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NGSS Summative Assessments
Summative assessments based on phenomena can provide teachers valuable data to inform instruction and monitor student progress. NGSS-aligned summative assessments are often one of the
Building Common Formative Assessments with NGSS Phenomena
Formative assessments based on phenomena can provide teachers valuable data to inform instruction and monitor student progress. NGSS-aligned formative assessments are often one of the
Moving From NGSS Test to NGSS Assessments
One of the key differences between a traditional NGSS test and NGSS-aligned assessments lies in their outcomes: tests generate grades, while NGSS assessments generate valuable
Choosing NGSS Phenomena for your Classroom
When implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in the classroom, selecting the right NGSS phenomena is crucial for building student capacity for sensemaking. A
Top Sites for Discovering NGSS Phenomena
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are designed to give students a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and make them apply these concepts to real-world situations. Finding quality
Navigating the NYS Science Test for Student Success
With the newly released items of the NYS Science Test, we’ve seen how our instruction needs to level up in complexity and rigor. Your students