Assessing Student Understanding in Science: A Standards-Based K-12 Handbook [Paperback]

Sandra K. Enger (Author), Robert (Bob) E. Yager (Author)

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Publication Date: October 23, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0761976493 | ISBN-13: 978-0761976493 | Edition: 1

Comprehensive but accessible, this book is packed full of methods for assessing student achievement according to the National Science Education Standards adopted by the National Research Council.

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 "This is a great book! It provides real examples for teachers, school districts, and teacher education programs to assess science standards in the curriculum."

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"An abundance of practical assessment instruments at your fingertips! Checklists, rubrics, real-examples-it’s all fantastic!"

(Mary Ann Sweet, School Counselor )

About the Author

Sandra K. Enger is a faculty member at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and associate director of the Institute for Science Education. She teaches methods courses for preservice teachers in elementary science and also undergraduate and graduate assessment courses. As a professional development provider, she has worked with international teachers from Russia, the Ukraine, and multiple Trans-Eurasian countries. Her consulting work includes development of assessment materials, conducting project evaluations, and participation in alignment studies. She graduated from Winona State (MN) University with a BS in science and a master’s degree in biological sciences. Her PhD in science education was awarded by The University of Iowa. She has had extensive classroom experience at both secondary and university levels.

Robert E. Yager is professor emeritus of science education at The University of Iowa, where he also earned two graduate degrees. He has di­rected over 100 National Science Foundation projects and has served as chair for nearly 130 doctoral students. Yager has served as president for seven national professional organizations. He has been involved internationally with special ongoing projects in Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey, and Estonia. Yager’s research interests and teaching are involved with science, technology, and society (STS), es­pecially in terms of it as an instructional reform effort and the other visions outlined in the National Science Education Standards. He continues to identify Exemplary Science Programs across the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (October 23, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761976493
• ISBN-13: 978-0761976493
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,549,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Assessing Student Understanding in Science: A Standards-Based K-12 Handbook (Paperback)

A top pick is Sandra K. Enger and Robert E. Yager's ASSESSING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING IN SCIENCE, 2ND EDITION, covering the basics for educators interested in assessing student proficiency and performance in science. From measuring student progress in six scientific areas to evaluating methods of teaching and introducing science using results from these methods, this is highly recommended.