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How Can We Make Something New That Was Not There Before?
Explore How to Support Student Sensemaking Through Three-Dimensional
Assessment
In this presentation, participants will be introduced to
the Chemical Reactions unit and how three-dimensional assessment is embedded
throughout the unit to support student sensemaking.
Takeaways: Participants will understand: 1. the anchoring phenomena for the unit; 2. the storyline for the unit and how it supports coherence from the student perspective; and 3. the embedded assessments and features of the instructional model that supports all students in successful sensemaking.
Speakers
Jamie Deutch Noll (Northwestern University: Evanston, IL), Dawn Novak (Science Educator: Grayslake, IL)
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NGSS-Focused Summative Classroom Assessments of
Three-Dimensional Learning
Explore benchmark assessments and scoring guides you can
use to assess students’ three-dimensional learning related to middle school
performance expectations.
Takeaways: 1. True 3-D assessments incorporate the SEP, CCC, and DCI for a PE in such a way as to elicit student responses demonstrating knowledge of all dimensions; 2.
Phenomena and scenarios provide context for assessments that help elicit 3-D responses from students; and 3.
Attention to potential equity, access, and bias supports the design of assessments that better elicit demonstration of knowledge and understanding from all students.
Speakers
Maia Binding (The Lawrence Hall of Science: Berkeley, CA)
Beyond a Test: Alternative Assessments in
Science
Attendees will learn about unique and interactive
assessments that go beyond multiple choice tests. These options offer learners a
variety of ways to demonstrate their mastery of content. Varied assessment
options will be explored, including alternative testing questions, interactive
assessments, concept maps, and projects.
Takeaways: 1. Attendees will learn about alternate ways of assessing student learning that allows all learners to demonstrate mastery of content; 2.
Alternate midterm and final exams options will be shared; and 3. Attendees will learn how to create valid assessments for English Learners.
Speakers
Stephanie Matson (Thomas Worthington High School: Columbus, OH), Kimberly Thesing (Thomas Worthington High School: Columbus, OH)
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