Formative assessment informs the design of learning opportunities that take students from their existing ideas of science to the scientific ideas and practices that support conceptual understanding. Science Formative Assessment shows K-12 educators how to weave formative assessment into daily instruction. Discover 75 assessment techniques linked to the Next Generation Science Standards and give classroom practices a boost with:
Descriptions of how each technique promotes learning
Charts linking core concepts at each grade level to scientific practices
Implementation guidance, such as required materials and student grouping
Modifications for different learning styles
Ideas for adapting techniques to other content areas
