Weaving science inquiry and continuous assessment : using formative assessment to improve learning / Maura O'Brien Carlson, Gregg E. Humphrey, and Karen S. Reinhardt. [print]

1. The essence of continuous assessment What is continuous assessment? ; Continuous assessment in the "big picture" of assessment Techniques and tools for continuous assessment Why use continuous assessment? ; Vignette : continuous assessment : one teacher's experience 2. The context for continuous assessment : student inquiry What is inquiry? ; Continuous assessment Vignette : strength of magnets 3. Techniques and tools for facilitating inquiry and collecting student data Techniques for continuous assessment Tools for continuous assessment 4. Analyzing and using continuous assessment data Analysis and use of continuous assessment data How do you analyze continuous assessment data? ; How do you use continuous assessment data? ; A vignette : exploring light 5. The journey : challenges, realities, and advice Challenge : how do I make time for science inquiry and continuous assessment? ; Challenge : how do I integrate continuous assessment with traditional testing? ; Challenge : how do I acquire more content knowledge? ; Challenge : how do I manage continuous assessment effectively? ; Challenge : how do I help my students engage deeply in inquiry? ; Challenge : how do I obtain the materials I need? ; Challenge : how do I gain parent involvement and support? ; 6. Continuous assessment and professional growth Continuous assessment as professional development An example of effective professional development Professional development recommendations Context for professional development.

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