MMSA

Introduction to Science Performance Assessments (Grades K-12)


WHO WILL BENEFIT:
  • Grades K-12 Educators
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

 
  • Examine examples of performance assessments and identify their characteristics.
  • Become familiar with the design principles and tools used to develop, modify or select performance assessments.
  • Devise a plan and try out a performance assessment task out in your own classroom.
  • Examine student responses to gauge student learning and to inform classroom practice.
DETAILS: As instruction shifts to meet the vision of the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), so too will the way we monitor and measure students’ progress toward meeting these new standards. How do we provide authentic opportunities for students to demonstrate evidence of their learning in the classroom?

In this three-part professional learning opportunity, participants will be introduced to performance task assessments by discussing design principles, reviewing examples, and considering the key components that make up a quality task. Participants will select an existing task or develop their own to implement in their classroom prior to the follow up sessions.

In follow up session 1, participants will receive feedback and support on the task development progress and/or implementation plan. In follow up session 2, participants will share a sampling student work. Participants are encouraged to participate with others from their grade level/school.
CONTACT HOURS: 9
BRING TO YOUR SCHOOL OR DISTRICT: To get started, complete this inquiry form

Estimated Cost:

  • On site workshop: $1650/day plus travel
  • Virtual options (synchronous/asynchronous):
    $200 per contact hour
CONTACT: For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lynn Farrin.