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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about decay and decomposers. It can be used to determine whether students recognize the need for a biological agent to break down once-living material as…
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the cycling of matter. It can be used to determine whether students recognize that once-living matter breaks down and cycles through ecosystems…
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about an everyday object in the sky—clouds. It is designed to determine whether students recognize that clouds are made up of tiny droplets of water or…
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Where Did the Water Come From?
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about condensation. It is designed to determine whether students recognize that condensation comes from the water vapor in the air. Elementary students…
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about precipitation. It is designed to determine whether students understand what causes the water in clouds to fall as rain. Elementary students’…
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about seasons. It can be used to determine whether students recognize the effect of the Earth’s tilt on its axis and the resulting intensity of sunlight…
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about light and shadows. It is designed to find out students’ ideas about how shadows change throughout the day. Observing changes in shadows is a common…
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about stars. It is designed to examine students’ ideas about the location of stars in the daytime. Elementary students make observations of the day and…
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Why Is Assessing a Powerful Teaching Tool?
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Authentic assessments shine a light on learning for both students and teachers! Assessments allow students and teachers to reflect on and celebrate successes along the learning journey while engaging in questioning,…
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How Do I Design Authentic Assessments to Meet the Needs of ALL Learners?
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Students need opportunities to show what they know in a variety of ways and at multiple points along the way. Knowing what to look for and how to interpret what you see may guide you to plan new experiences. Questioning…
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Why Is Investigating a Powerful Teaching Tool?
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Through investigations, teachers can allow students to explore concepts and develop understanding while maintaining the integrity of the curriculum. Hands-on, meaningful investigations give life to learning, inspire…
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How Does Metacognition Support Instructional Decision Making?
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Metacognition engages students and teachers in reflection of the learning process—in essence, thinking about thinking. Metacognitive questions give teachers a better understanding of how students are processing content…
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How Do Investigations Prepare Students for Purposeful Learning?
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Reading, writing, and technology become not only tools to enhance learning but also investigations in and of themselves. Investigations create three-dimensional learning experiences that include a variety of access…
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How Do I Integrate Investigations?
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When investigations are integrated thoughtfully, a dynamic learning environment is created and is visible in the classroom. This Part 3 provides ways to connect investigations within a unit of study, explains how…
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Why Is Questioning a Powerful Teaching Tool?
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Questioning cultivates student engagement and drives instruction throughout the learning process. It is a vital part of science and engineering. Questions challenge student thinking at key points within a lesson or unit…
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