In-Depth Assessment Development with the Next Generation Science Standards

During this day we’ll work through steps in creating NGSS-aligned assessments. Teachers will be guided through the process and be provided time to work on each element.

The steps will include:
1)      Start with a specific goal – quick review of developing learning targets, moving into connections to standards-based report cards.
2)      Build a series of formative assessments - what do formative assessments of science practices look like?  What evidence will I gather that students are making progress toward my learning targets?
3)      Create summative test – how do I create an NGSS-aligned performance task? What other effective test item types might I use? What makes it an authentic assessment?
4)      Create rubrics – how do I create an NGSS-aligned rubric?
5)      State level connections - How does this type of assessment connect to the state Forward Exam and ACT?
6)      Peer review and sharing

Expectation: By the end of the day each person or team will have a set of formative assessments, a summative assessment, and a rubric sketched out. We’ll share these products in a Google folder.

Learning outcomes include:

1. Participants will explore the NGSS to align assessments with this vision.
2. Participants will create one or more assessments aligned to the NGSS.

This workshop is offered at no cost to those districts participating in the STEM consortium, including the districts of Abbotsford, Altoona,  Augusta, Bloomer, Bruce, Cadott, Chippewa Falls, Colby, Cornell, Eau Claire, Eleva-Strum, Fall Creek, Flambeau, Gilman, Gilmanton, Granton, Greenwood, Ladysmith, Lake Holcombe, Loyal, Mondovi, Neillsville, New Auburn, Osseo-Fairchild, Owen-Withee, Spencer, Stanley-Boyd, and Thorp.  The cost for all others is $350 per participant.