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 most effective ways to final student understanding of grade-level standards, since they are designed to offer students a novel context to apply their learning. Students should be building up their …
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 data for educators. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of this shift, highlighting how assessments provide educators with actionable data to inform instruction and enhance student learning. …
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of standards that were developed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the 21st century. One of the critical components necessary to measuring progress on NGSS is assessment. NGSS Assessments serve to gather information to help teachers better support …