
73.2% |
| College Enrollment Rate |
62.9% |
68.6% |
| AP Participation Rate |
29% |
25% |
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5. Science Standards
- Standards Publication: Connecticut Framework K-8 (adobe pdf) | Connecticut Framework 9-12
- Year in which science standards were adopted: 2010 for K-8; 2004 for 9-12
- Are state standards determined at the district level? Districts adopt the state standards but can add to them.
- When will the state standards be revised? N/A
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6. Testing and Assessment
A. State Science Tests
|
Test |
Grade Levels Tested: |
Earth Science Component on the Test? |
Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT):
Generation III |
10 |
Yes |
Connectictu Mastery Test (CMT) |
5 and 8 |
Yes |
B. State High School Exit Exam
- Name of Exam: Not Applicable
- Type of Test: Not Applicable
- Does the exam have a science component? Not Applicable.
- At what grade do students first take the exam? Not Applicable
- Is passing the exam a requirement for a diploma? Not Applicable.
- Does the exam have an Earth science component? Not Applicable.
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7. Textbook Adoptions
- Does the state select or recommend textbooks? No. Depending on school
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: N/A
- Environmental science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: N/A
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the middle school level: N/A
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8. State Contact Person
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