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This article I saw later was written for High School, but it still very clearly demonstrates the importance for Project Based Learning!

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This article gives excellent advice and provides practical examples of ways to assess student understanding. The author includes excellent visual aids including examples of probes and sampl... See More

This article gives excellent advice and provides practical examples of ways to assess student understanding. The author includes excellent visual aids including examples of probes and sample rubrics. In addition, information about addressing misconceptions and how to administer formative assessments. This is a fantastic primer for anyone who is looking for formative assessment ideas.

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I really enjoyed this resource. I thought that it had a good break down of the steps that happen in the beginning, middle, and end of the lesson. I also liked all of the charts and figures t... See More

I really enjoyed this resource. I thought that it had a good break down of the steps that happen in the beginning, middle, and end of the lesson. I also liked all of the charts and figures that were there to help support. I think that these will be very helpful when it comes time to teach.

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I like how the article talks about the importance of PBL as well as using formative assessments to guide student learning. There is an emphasis on making sure the teacher is actually using t... See More

I like how the article talks about the importance of PBL as well as using formative assessments to guide student learning. There is an emphasis on making sure the teacher is actually using those assessments for learning which is important if you are going to make the material relevant and meaningful to your students. I also enjoy how the article walks you through an entire lesson from start to finish, This helps the reader better visualize how to use their assessments throughout the entirety of the class. One thing I wish would be added was examples from each of the major science fields. This would make the article relevant to more teachers. Overall, it is a good article that helps encourage teachers to use PBL and assessments for learning to help their students.

Assessment for Learning

I am currently a pre-service teacher going into my pre-internship. With that, it is always helpful to learn new and positive ways of assessing students that will help them reach their goals ... See More

I am currently a pre-service teacher going into my pre-internship. With that, it is always helpful to learn new and positive ways of assessing students that will help them reach their goals and guide their own learning.

Highschool PBL

The author explains how to successfully implement project-based learning in the classroom, using metacognitive strategies such as KWL, think, pair share.writing prompts, journal entries and ... See More

The author explains how to successfully implement project-based learning in the classroom, using metacognitive strategies such as KWL, think, pair share.writing prompts, journal entries and minute papers.The project examples appear to be more appropriate for middle and elementary students, rather than high schoolers.