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Weaving Science Inquiry and Continuous Assessment
Using Formative Assessment to Improve Learning
Foreword by Susan Mundry
June 2003 | 152 pages | Corwin
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 growth
By engaging in this process of inquiry and continuous assessment, both students and teachers will benefit from this fresh approach to learning, thinking, and assessment.
Susan Mundry
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. The Essence of Continuous Assessment
2. The Context for Continuous Assessment: Student Inquiry
3. Techniques and Tools for Facilitating Inquiry and Collecting Student Data
4. Analyzing and Using Continuous Assessment Data
5. The Journey: Challenges, Realities, and Advice
6. Continuous Assessment and Professional Growth
Resource A: Techniques, Tools, and Uses of Continuous Assessment
Resource B: National Science Education Standards
Additional Reading
References
Index