SCIENCE

SCIENCE

Grades 7-12 Initial Endorsement

Student Name Praxis I

Student Identification Praxis II /157 0435 or ___/145 0433

Plus one subject specific test

0231, 0233, 2041, 0242, 0571, 0261

Science Major or its equivalent: Check one

□ Biology

□ Chemistry

□ Physics

□ Earth or Environmental or Atmospheric Sciences

Content Distribution Requirements Knowledge Standards	Course Titles & Numbers	# Credits	Advisor Initials
□ Life Sciences: Cell structures & function; anatomy & physiology; molecular basis of heredity; biological evolution; interdependence of organisms; matter, energy & organization in living systems; behavior of organisms	CH 325 & 327 BI 151, 153, 223, 225, 242, 345
□ Physical Sciences: the structure & properties of matter; chemical reactions; motion & forces; conservation of energy & increases in disorder; interactions of energy & matter	CH 103, 107 CH 204, 206 CH 302, 304, 305, 307, 415 PY 210, 211 & most upper division courses
□ Earth, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences: The Earth as an integrated system of chemical, physical, & biological processes interconnecting the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, & biosphere; the origins & evolution of the Earth, solar system, & universe, & forces effecting & shaping them over time	BI 221, 238, 242, 247, 260, 315, 317, 319, 355
□ Living & Non-Living Systems: The concept of living & non-living systems as collections of interrelated parts & interconnected systems; continuity & change in living & non-living systems from the micro to the macro scale; how personal & collective actions can affect the sustainability of inter-related systems	BI 151, 153,207, 319, 355 BI 221, 238, 242 Plus requirement of 1 course in cell/ molecular bio., organismal & population/ ecological biology

Performance Standards: Implements a science curriculum that integrates scientific inquiry skills and scientific content, and enables conceptual development and development of the habits of mind that support scientific inquiry. Specifically, the educator:

Content Distribution Requirements Performance Standards	Course Titles & Numbers	# Credits	Advisor Initials
□ Anticipates & elicits the naïve scientific ideas, emerging concepts, &/or misconceptions that students are likely to have prior to instruction.	All chemistry & physics courses ED 424
□ Models the skills, attitudes, & values of scientific inquiry.	All biology, chemistry & physics courses ED 424
□ Asks scientific questions that engage students & helps them to formulate meaningful scientific questions of their own	All chemistry & physics courses BI 151-153, all BI 200 & 300 level lab courses ED 424
□ Designs & implements investigations & assessments that engage students in experimental design, data collection, data analysis, & problem solving,& that provide then with frequent interactions with the natural world as a regular part of the science program.	All chemistry & physics courses BI 151-153, all BI 200 & 300 level lab courses ED 424
□ Teaches students how to create strategies to solve scientific problems of increasing complexity by engaging in metacognitive analysis of their own scientific thinking	All biology, chemistry & physics courses ED 424
□ Creates opportunities for students to collaboratively design & implement scientific investigations, & to present & discuss the results of their investigations	All chemistry & physics courses BI 151-153, all BI 200 & 300 level lab courses ED 424
□ Organizes equipment, work and learning spaces so that scientific investigations are carried out in accordance with state & national safety guidelines	All biology, chemistry & physics lab courses ED 424
□ Teaches forms of scientific communication including how to write clear, well-organized science reports; how to read sources of scientific information; and how to understand and use representation and scientific notation	All chemistry & physics courses Esp. CH 410 & 411 BI 205, 410 ED 424
□ Integrates physical, mathematical, scientific, and technological tools appropriate to students' ages and abilities in order to facilitate scientific inquiry	All biology, chemistry & physics courses ED 424
□ Conveys to students how the development of scientific theory and understanding is a historical process with continuous creation of new knowledge and refinement or rejection of “old” knowledge	All chemistry & physics courses BI 410 ED 424
□ Conveys to students the roles and responsibilities of scientists with respect to social, economic, cultural and political systems, and provides them with opportunities to actively explore the full scope of career choices available to people in the sciences	All chemistry & physics courses BI 410 ED 424
□ Demonstrates sensitivity to inequities in science teaching and careers by incorporating specific instructional strategies that promote equity	Addresses through Academic Advising ED 424
Additional Requirements: □ A major in biology, chemistry, physics, or earth/environmental/atmospheric sciences, or the equivalent in undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
□ A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, at 7-12 in science, social studies, math, or English	ED 343 ED 361 ED 424

Content Advisor:

The above list highlights the breadth of curriculum content that is required by the State of Vermont Educator Licensing Department. Please discuss and plan with your advisee the courses that will address each of the listed areas. After the student provides you with evidence (i.e., Knightvision transcript) that verifies that the appropriate courses have been taken, please verify this with your signature.

Advisor Signature: _______________________

PRAXIS I Test Codes

You must take all 3 sections of Praxis I. Choose a paper-based version OR a computerized version.

	Paper-Based PPST		Computerized PPST
	Test Code	Pass Score	Test Code	Pass Score
Reading	0710	177	5710	177
Writing	0720	174	5720	174
Math	0730	175	5730	175

PRAXIS II

Test Codes for Science

Choose the Multiple Choice OR Essay Version

Candidates must meet the passing score on the General Science multiple choice OR essay test AND one subject specific test of their choosing. Passing scores on 2 tests are required.

	Multiple Choice		Essay
	Test Code	Pass Score	Test Code	Pass Score
Gen. Science	0435	157	0433	145
Biology	0231	161	0233	150
Chemistry	0241	150	0242	150
Earth Science	0571	158	No essay test for Earth Science
Physics	0261	133	0262	150

Last updated April 27 2006