Summary of the Correlation of SMI Objectives to Standards

SMI
Objectives

Professional Standards

Science
Standards

Mathematics
Standards
1. Content Knowledge Professional Development and Appraisal System (TEXAS)

Domain II: Learner-Centered Instruction
Domain VI: Professional Development

 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Chapter 112
K.5, K.7, 1.7, 2.7, 3.7, 4.7, 5.7
Science concepts.
These TEKS describe grade level standards for the observation, measuring, and recording physical properties such as size, mass, color, position, quantity, sound, movement, temperature, mass, density, and buoyancy using appropriate tools.
 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Chapter 111
K.10, K.11, 1.7, 1.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 4.12, 5.11
Measurement.
These TEKS describe grade level standards for using physical attributes such as length, weight, time, temperature, perimeter, area, volume or capacity to compare and order objects. They also describe knowledge and skills in the selection and use of units and tools to collect data.
2. Pedagogical Skills Domain I: Active, Successful Student Participation in the Learning Process
Domain III: Evaluation and Feedback on Student Progress
 National Science Education Standards, Chapter 3,
TEACHING STANDARDS
A, B, C, D and E
Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students, guide and facilitate learning, engage in ongoing assessment, design and manage learning environments that provide students with the time, space, and resources needed for learning science, and develop communities of science learners.
 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, Chapter 2,
The Teaching Principle
"The Teaching Principle emphasizes the many responsibilities of the teacher in creating the mathematics classroom as a place for thinking and learning. Such teaching can be accomplished only by teachers who have had strong preparation and who will have ongoing access to effective professional development."
3. Process Skills Domain II: Learner-Centered Instruction Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Chapter 112
K.4, 1.4, 2.4, 3.4, 4.4, 5.4
Scientific processes.
These TEKS describe grade level appropriate standards for students to use a variety of tools and methods to observe, describe, and measure physical attributes; and to conduct science inquiry.
 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Chapter 111
K.13, 1.11, 2.12, 3.15, 4.14, 5.14 Underlying processes and mathematical tools.
These TEKS describe grade level appropriate standards for students to use tools and solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school.
4. Equitable Instruction Domain IV: Management of Student Discipline, Instructional Strategies, Time, and Materials
Domain VIII: Improvement of Academic Performance of All Students On The Campus
National Science Education Standards, Chapter 2, Principles and Definitions: SCIENCE IS FOR ALL STUDENTS National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Chapter 2, Principles and Standards for School Mathematics: Equity Principal



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