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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science: 25 Formative Assessment Probes Vol.I
Why is it important for you to take the time to uncover the preconceptions your students have? Uncovering Student Ideas in Scienceis loaded with classroom-friendly features to pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can adjust your teaching accordingly. At the book's heart...
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National Science Teachers Association
2017
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Table of Contents:
- Preface • Overview • Need for Formative Assessment Tools in Science • Development and Use of the Probes • Next Steps • Acknowledgments • About the Authors Introduction • Classroom Assessment • What Is a Formative Assessment Probe? • Assessment Probe Design and Features • Formative Assessment Probes in This Book • Using the Probes • Teacher Notes That Accompany the Probes • Vignettes • Elementary: Using the Probe "Is It an Animal?" • Middle School: Using the Probe "Wet Jeans" • High School: Using the Probe "Is It Matter?" • Concept Matrices and Probe Set Physical Science Assessment Probes • Concept Matrix • Can It Reflect Light? • Apple in the Dark • Birthday Candles • Making Sound • Ice Cubes in a Bag • Lemonade • Cookie Crumbles • Seedlings in a Jar • Is It Melting? • Is It Matter? • Is It Made of Molecules? • The Rusty Nails • Talking About Gravity • The Mitten Problem • Objects and Temperature Life, Earth, and Space Science Assessment Probes • Concept Matrix• Is It an Animal? • Is It Living? • Is It Made of Cells? • Human Body Basics • Functions of Living Things • Wet Jeans • Beach Sand • Mountain Age • Gazing at the Moon • Going Through a Phase