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Science Sampler: Self-assessment helps classroom focus on learning and understanding
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In our science classrooms, teachers are the science practitioners demystifying our practice—from reading, inquiry, and problem solving to test taking, and even note taking. Placing learning and understanding in an…
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Science Sampler: Motivating middle school students to monitor and assess their learning
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Our job as teachers is not only to teach science, but also to instill motivation for learning in our students. After many trials and failures, the author came upon a process to motivate most middle school students. The…
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Innovative Assessment Tools for a Short, Fast-Paced, Summer Field Course
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An experiential science program, such as a summer course at a field station, requires unique assessment tools. Traditional assessment via a pencil-and-paper exam cannot capture the essential skills and concepts learned…
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Eliciting Students’ Initial Ideas About the Sun–Earth System
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Methods and Strategies: Formative Assessment Practices to Support Students who Struggle in Science
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This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue highlights how formative assessment activities support instructional shifts, of three Indiana Science Initiative (ISI)…
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At the authors' public liberal arts institution, biology masters students are required to enroll in BIOL 5050: Teaching Techniques. Course topics include designing effective lectures, assessment, classroom management,…
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The Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is an organization that serves nine school districts west of Rochester, New York. One of the many programs provided by Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is a regional summer school program that allows…
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The Diagnostic Learning Log (Angelo and Cross 1993) is a focused journal entry where students indicate what they have learned from a particular unit, pose those questions, indicate aspects of classroom practice they…
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Engage. Elaborate. Evaluate! Virtual Environment-Based Assessments of Science Content and Practices
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Create an immersive virtual environment to engage students in problem solving.
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The authors developed a protocol for observing laboratory learning environments. It directs observer attention to forms of student engagement and discourse. By categorizing the predominant forms of engagement and…
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Interpreting Assessment Data: Statistical Techniques You Can Use (e-book)
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Are you properly evaluating the results of the tests you give to students? Can you explain the difference between classroom assessment and standardized assessment? Are you on solid ground with your grading system?…
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