This book contains many essays and multiple examples of meaningful science assessment practices they explore. The collations of essays reflect work with socioeconomically and ethnically diverse populations to better understand the attributes of equitable assessment practices.

The chapters in this book are grouped into four sections: (1) formative assessment in the service learning and teaching; (2) classroom-based strategies for assessing students’ science understanding; (3) high-stakes tests; and (4) assessment-focused professional development. Each section begins with a brief introduction and overview of the included chapters.