Preparing for NGSS: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

In this web seminar, Mr. Mayes and Mr. Shader talked about the fifth scientific and engineering practice contained in A Framework for K-12 Science Education: using mathematics and computational thinking. First, Mr. Mayes discussed the links between science and math models, then he and Mr. Shader provided examples of classroom activities that connect math and science at grades 2, 5, 8, and 12. Mr. Shader gave an in-depth explanation of scientific computing and shared an example of a simple computational model. Mr. Mayes concluded the presentation by describing quantitative reasoning. Ted Willard, director of NSTA’s efforts surrounding the Next Generation Science Standards, shared resources that can help teachers prepare for the implementation of the standards.