November 4, 2019
In the Spring 2019, a new computer-based DC Science Assessment (DC Science)--with a wide range of accessibility features for support and delivered in the same testing platform as PARCC–was administered to DC students in grades 5, 8 and high school biology. Designed in collaboration with DC educators and community partners, including the Smithsonian Science Education Center, DC Science measures student mastery of science content and skills outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Drawing on scenarios, including those from the Smithsonian, DC Science focuses on interesting scientific phenomena and engineering problems and challenges students to apply scientific thinking, problem-solving, and sense-making skills. School level results and individual student score reports will be available in the Fall 2019. To explore practice tests for grades 5, 8 and high school, go to: www.osse.dc.gov/science