Science: Assessment

ACSI/Purposeful Design Publications does not endorse these resources and recommends that each one be evaluated for usefulness and appropriateness prior to use in the classroom. ACSI does not guarantee the functionality of the resource links, since each link is maintained by each individual website developer. Assessment—Tools to assist in the evaluation of student readiness, ability, and achievement. (All Grades) Standards, Benchmarks and Sample Standardized Science Tests

• Assessment in Science Education: Through National Science Education Standards, this chapter introduces components of the assessment process, lists the standards, and examines characteristics of district, state and national level assessments.

Quizzes and Tests - All Grades Life Science—The Human Body

• Teacher Vision: Presents quizzes for various topics about the human body for grades 2–5.

Earth and Space Science

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Presents Owlie Skywarn’s Weather book on all types of weather, especially emphasizing what to do in inclement weather. The entire book contains forty-four pages. However, each subject is only about six pages making it easy to use. Also, quizzes on each separate topic, puzzles and resources are provided at the end of the book.

Quizzes and Tests – Grades 3–5 Standards, Benchmarks and Sample Standardized Science Test

• Education World National Standards, for Grades K–4: Links to the specific in-depth National Standard requirement details in an easily understood format. This site divides the K–4 standards into different science categories
 
• Education World National Standards, for Grades 5–8: Links to the specific in-depth National Standard requirement details in an easily understood format. This site divides the 5–8 standards into different science categories.

Earth and Space Science

• Ram Materials: This site offers an extensive fifty problem elementary test on rocks and minerals. (Test #103)

Rubric

• The Discovery Channel: This excellent site about rubrics includes how-to’s and many samples as well as graphic organizers that can be used for assessments
 
• The University of Wisconsin: Provides a variety of rubrics for science and math including rubrics for a science report, a science WebQuest and physics lab
 
• Generated Rubics by Teachnology: All you need to do is choose a topic and fill in the title and it will computer generate a rubric.

Quizzes and Tests - Grades K–2 Standards, Benchmarks and Sample Standardized Science Test

• Education World: Provides the National Standards in an easily understood format with links to the specific in-depth National Standard requirement details. This site divides the K–4 standards into topics such as inquiry and physics.

Rubric

• Project Based Learning Checklists: Provides this self-assessing Science Project checklist for use with class projects. Designed for grades K–4, it can be easily customized.