Effective Probing

This resource is a great way to probe your students' thinking. The question it asks is amazing, as having them pick from options helps them visualize the ideas and not imagine them, which ca... See More

This resource is a great way to probe your students' thinking. The question it asks is amazing, as having them pick from options helps them visualize the ideas and not imagine them, which can be hard for some students. Then the resource goes into deeper explanations, which you can use to explain why answers are wrong and to add context for the students. Also provides common misconceptions to help teachers better prepare for these mistakes their students may make.

Uncovering Astronomy Conceptions

I love Page Keeley. Her prompts always bring the best out in students and help reveal their misconceptions in a totally non-threatening way. This is the seventh in a series that just been ... See More

I love Page Keeley. Her prompts always bring the best out in students and help reveal their misconceptions in a totally non-threatening way. This is the seventh in a series that just been released. As a National Board Certified teacher, this is one of two series I would not be without in my professional library. I use this series with my middle school students in my classroom every opportunity I have. I also recommend them to those that are undertaking the National Board Certification process to help identify student misconceptions and providing evidence of student growth in learning. This book covers concepts associated with Astronomy. The sections are divided into, “The Nature of Planet Earth”, “The Sun-Earth System”, “Modeling the Moon”, “Dynamic Solar System”, and “Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe.” I am particularly in love with Prompt 5, “The Two Rs”. This prompt ferrets out student understanding around rotate and revolve. I also really like at the end of some prompts there is an “NSTA Learning Center Resources” section that tells you where you can go within the Learning Center for more help – SciGuides, SciPacks, Science Objects and other resources. All of the prompts have a “References” section with resources that range from articles, to websites, to applets and interactives.