Involving your students in assessment.

The author suggests a method that allows teachers and students a method for evaluating work that provides students with "just the facts, " instead of judgment. It is suggested that this met... See More

The author suggests a method that allows teachers and students a method for evaluating work that provides students with "just the facts, " instead of judgment. It is suggested that this method will lead to better student progress. Strategies suggested include informal assessment like two-way journaling, peer assessment, self-assessment, use of standard scientific protocols, correct use of science process skills & explanation of science content. Sample rubrics are given for self and peer assessment and teacher-student dialogue.

Good Article

I liked the tables students can included in the figures of the article which showed ways students can organize their thinking during inquiry tasks.

Assessing Inquiry

While the assessment rubrics are valuable contribution to those struggling with assessing inquiry, the idea of applying these to group journals is questionable. Group assessment does not add... See More

While the assessment rubrics are valuable contribution to those struggling with assessing inquiry, the idea of applying these to group journals is questionable. Group assessment does not address the need for individual feedback. Peer assessment and self assessment requires greater maturity than is typical among middle school students. These ideas might be more workable with older, high school and college level students