Phenomena and Sensemaking

Building Common Formative Assessments with NGSS Phenomena

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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 most effective ways to assess student understanding of grade-level standards since they help to bridge the gap between content knowledge and application. Students should be building up their knowledge through …

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Choosing NGSS Phenomena for your Classroom

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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 good phenomenon serves as the driving force behind scientific investigations, prompting students to explore and make sense of the natural world. In this blog post, we will discuss three important …

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Top Sites for Discovering NGSS Phenomena

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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 NGSS phenomena is essential to align instruction to the standards. NGSS Phenomena Defined Phenomena are occurrences that students can observe and investigate. They can be natural or human-made, and they can be …

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Boosting Summative NGSS Assessments with Phenomena

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When it comes to 3D assessments, phenomena-driven questions are essential. Assessing 3D skills requires a shift from the traditional testing model to one that better reflects the student’s ability to make sense of the world around them. How can we create meaningful assessments with NGSS phenomena that help students understand the concepts they’ve learned in …

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