Stacey Dillard
Collier Elementary School
AL

Formative Assessment Probes: No More Plants

Sat, Sep 26, 2015 10:17 PM
Keeley Does It Again!

Once again, Ms. Keeley has shown the power of using formative assessment probes to find students' misconceptions. As she points out, it is vital that many of these be corrected while in elementary school before the student moves into higher level science classes. Great quick read that includes a sample probe.

Teaching Through Trade Books: What's Up with Sinking?

Sun, Jul 19, 2015 9:27 PM
Beginning of Year Activity

This short article provides a great beginning of the year activity presented through short picture books. While the picture books are on a lower level, the concept is more complex. I love this density activity!