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1 online resource (xv, 236 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A knowledge-based framework for the classroom assessment of student science understanding / Michael R. Vitale, Nancy R. Romance, and Megan F. Dolan -- Developing assessment items: a how-to guide / Laura Henriques, Alan Colburn, and William C. Ritz -- Assessment in support of conceptual understanding and student motivation to learn science / Melissa DiGennaro King -- Adaptive inquiry as the silver bullet: reconciling local curriculum, instruction, and assessment procedures with state-mandated testing in science / Stephen J. Farenga, Beverly A. Joyce, and Daniel Ness -- Science standards influence classroom assessment practices / Kathy J. McWaters and Ronald G. Good -- Usable assessments for teaching science content and inquiry standards / Christopher J. Harris [and others] -- Using rubrics to foster meaningful learning / Marcelle A. Siegel [and others] -- Professional development and teacher learning: using concept maps in inquiry classrooms / Beth Kubitskey [and others] -- Coming to see the invisible: assessing understanding in an inquiry-focused science classroom / Andrea M. Barton, Jennifer L. Cartier, and Angelo Collins -- Evolving ideas: assessment in an evolution course / Cynthia Passmore and Jim Stewart -- Varying instructional methods and assessment of students in high-school chemistry / Avi Hofstein, Rachel Mamlok, and Otilia Rosenberg -- Integrating an assessment plan into a K-12/university engineering partnership / Daniel W. Knight and Jacquelyn F. Sullivan -- Performance assessment tasks as a stimulus for collaboration among preservice and inservice teachers / Valarie L. Akerson, Amy Roth McDuffie, and Judith A. Morrison -- Assessment in support of contextually authentic inquiry / Cory A. Buxton -- Helping students understand the minds-on side of learning science / Lawrence B. Flick and Michael Tomlinson -- Revised views of classroom assessment / Mistilina Sato [and others] -- Moving beyond grades and scores: reconsidering assessment feedback / Caleb Cheung [and others] -- Mind mapping as a flexible assessment tool / Karen Goodnough and Robin Long. |
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A knowledge-based framework for the classroom assessment of student science understanding / Michael R. Vitale, Nancy R. Romance, and Megan F. Dolan -- Developing assessment items: a how-to guide / Laura Henriques, Alan Colburn, and William C. Ritz -- Assessment in support of conceptual understanding and student motivation to learn science / Melissa DiGennaro King -- Adaptive inquiry as the silver bullet: reconciling local curriculum, instruction, and assessment procedures with state-mandated testing in science / Stephen J. Farenga, Beverly A. Joyce, and Daniel Ness -- Science standards influence classroom assessment practices / Kathy J. McWaters and Ronald G. Good -- Aligning standards-based assessment and curriculum materials for teaching inquiry science / Christopher J. Harris [and others] -- Using rubrics to foster meaningful learning / Paul Hynds [and others] -- Professional development and teacher learning: using concept maps in inquiry classrooms / Jon Margerum-Leys [and others]. |
| Summary |
If you want to learn about the latest research on assessment techniques that really work, the ideal sourcebook is right here in your hands. Assessment in Science is a collection of up-to-date reports by authors who are practicing K-16 classroom teachers and university-based educators and researchers. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Evaluation.
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Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Evaluation. |
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Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
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Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Evaluation.
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Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Evaluation. |
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Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary) |
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Science -- Ability testing.
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Science -- Ability testing. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
McMahon, Maureen.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Assessment in science. Arlington, Va. : NSTA Press, ©2006 1933531002 (DLC) 2006002237 (OCoLC)63245309 |
| ISBN |
1933531932 (electronic book) |
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9781933531939 (electronic book) |
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1933531002 |
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9781933531007 |
| Standard No. |
9781933531007 |
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9781933531939 |
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