A team of fifteen educators completed their assessment of Bronxville's K-12 science program in early December. Comprised of teachers and administrators across the region, and appointed by our accrediting body, the Tri-State Consortium, the team spent three days in the district. They reviewed examples of student work - including lab journals and project displays, curriculum pacing guides, test results, and materials related to eight assessment indicators. They also spent time in classrooms and interviewed teachers, parents, and students. The visit culminated in a group dialogue between the Bronxville faculty and the visiting team that consisted of clarifying questions, probing questions, and commentary.
The assessment was organized around essential questions developed by the faculty and endorsed by the Board of Education:
To what extent does the K-12 science curriculum at Bronxville:
- Support scientific questioning and reasoning?
- Foster critical thinking?
- Integrate technological skills?
- Encourage applications of scientific knowledge?
- Balance high standards of achievement with the needs of all learners?
Bronxville teachers spent over a year preparing for the accreditation process. They reviewed the scope and sequence of the course of study and completed pacing guides for each course. They gathered and organized classroom materials to help the visitors understand our program. The written report is expected in five or six weeks.
For the Tri-State indicators, click below.
