Tier 1
Set shared expectations for core instruction and aligned walkthrough look-fors.
1. Standard At A Glance
Standard: SCI.9.LS4.B
Short description: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations; evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in increases in the number of individuals of some species, the emergence of new species, and the extinction of other species.
2. Typical Indicators
- Instructional routines aligned to this standard are visible across 9th Grade classrooms.
- Teams use common criteria to monitor progress on this skill.
- Data cycles show incremental growth in standard-aligned outcomes.
3. Warning Signs
- Implementation quality varies significantly across teams.
- Interventions for this skill are not activated in a timely way.
- Progress data is collected but not used to adjust supports.
4. Escalating Accommodations
Tier 2
Protect targeted intervention time and coaching supports for identified students.
Tier 3
Coordinate intensive individualized plans and cross-team problem-solving cycles.
5. Modifications
- Diverse learners: ensure language access and culturally responsive support design.
- Disabled learners: align staffing/resources for accommodations and specialized instruction.
6. Cross-Curricular Integration
Align science pacing with inquiry-based instruction, materials, and cross-content literacy.