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BPS District Science Interims
Why Assessments? Assessments are effective tools that support learning and improve outcomes for students. Assessment data provides educators with critical insight into student learning so that every student receives the instruction they need to succeed. A strong assessment system includes both formative and summative forms. The BPS interims are one part of that system.
The most up-to-date information for the BPS science interims can be found on the ODA Assessment Platform.
NOTE: The Interims are optional for SY21-22. If you choose to give them, it is recommended that students given no more than 2 interims across the year. It is up to the discretion of teachers and school leaders to decide what is appropriate/necessary.
The initial set of Science Interims were created by a group of BPS teachers with members of the STE Department, Office of Data and Accountability, and three outside consultants in the Spring of 2019. The assessments for High School are topic based and can be given at any point during the school year, though it is recommended that they be given at the mid-point of a unit. The assessments for elementary and middle school are roughly aligned to BPS Science Scope and Sequences. Teachers may use the published interim or create their own using the question bank in Illuminate.
2019 Interims Development Teacher Team:
Valerie Carlson, Ohrenberger School
Ewald Charles, Perry K-8
Haven Daniels, Perkins Elementary School
Brian Gaines, Hurley K-8
Kris Grymonpre, McCormack Middle
Ivyrose Likis, Excel HS
Savannah Lodge-Scharff, Maddison Park Technical Vocational HS
Janet Lynch, Grew Elementary School
Erin MacGilvray, PJ Kennedy
Matthew McCarthy, Madison Park Technical Vocational HS
Jennifer Nissley, Roosevelt K-8
Stacy-Michelle Reid, West Roxbury Academy
Kareen Wilkinson, Frederick Pilot Middle School
Karen Ziminski, Murphy K-8
Planning & Facilitation Team
Jacob Foster, PhD, Consultant
Nicole Guttenberg, PhD, BPS STE Dept.
Amanda Knight-Bardsley, PhD, Consultant
Dana Pulda-Acone, BPS ODA Dept.
Holly Rosa, BPS STE Dept.
Laura Smith, Consultant
The most up-to-date information for the BPS science interims can be found on the ODA Assessment Platform.
NOTE: The Interims are optional for SY21-22. If you choose to give them, it is recommended that students given no more than 2 interims across the year. It is up to the discretion of teachers and school leaders to decide what is appropriate/necessary.
The initial set of Science Interims were created by a group of BPS teachers with members of the STE Department, Office of Data and Accountability, and three outside consultants in the Spring of 2019. The assessments for High School are topic based and can be given at any point during the school year, though it is recommended that they be given at the mid-point of a unit. The assessments for elementary and middle school are roughly aligned to BPS Science Scope and Sequences. Teachers may use the published interim or create their own using the question bank in Illuminate.
2019 Interims Development Teacher Team:
Valerie Carlson, Ohrenberger School
Ewald Charles, Perry K-8
Haven Daniels, Perkins Elementary School
Brian Gaines, Hurley K-8
Kris Grymonpre, McCormack Middle
Ivyrose Likis, Excel HS
Savannah Lodge-Scharff, Maddison Park Technical Vocational HS
Janet Lynch, Grew Elementary School
Erin MacGilvray, PJ Kennedy
Matthew McCarthy, Madison Park Technical Vocational HS
Jennifer Nissley, Roosevelt K-8
Stacy-Michelle Reid, West Roxbury Academy
Kareen Wilkinson, Frederick Pilot Middle School
Karen Ziminski, Murphy K-8
Planning & Facilitation Team
Jacob Foster, PhD, Consultant
Nicole Guttenberg, PhD, BPS STE Dept.
Amanda Knight-Bardsley, PhD, Consultant
Dana Pulda-Acone, BPS ODA Dept.
Holly Rosa, BPS STE Dept.
Laura Smith, Consultant