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.

Please email the science team if you have any questions.

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Grade 4
Download	Name1	Grade Level	Phenomenon within the task	Science and Engineering Practices	Crosscutting Concepts
Bundles_of_Joy_TCT.pdf	Bundles of Joy	4	Relationships Between Size, Gestation Period, Life Span	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Patterns
Locating_the_Lighthouse_TCT.pdf	Locating the Lighthouse	4	Coastal Erosion	Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data	Cause and Effect
Data_Detectives_TCT.pdf	Data Detectives	4	Predictable Motion / Experimental Design	Planning Carrying Out Investigations; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Cause and Effect
What_an_Impact_TCT.pdf	What an Impact!	4	Energy Causes Change	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	Cause and Effect
Lion_Trouble_TCT.pdf	Lion Troubles	4	Engineering Design / Lions Eating Livestock in Africa	Engaging in Argument from Evidence; Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information	Cause and Effect
Pots_and_Pans_TCT.pdf	Pots and Pans	4	Engineering Design	Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence	N/A

Resources

TCT Facilitation Guide

Task Template Structure

Task Template Structure Accessible Version

Through Course Task (TCT)

Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations

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Through Course Task (TCT) Expectations 

Resources