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1. Certification Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: 222
- Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: 42
- Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: 100%
- Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: Approved program based on state standards; major required.
B. Grades 6-8
- Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: 111
- Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: 147
- Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science: 90%
- Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: Approved program based on state standards; major required.
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2. Course Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 3.
- Required science courses: None, three years of science are required, School Districts determine the courses taught that meet the Wyoming Science Content and performance Standards.
- Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? Wyoming does not have a state recommended curriculum.
- Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? Yes.
- 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? It is offered in some districts.
- Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? It is up to school districts to make such a requirement.
- If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? If a school district in Wyoming makes it a graduation requirement it can.
B. Grades 6-8
- Is Earth Science part of the middle school science curriculum (grades 6-8)? District Determination
- Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum? District Determination
- At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? 9th grade for Hathaway, otherwise, District Determination
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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 |
19% |
46% |
89% |
16% |
B. Enrollment trends in Grade 9-12 Earth science
|
Year |
Percent |
Students |
1996-97 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
1997-98 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
1999-00 |
37% |
2,982 |
2003-04 |
19% |
Not Available |
C. Students in grades 7-8 enrolled in selected science courses
Course |
Students
(Percentage) |
Students
(Percentage) |
Earth Science |
2,870
(19%) |
Not Available
(29%) |
General Science |
3,776
(25%) |
Not Available
(22%e) |
Physical Science |
2,266
(15%) |
Not Available
(6%) |
Life Science |
3,323
(22%) |
Not Available
(25%) |
Integrated or Coordinated Science |
604
(4%) |
Not Available
(10%) |
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4. K-12 Indicators
|
State |
National |
| Average Freshman Graduation Rate |
76.1% |
73.2% |
| College Enrollment Rate |
58% |
68.6% |
| AP Participation Rate |
15% |
25% |
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5. Science Standards
- Standards Publication: Wyoming State Standards
- Year in which science standards were adopted: 2008
- Are state standards determined at the district level? Districts adopt the state standards.
- When will the state standards be revised? 2013
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6. Testing and Assessment
A. State Science Tests
|
Test |
Grade Levels Tested: |
Earth Science Component on the Test? |
Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Schools (PAWS) |
4, 8, 11 |
Yes |
B. State High School Exit Exam
- Name of Exam: Proficiency Assessment
- Type of Test: Not Applicable
- Does the exam have a science component? Yes
- At what grade do students first take the exam? 4
- Is passing the exam a requirement for a diploma? No
- Does the exam have an Earth science component? Yes
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7. Textbook Adoptions
- Does the state select or recommend textbooks? No.
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Determined at district level, no state approved list.
- Environmental science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Determined at district level, no state approved list.
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the middle school level: Determined at district level, no state approved list.
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8. State Contact Person
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