1. Certification Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: 2,124
- Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: 143
- Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: 100%
- Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: Specifies components in program; major/minor required.
B. Grades 6-8
- Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: 1,019
- Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: 1,161
- Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science: 100%
- Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: Specifies components in program; major/minor 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 credits in science with instruction in Biological and Physical sciences.
- Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? Determined at the district level.
- Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? Yes. It can be integrated.
- 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? Determined at the district level
- Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? Yes. Environmental science concepts can be infused throughout all science courses.
- If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes. Determined at the district level.
B. Grades 6-8
- Is Earth Science part of the middle school science curriculum (grades 6-8)? Yes- district choose the science students are to receive.
- Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum? Both.
- At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? Up to each district.
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3. K-12 Enrollment
A. Percent of Grade 9 students enrolled in selected courses
|
Course |
Earth science |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Physics |
Percent |
21% |
72% |
95% |
31% |
B. Enrollment trends in Grade 9-12 Earth science
|
Year |
Percent |
Students |
1996-97 |
26% |
19,525 |
1997-98 |
24% |
18,207 |
1999-00 |
26% |
20,530 |
2003-04 |
21% |
Not Available |
C. Students in grades 7-8 enrolled in selected science courses
|
1999-2000 |
2003-2004 |
Course |
Students
(Percentage) |
Students
(Percentage) |
Earth Science |
21,597
(16%) |
Not Available
(17%) |
General Science |
56,692
(42%) |
Not Available
(46%) |
Physical Science |
8,099
(6%) |
Not Available
(7%) |
Life Science |
28,346
(21%) |
Not Available
(19%) |
Integrated or Coordinated Science |
1,350
(1%) |
Not Available
(3%) |
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4. K-12 Indicators
|
State |
National |
| Average Freshman Graduation Rate |
87.5% |
73.2% |
| College Enrollment Rate |
61% |
68.6% |
| AP Participation Rate |
24.2% |
25% |
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5. Science Standards
- Standards Publication: Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
- Year in which science standards were adopted: 1996
- Are state standards determined at the district level? Districts write their own standards and use the state standards as a guideline.
- When will the state standards be revised? 2010-2011
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6. Testing and Assessment
A. State Science Tests
|
Test |
Grade Levels Tested: |
Earth Science Component on the Test? |
Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts of Examinations (WKCE) |
4, 8, and 10 |
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. Local decision
- 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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