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Do InnerOrbit's Questions & Assessments Align with my State's Science Standards?
Do InnerOrbit's Questions & Assessments Align with my State's Science Standards?

Explore state-aligned questions, NGSS-aligned states, and InnerOrbit's future plans for developing state-aligned assessments.

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Written by Joy Hart
Updated over a month ago

Learn more about available state-aligned questions and assessments, NGSS-aligned states, and InnerOrbit's development of state-aligned assessments! ⬇️


New York High School Science Standards (NYSSLS)

InnerOrbit aligns with the New York High School Science Standards (NYSSLS) and can be accessed using the search feature.

Step 1: From the "Build" tab, begin typing "NY" into the search bar, and a list of NYSSLS standards will generate.

Step 2: Select the specific standard you are searching for, then select the phenomena or pre-made assessments you would like to view.


California High School Three-Course Model

Here's how you can find the assessment questions aligned with the California High School Three Course Model on InnerOrbit:

Step 1: From the "Build" tab, select the "High School" browse tile.

Step 2: Select the browse tile "California 3-Course (Integrated)".

Step 3: To access the standards specific to each course, select the appropriate Course Browse tile.

Step 4: Select the standard group you are looking for.

Step 5: Select the specific standard, and then you be able to view aligned phenomena & questions.


States with NGSS-Aligned Standards

Many states have developed NGSS-aligned science standards. For more information, please visit your state's science standards website.

Note that NGSS-aligned standards may vary slightly between states. InnerOrbit's assessments can still be used effectively, but be mindful of these minor differences when creating assessments.

For example, Oklahoma’s middle school standards titles begin with specific grade levels rather than grade bands and include slight variations in the Science and Engineering Practices elements.

To view a side-by-side comparison of Oklahoma's Standards and NGSS, click here.


Future Development of State-Aligned Assessments

At this time, InnerOrbit is focused on continuing the development of NGSS-aligned assessments and is not creating additional state-aligned assessments.

If you're a current customer with questions about your state's standards and InnerOrbit, please contact your account manager.

For those interested in purchasing InnerOrbit, please reach out to us at sales@innerorbit.com.


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