(OBS) MA MCU Modules
(OBS) 1: Shifts in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Key Shifts in the Draft Revised Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Standards

Here are some key shifts proposed in the latest draft of STE standards:

  1. Integration of disciplinary core ideas and practices reflect the interconnected nature of science and engineering.
  2. All four disciplines, including Earth and space science, life science, physical science, and technology/engineering are included in each grade (Pre-K through 8th), as well as in high school, to encourage integration across the year and through curriculum.
  3. The STE standards are coordinated with the Commonwealth’s English Language Arts and Mathematics standards.
  • Pre-K to grade 8 teachers, consider how this approach to integrating the four disciplines benefits students.
  • Grades 9–12 teachers, consider how you draw connections across disciplines and topics.
  • All teachers, based on what you’ve already learned about the revised ELA and Math standards, reflect on the major connections that you see between them and the new science standards.