Getting Started With Inquiry-Based Science Principles, K-5
Level One Training
This introductory session is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience using inquiry-based science investigations, Exemplars science rubric and anchor papers. At this workshop, individuals will investigate inquiry strategies, assess student work and use assessment results to guide instruction and improve student performance.
The Broad Agenda
- Define the vocabulary of science inquiry, standards and assessment
- Gain an understanding of the Exemplars science assessment rubric
- Assess student work using the Exemplars science rubric
- Link assessment results to standards and instruction to improve student performance
- Investigate inquiry strategies
- Differentiate investigations for assessment and instruction
- Identify student strengths, weaknesses and scientific understanding and provide appropriate feedback to students, parents and administrators
- Use Exemplars rubrics to promote peer- and self-assessment
- Help students become proficient self-assessors
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