1. Certification Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: 335
- Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: 138
- Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: 99%
- Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: 20 hours professional prep. In 2 fields, 30 hour major and 20 hour minor or 45 hour composite.
B. Grades 6-8
- Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: 235
- Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: 404
- Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science: 77%
- Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: 20 hours professional preparation. In 2 fields, 30 hour major and 20 hour minor or 45 hour composite
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2. Course Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 2
- Required science courses: 1 lab science.
- Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? Yes.
- Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? No.
- 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? No.
- 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.
- Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum? Full Year.
- At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? 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 |
38% |
30% |
76% |
9% |
B. Enrollment trends in Grade 9-12 Earth science
|
Year |
Percent |
Students |
1996-97 |
63% |
13,244 |
1997-98 |
57% |
11,646 |
1999-00 |
57% |
11,422 |
2003-04 |
38% |
Not Available |
C. Students in grades 7-8 enrolled in selected science courses
|
1999-2000 |
2003-2004 |
Course |
Students
(Percentage) |
Students
(Percentage) |
Earth Science |
5,612
(15%) |
Not Available
(27%) |
General Science |
5,238
(14%) |
Not Available
(36%) |
Physical Science |
8,232
(22%) |
Not Available
(6%) |
Life Science |
13,470
(36%) |
Not Available |
Integrated or Coordinated Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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4. K-12 Indicators
|
State |
National |
| Average Freshman Graduation Rate |
80.5% |
73.2% |
| College Enrollment Rate |
45.8% |
68.6% |
| AP Participation Rate |
14.5% |
25% |
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5. Science Standards
- Standards Publication: Idaho Content Standards
- Year in which science standards were adopted: 2005
- 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? |
Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT) |
5, 7, and 10 |
Yes |
B. State High School Exit Exam
- Name of Exam: Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT)
- Type of Test: N/A
- Does the exam have a science component? Yes
- At what grade do students first take the exam? 5, 7, and 10
- Is passing the exam a requirement for a diploma? only the 10th grade test in reading, language usage, and mathematics.
- Does the exam have an Earth science component?N/A
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7. Textbook Adoptions
- Does the state select or recommend textbooks? The state sets minimum standards but textbooks are selected at district level.
- 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: The state sets minimum standards but textbooks are selected at district level.
- 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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