The Pennsylvania Department of Education is in the process of adopting new science standards for grades K-12. The science standards are based on the National Research Council’s (NRC) Framework for science education. The NRC Framework includes three dimensions...
SUPPORTING LEARNING WITH MEANINGFUL ASsESSMENT “A highly developed assessment system includes a balanced approach to using formal and informal assessments, classroom-based evidence showing growth over time, and involving students in the evaluation of their own...