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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Series
Science Formative Assessment Probes K-12+
- Elicit common misconceptions
- Assessments that inform instruction
- Assessments that promote learning
- NSTA's best-selling assessment series!
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Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics Series
Mathematics Formative Assessment Probes K-12+
- Elicit common errors and misconceptions
- Assessment that informs instruction
- Assessment that promotes learning
- QUEST Cycle for teachers as researchers
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Formative Assessment Practical Strategies Series
Get the FACTs!
- FACTs- Formative Assessment Classroom Techniques
- Link assessment, instruction, and learning
- Build a repertoire of purposeful, effective strategies
- Promote student success through continuous assessment
What's New
October 2011- Page Keeley leads the People-to-People's Citizen Ambassador Professional Programs Science Education Delegation to India- 10 days of visits to schools and cultural attractions in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. Visit our blog to learn more about the trip, including Page's presentations on formative assessment to our Indian colleagues.
The Kindle Question- Here is a "Juicy Question" used in a teacher PD workshop- If you downloaded 1,000 books on your Kindle or e-reader, would it weigh more, less, or the same as it did before you downloaded the books? What do you think? To read about "the best answer" click here for the NY Times article.
Highlights
Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science- 45 New Force and Motion Assessment Probes, by Page Keeley and Rand Harrington, published by NSTA Press in 2010, received the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). This is the third book in the Uncovering Student Ideas series to win an AEP Award. Congratulations Page and Rand!
Thanks to all the participants who attended our formative assessment sessions at the NSTA Hartford Area Conference. We hope you all made it home safely before the snowstorm hit! In this picture: Teachers from Maine's Searsport School District attending the Get the FACTs session presented by Page and Joyce: Dawn Staples, Lorraine Nolet, and Michelle Colby.
What's Next?
Coming Soon: Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy- 43 New Formative Assessment Probes. Co-authored with Dr. Cary Sneider of Portland State University, Portland, OR; this new book includes a collection of 45 astronomy probes that can be used across multiple K-12 grade spans or even at the university level. Anticipated publication date: March 2012.
Another Book Coming Soon: Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 2- 30 New Electricity and Magnetism Probes. Co-authored with Dr. Rand Harrington, this new book includes a collection of probes on electric charge and magnetism that can be used K-12 or at the university level. Anticipated publication date: July 2012.
What would you like to see as the next book in the series?
- Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science- Volume 2?
- Uncovering Student Ideas about Matter and Energy?
- Uncovering Student Ideas about STEM topics?
- Uncovering Younger Students Ideas in Science?
- Uncovering Student Ideas about Earth and Environmental Science?
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What People Say
Page Keeley's science probes have changed the direction of science education in Orange County. We are grateful to Page for the work she has done with our teachers and for the achievement gains we have seen as a result!
Bonnie Mizell, Instructional Coach, Howard Middle School, Orlando, FL