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A Vision for Science Education
Science Assessment
How can science understanding be monitored?
Effective assessment in today’s science education emphasizes using multiple forms of evidence - such as performance tasks, models, and student explanations - to capture three‑dimensional learning. The best practices focus on assessing not just what students know, but how they apply scientific practices and reasoning in authentic, real‑world contexts.
Tools for Evaluating Assessment Tasks
Assessment & Grading Resources
- Evidence Statements
- Next Generation Science Assessment Task Portal
- STEM Teaching Tools - Assessment Briefs and PD Modules
- The Grading Tree: A Guide for Exploring 3D Science Grading Practices