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1. Certification Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: N/A.
- Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: N/A
- Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: N/A
- Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: Major in the subject area taught.
B. Grades 6-8
- Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: N/A
- Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: N/A
- Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science: N/A
- Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: Major in the subject area taught.
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2. Course Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 3
- Required science courses: 3 credits in science must be inquiry-based and at least two must provide lab experiences beginning with students grauating in 2012
- Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? In Oregon curriculum is a local decision. The State Science Academic Content Standards does include Earth and Space standards and all districts must provide instruction to the state standards.
- Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? Determined at the district level; science courses that count towards graduation must be standards based and provide instruction to the Oregon science standards.
- If Earth science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Determined at the district level.
- Is an Environmental science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? District decision
- Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? District decision.
- If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Determined at the district level; science courses that count towards graduation must be standards based and provide instruction to the Oregon science standards.
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 District decision.
- At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? District decision.
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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 Earth science
|
Year |
Percent |
Students |
1996-97 |
13% |
5,813 |
1997-98 |
12% |
5,425 |
1999-00 |
13% |
5,931 |
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 |
16,952
(20%) |
Not Available |
General Science |
10,171
(12%) |
Not Available |
Physical Science |
12,714
(15%) |
Not Available |
Life Science |
19,495
(23%) |
Not Available |
Integrated or Coordinated Science |
20,343
(24%) |
Not Available |
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4. K-12 Indicators
|
State |
National |
| Average Freshman Graduation Rate |
73% |
73.2% |
| College Enrollment Rate |
47.7% |
68.6% |
| AP Participation Rate |
21.2% |
25% |
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5. Science Standards
- Standards Publication: State Science Academic Content Standards
- Year in which science standards were adopted: 2009
- Are state standards determined at the district level? Districts adopt the state standards.
- When will the state standards be revised? Scheduled for adoption in February 2009
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6. Testing and Assessment
A. State Science Tests
|
Test |
Grade Levels Tested: |
Earth Science Component on the Test? |
Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills |
5 |
Yes |
Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills |
8 |
Yes |
Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills |
High School |
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? Select. State sets criteria and ids textbooks. Districts may adopt materials from this list, or submit a waiver to adopt materials not on the list that meet the state adopted criteria. The current science instructional materials adoption list is posted online.
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Glencoe Earth Science: Geology, the Environment and the Universe; Holt Modern Earth science; Prentice Hall Earth Science
- Environmental science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Glencoe Biology: The Dynamics of Life; Modern Biology by Holt; Holt Biology Principles and Explorations; Prentice Hall Biology
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the middle school level: Glencoe Science Voyages: Exploring the Life, Earth, and Physical; Glencoe Life, Earth, and Physical Science; Holt Science and Technology; Prentice Hall Science Explorer
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8. State Contact Person
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