"The Regents Examinations in Earth and Space Sciences and Life Science: Biology will be administered for the first time in June 2025. Similar to the Elementary- and Intermediate-level Science Tests, the Regents Examinations will be written tests consisting of multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. There will no longer be a Performance Test (Earth Science) or Laboratory Activities for Part D (Living Environment). Instead, authentic, hands-on scientific and engineering experiences, called Investigations, will be part of the assessment strategy for high school science. Like the written tests, the Investigations are aligned with the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards but provide the opportunity for performance-based assessment of students' science knowledge and skills. The Investigations are designed to be embedded into classroom instruction and assessment and can be offered any time during the school year, dependent on local curricular planning."
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OCM BOCES will be leading our professional learning as we prepare for the first administration of the Science Investigations for the Spring of 2025 administration. This training is a must for your staff that will be administering the Earth and Space Sciences and Life Science: Biology Investigations.