Rule 10.53.802 - DEFINITIONS(1) For purposes of science content standards contained in this subchapter, the following definitions apply: (a) "Crosscutting concepts" are those that connect learning across the different areas of disciplinary content. They are: (iii) scale, proportion, and quantity;(iv) systems and system models; (v) energy and matter, flows, cycles, and conservation;(vi) structure and function; and(vii) stability and change.(b) "Science and engineering practices" are methods of inquiry by which ideas are developed and refined. They are: (i) asking questions as it applies to science and defining problems as it applies to engineering; (ii) developing and using models; (iii) planning and carrying out investigations;(iv) analyzing and interpreting data; (v) using mathematics and computational thinking;(vi) constructing explanations as it applies to science and designing solutions as it applies to engineering;(vii) engaging in argument from evidence; and(viii) obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information. Mont. Admin. r. 10.53.802
NEW, 2016 MAR p. 1955, Eff. 7/1/2017 AUTH: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, MCA; IMP: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA