Assessing Inquiry-Based Science

Designed to provide participants with an in-depth focus on authentic assessment in the elementary science classroom. Topics include the difference between formative and summative assessment, the distinction between evaluation and assessment, the nature of authentic assessment, the design and use of rubrics and checklists, and the use of assessment to improve planning and instruction. Covers questioning strategies and a protocol for looking at student work. Emphasizes how to use the daily science journal as an assessment of what students have learned.

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