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Developing and Evaluating Instructionally Sensitive Assessments in Science
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Ruiz-Primo, Maria Araceli; Li, Min; Wills, Kellie; Giamellaro, Michael; Lan, Ming-Chih; Mason, Hillary; Sands, Deanna – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2012
The purpose of this article is to address a major gap in the instructional sensitivity literature on how to develop instructionally sensitive assessments. We propose an approach to developing and evaluating instructionally sensitive assessments in science and test this approach with one elementary life-science module. The assessment we developed…
Descriptors: Effect Size, Inferences, Student Centered Curriculum, Test Construction
Teaching Fractions
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McLeman, Laura Kondek; Cavell, Heather A. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2009
Teacher educators are constantly searching for ways to better prepare preservice teachers to enter the education field. One way that has gained prominence in the last twenty years is through examining and discussing authentic student work samples. Research suggests that doing so helps preservice teachers to (1) gain insight into their own beliefs…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Mathematics Education, Teacher Educators
Meeting the Needs of All Students through Differentiated Instruction: Helping Every Child Reach and Exceed Standards
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Levy, Holli M. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2008
Students enter classrooms with different abilities, learning styles, and personalities. Educators are mandated to see that all students meet the standards of our district and state. Through the use of differentiated instruction strategies, educators can meet the needs of all students and help them to meet and exceed the established standards. In…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Cognitive Style, Ability Grouping, Teacher Expectations of Students
Content Literacy: Fundamental Toolkit Elements
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Brozo, William G.; Flynt, E. Sutton – Reading Teacher, 2007
The inaugural column in the "Content Literacy" department discusses the importance of teachers' assisting students in grades 4-6 to develop content literacy skills. The discussion centers on levels of literacy and diversity issues facing teachers and then identifies three fundamental elements that should be a part of every teacher's content…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Learning Modules, Reflective Teaching, Learning Strategies
Investigating the Climate System: Precipitation "The Irrational Inquirer." Problem-Based Classroom Modules
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Cerullo, Mary – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003
With support from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Goddard Space Flight Center, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) has developed educational materials that incorporate information and data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint satellite mission between the United States and Japan.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Problem Based Learning, Scoring Rubrics, Learning Modules
Investigating the Climate System: WINDS. Winds at work. Problem-Based Classroom Modules
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Astwood, Phil – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003
With support from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Goddard Space Flight Center, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) has developed educational materials that incorporate information and data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint satellite mission between the United States and Japan.…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Scoring Rubrics, Learning Modules, Foreign Countries