FLDOE Science Education Flashcards

A Florida high school Chemistry teacher must address which of the following as a required NGSSS benchmark?

Answer: The periodic table structure, atomic theory, and chemical bonding

Florida's NGSSS Chemistry benchmarks require instruction on periodic table organization, atomic theory, and chemical bonding.

Which Florida program specifically targets under-represented students in STEM fields to increase diversity in science and technology careers?

Answer: Florida CAPE (Career and Professional Education) STEM pathways

Florida's CAPE program creates STEM pathways that connect K-12 education to career and industry certifications, including programs targeting diverse populations.

When Florida teachers conduct a science lab, which FLDOE requirement must they follow regarding student safety?

Answer: Teachers must follow OSHA and FLDOE safety guidelines, including student safety agreements and proper PPE use

Florida teachers are required to follow OSHA standards and FLDOE safety guidelines, including obtaining student safety agreements and ensuring proper PPE use.

A Florida district wants to evaluate the effectiveness of its science program. Which measure is most aligned with FLDOE accountability expectations?

Answer: Analyzing FCAT 2.0 Science scores, EOC pass rates, and grade-level proficiency data

FLDOE accountability expects districts to use performance data including FCAT 2.0 Science scores and EOC pass rates to evaluate science program effectiveness.

Under Florida's NGSSS, which Earth Science benchmark is typically addressed at the 6th grade level?

Answer: Rocks and minerals, the rock cycle, and Earth's layers

Florida's NGSSS places rocks, minerals, the rock cycle, and Earth's layers as core 6th grade Earth Science benchmarks.

Which of the following best describes Florida's approach to science literacy as reflected in the NGSSS?

Answer: Science literacy integrates content knowledge, process skills, and the ability to evaluate scientific claims critically

Florida's NGSSS frames science literacy as the integration of content, process skills, and critical evaluation of scientific information for all students.