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Peer reviewedFinley, Fred – Science and Children, 1979
Evaluation criteria for selecting an elementary school science program are given. The administrator's and teacher's roles are discussed. An evaluation instrument which provides a systematic approach to comparing science materials is given. (SA)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Methods
Vancouver Board of School Trustees (British Columbia). Dept. of Evaluation and Research. – 1979
The results of an assessment of science performance of students enrolled in grades 4, 8 and 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1978 are reported. Separate panels interpreted the results for each grade level, and, based on these interpretations, four general recommendations were proposed to improve science education. In addition to a summary of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Download full textRaizen, Senta A.; And Others – 1989
This report discusses the purposes and nature of various forms of assessment that can be used to enhance, support, and monitor the progress of science learning in elementary school classrooms. Chapters included are: (1) "Introduction" (describing assessment priorities); (2) "Issues in Assessment" (discussing validity, correspondence between…
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitude Measures, Elementary School Science, Evaluation
Boyce, Linda Neal; And Others – 1992
This guide is intended to assist in the evaluation of elementary science curriculum materials for use with high ability learners, in the light of calls for a "new science" which stresses depth of conceptual understanding. It presents a curriculum review process and two evaluation instruments. The process is intended to balance sound practices of…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMcBride, John W.; Silverman, Fredrick L. – Science and Children, 1988
Discusses some of the problems associated with winners and losers at science fairs. Presents two alternatives to the traditional prize system: "The Scouting Concept" and "The County Fair Concept." Stresses the values and learnings that are associated with successful fairs. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Hein, George, Ed. – 1990
This document contains 15 chapters on various topics related to elementary science assessment. A comprehensive description of efforts to introduce alternatives to multiple-choice, paper and pencil tests to assess science learning is provided. The monograph includes an analysis of assessment issues, descriptions of current practice, and suggestions…
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Gerlovich, Jack A.; And Others – 1985
This document was developed to encourage and aid local schools in the assessment of their science curricula on a continuous basis. It provides: (1) a 21-step implementation schedule for conducting a science curriculum assessment and/or revision; (2) a model for assisting schools in developing their science philosophy, goals, and topics; (3)…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
