Assessments match state and local standards and are used appropriately to plan instruction and evaluate understanding. All students , regardless of age, gender, cultural or ethnic background, disabilities, aspirations, or interest and motivation are provided the opportunity to actively learn challenging science. Teachers expect all students to succeed, help them set high goals for themselves, and listen to students' explanations of their ideas. Learning science is considered important for all students. Top Students have frequent and consistent opportunities to participate in active science learning.
Students have science experiences and activities every day.
Students are being taught science every year, beginning in kindergarten and continuing until high school graduation. Teachers have opportunities to improve their science teaching through workshops, courses, planning sessions, coaching, and scheduled time to plan. Teachers have access to the training and resources needed to implement the Minnesota Graduation Standards in science. Teachers plan instruction that builds on what students know and think to increase students' scientific understanding . Teachers use the Minnesota K-12 Science Framework to plan curriculum that is challenging, engaging and age appropriate.