Full Description
Weaving Science Inquiry & Continuous Assessment explores the nature of continuous assessment in the context of science inquiry, and contains specific tools and techniques, along with stories and strategies in teachers' own words. Chapters cover the following subjects that reflect the latest information and most current teaching environment: - the essence of continuous assessment- the context for continuous assessment- techniques and tools for facilitating inquiry and collecting student data- analyzing and using continuous assessment data- challenges, realities and advice- continuous assessment and professional growthBy engaging in this process of inquiry and continuous assessment, both students and teachers will benefit from this fresh approach to learning, thinking, and assessment.
Contents
Foreword - Susan MundryPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Authors1. The Essence of Continuous Assessment2. The Context for Continuous Assessment: Student Inquiry3. Techniques and Tools for Facilitating Inquiry and Collecting Student Data4. Analyzing and Using Continuous Assessment Data5. The Journey: Challenges, Realities, and Advice6. Continuous Assessment and Professional GrowthResource A: Techniques, Tools, and Uses of Continuous AssessmentResource B: National Science Education StandardsAdditional ReadingReferencesIndex
