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Although there are several new books about alternate, authentic, or performance-based assessment, few focus on science assessment and provide practical information on developing, interpreting, and scoring these new alternatives to traditional tests. In addition, many school districts around the country are adopting hands-on science programs and are looking for guidance around assessment. Active Assessment for Active Science meets the needs of teachers faced with the task of assessing hands-on science. Some new science curriculums come with assessments, but many others do not and it is unusual to find guidelines for interpreting and scoring them. This book combines practical discussion with theoretical information on the rationale for active assessments. It enables classroom teachers to develop and score their own assessments and answers the following questions: Why should you use active science assessments? What kinds of assessments are there? How do you manage these assessments in the classroom? What evidence of learning can you find in written student work? How do national curriculum developers develop assessments? How do you score them? How do assessments tie in with educational values? The book's numerous classroom examples of assessments and student work provide teachers and staff developers with materials for workshops as well as individual reflection. Teachers will gain ideas that they can immediately use in their classrooms, as well as an appreciation for the careful, methodical work that is required to develop an assessment system.

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PublisherHeinemann

ISBN-100435083619

ISBN-139780435083618

eBay Product ID (ePID)746094

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages155 Pages

Publication NameActive Assessment for Active Science : a Guide for Elementary School Teachers

LanguageEnglish

SubjectStudy & Teaching, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology

Publication Year1994

TypeStudy Guide

AuthorSabra Lee, George E. Hein

Subject AreaEducation, Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN94-20529

Reviews"Although this book is aimed at the elementary phase, teachers of older students and other subjects should find much of interest in it."- Science Education, "Although this book is aimed at the elementary phase, teachers of older students and other subjects should find much of interest in it."-Science Education, "Although this book is aimed at the elementary phase, teachers of older students and other subjects should find much of interest in it." Science Education

Dewey Edition20

Grade fromKindergarten

Grade toFifth Grade

Dewey Decimal372.3/5

Lc Classification NumberLb1585.H45 1994

Table of ContentContents: 1. The Case for Active Assessment 2. Forms of Assessment 3. Managing Assessments 4. Curriculum Developers Talk About Assessment 5. Interpreting Children's Work 6. Scoring 7. Assessment and Educational Values

Active Assessment for Active Science : A Guide for Elementary School Teachers by Sabra Lee and George E. Hein (1994, Trade Paperback)