Details
| Type of Product: | e-book (our e-books are in PDF format and can be viewed on your computer or any compatible reading device) (also see print version of this book) |
| Publication Date: | 7/7/2009 |
| Pages: | 270 |
| Stock Number: | PB145X2e |
| ISBN: | 978-1-935155-92-8 |
| Grade Level: | High School, Middle School |
Description
Focus on frequent, accurate feedback with this newly expanded guide to understanding assessment. Field-tested and classroom ready, it's designed to help you reinforce productive learning habits while gauging your lessons' effectiveness. The book opens with an up-to-date discussion of assessment theory, research, and uses. Then comes a wealth of sample assessment activities (nearly 50 in all, including 15 new ones) in biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science. You'll like the activities' flexibility. Some are short tasks that zero in on a few specific process skills; others are investigations involving a variety of skills you can cover in one or two class periods; and still others are extended, in-depth investigations that take several weeks to complete. Keyed to the National Science Education Standards, the activities include reproducible task sheets and scoring rubrics. All are ideal for helping your students reflect on their own learning during science lab.
Additional Info
| Intended User Role: | High-School Educator, Middle-Level Educator, New Teacher, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Achievement, Assessment of students, Classroom management, Informal education, Inquiry learning, Learning theory, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies |
Contents
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
PREFACE
Background: The Importance of Assessment
The Meaning of Inquiry
Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative Assessment
High-Stakes Tests
Professional Development
Organization and Use of This Book
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CHAPTER 1: A Rationale for Assessment
The Present State of Assessment
The Constructivist Paradigm
Assessment’s Changing Nature
The Multifaceted Assessment System
Using Assessment Results—The New Paradigm
CHAPTER 2: Developing New Assessments
Toward Effective Assessment
An Assessment Development Model
• State the Purpose
• Select the Appropriate Task Format
• Write the Task
• Modify an Existing Task
• Use Clear Directions and Questions
• Consider Equity
• Clarify Administrative Procedures
• Develop the Scoring Rubric
• Trial Test the Task
• Analyze Results
• Revise Tasks
Structure
Sequence
Novelty
CHAPTER 3: Alternative Assessment Formats
What Is “Alternative”?
Performance-Based Assessment Formats
• Skills Tasks
• Investigations
• Extended Investigations
Student-Focused Assessment Formats
• Graphic Organizers
• Concept Maps
• Venn Diagrams
• Vee Diagramming, or Vee Heuristic
• Portfolios
• Oral Presentations and Debate
• Interviews and Conferences
• Lab Skills Checklists
• Self, Pair, and Peer Evaluations
• Technological Applications
Teacher-Directed Assessment Formats
• Demonstrations
• Group Visuals
CHAPTER 4: Using Performance Assessment Results
Assessment and Evaluation
Norm- and Criterion-Referenced Evaluations
Using Assessment Data
Scoring Performance Assessment
Developing a Scoring Team
Scorer Agreement
Reliability
Aggregating Assessment Data and Assigning Grades
Assessment Data Management
Using Results of Performance Assessment
Test Validity
Interpreting and Describing Results
Program Evaluation
Annual Plan
CHAPTER 5: Illustrative Assessment Tasks for Biology
Biology Skills Tasks
Biology Investigation Tasks
Biology Extended Investigation Tasks
CHAPTER 6: Illustrative Assessment Tasks for Chemistry
Chemistry Skills Tasks
Chemistry Investigation Tasks
Chemistry Extended Investigation Task
CHAPTER 7: Illustrative Assessment Tasks for Earth Science
Earth Science Skills Tasks
Earth Science Investigation Tasks
Earth Science Extended Investigation Task
CHAPTER 8: Illustrative Assessment Tasks for Physics
Physics Skills Tasks
Physics Investigation Tasks
Physics Extended Investigation Task
APPENDICES
Glossary of Assessment Terminology
National Science Education Standards for Assessment
Complete Bibliography
INDEX
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