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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
Boyce, Linda Neal; And Others – 1992
This guide is intended to assist in the evaluation of elementary science curriculum materials for use with high ability learners, in the light of calls for a "new science" which stresses depth of conceptual understanding. It presents a curriculum review process and two evaluation instruments. The process is intended to balance sound practices of…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Hein, George, Ed. – 1990
This document contains 15 chapters on various topics related to elementary science assessment. A comprehensive description of efforts to introduce alternatives to multiple-choice, paper and pencil tests to assess science learning is provided. The monograph includes an analysis of assessment issues, descriptions of current practice, and suggestions…
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
