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Peer reviewedShepardson, Daniel P.; Jackson, Vicki – Science and Children, 1997
Describes a process for developing alternative assessment instruments and student responses and illustrates the use of scoring rubrics. Focus is on the student's thought processes and student performance. (AIM)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedFinley, Fred – Science and Children, 1979
Evaluation criteria for selecting an elementary school science program are given. The administrator's and teacher's roles are discussed. An evaluation instrument which provides a systematic approach to comparing science materials is given. (SA)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedMcBride, John W.; Silverman, Fredrick L. – Science and Children, 1988
Discusses some of the problems associated with winners and losers at science fairs. Presents two alternatives to the traditional prize system: "The Scouting Concept" and "The County Fair Concept." Stresses the values and learnings that are associated with successful fairs. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
