Formative Assessment Strategies for Enhanced Learning in Science K-8

<p><strong><em>Use formative assessment to guide successful teaching and learning in science!</em></strong></p><p>Outlining the formative assessment process and providing strategies for embedding assessment into the K–8 standards-based science curriculum this essential resource demonstrates how teachers can use formative assessments to modify instruction monitor student progress and evaluate learning. This user-friendly guide offers teachers discussions reflection activities and classroom strategies to:</p><ul> <li>Assess student understanding using observation checklists questioning strategies notebooks reports graphic organizers projects and performance tasks</li> <li>Differentiate science instruction to reach all learners</li> <li>Use rubrics to uncover student strengths and weaknesses</li> <li>Collect student data to inform instructional decisions</li></ul>