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Britton, Tricia – Science Scope, 2011
Using formative assessment involves gathering data from students on their progress and comprehension so that instruction can be adjusted to meet their learning needs (Popham 2001; Greenstein 2010). This article describes how the author uses homework, "three quick questions," trivia questions, pretests, and practice tests to formatively…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Alternative Assessment, Objective Tests, Student Evaluation
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Scarnati, James T.; And Others – Science Scope, 1992
Describes a school activity in which junior high school students display science projects in a noncompetitive atmosphere in four categories: (1) group projects; (2) hands-on activities encouraging young children and parent participation; (3) research projects; and (4) scientific portrayals of figures, concepts, or events. (MDH)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Research Projects, School Activities, Science Activities
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Barry, Dana M. – Science Scope, 2004
Students enjoy carrying out an exciting and challenging research project that combines science with computers and mathematics to investigate how polyacrylate animals change in size over time when placed in water and aqueous salt solutions. The hands-on activity motivates students and provides them with the necessary skills and information to have…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Science Projects, Science Process Skills, Student Projects