Developing Instructionally-Embedded Performance Assessments for the NGSS Classroom

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Developing Instructionally-Embedded Performance Assessments for the NGSS Classroom

About this course

This course from the Stanford NGSS Assessment Project is designed to guide participants step-by-step in using SNAP's tools for developing 3-dimensional performance assessments. Participants will learn SNAP's procedures for defining performance outcomes, selecting phenomena, and developing a task to meet a set of criteria for high-quality assessment. Participants will have opportunities at two crucial points during the course to engage in a peer feedback process with another development team.

What you'll learn

  • understanding of performance assessment design
  • ability to define performance outcomes
  • skills in selecting relevant phenomena
  • experience in developing assessment tasks

Course objectives

  • to teach the fundamentals of performance assessment in science education
  • to foster collaboration through peer feedback
  • to ensure assessments meet high-quality standards

Skills you'll gain

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