Science

Through Course Task (TCT)

Published: 5/17/2021 9:58 AM
Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations 

TCTs are a vital component for a fully functioning and comprehensive science assessment system. To continue to improve high-quality teaching and learning in science, time should be dedicated to not only refining and reflecting on the past use of TCTs, but also to continuing to prepare students for the demands of 3-dimensional science assessments.   

More details about the assessment system may be found on the Science Assessment System page. 


Through Course Task Bank

The TCT Database is populated with TCTs available across grade levels and addressing the science and engineering processes as well as the crosscutting concepts. As TCTs are added to the database, they will be removed from the previously used SharePoint site.

  • Each TCT document is protected by a Creative Commons License

    • Users of TCTs may copy and redistribute materials provided users give credit using the link to the creative commons license. 

    • Users may NOT use the material for any commercial purposes.

    • Users may not remix, transform, or build upon the TCT and distribute for use. 


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Name1DownloadPhenomenon within the taskScience and Engineering PracticesCrosscutting ConceptsGrade Level
Picnic TimePicnic_Time_TCT.pdf​ShadowsAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns1
Can You See What I See?Can_You_See_What_I_See_TCT.pdfIllumination Affects VisibilityPlanning Carrying Out Investigations; Engaging in Argument from EvidenceCause and Effect1
Just Passing ThroughJust_Passing_Through_TCT.pdfInteraction of Light with Materials​Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns1
Which Model is Best?Which_Model_is_Best_TCT.pdf​Plants Need Water and Light to GrowDeveloping and Using Models; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns1
Just Like MeJust_Like_Me_TCT.pdfSimilarities in Functions of Body StructuresAnalyzing and Interpeting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns1
Dog Coat ColorDog_Coat_Color_TCT.pdfGenetics of Dog Coat Color in Laborador RetrieversAnalyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from EvidencePatterns1



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