Assessments for Everyone

Science Companion takes the following approach to assessment;

• assessment informs instructional choices and occurs as a seamless part of instruction
• assessment is ongoing, non-threatening, and age-appropriate
• assessments are tailored to meet the needs of the students, the school, the district, and state standards

Assessment Books for each module include the following items

• Rubrics
• Skills and Attitudes Checklists
• "Quick Check" Items
• Performance Tasks

Click here to download sample assessments for each module.

Rubrics

Help teachers assess and score students' knowledge of Big Ideas and key science concepts.

Skills and Attitudes Checklists

Enable teachers to evaluate and score students' applications of science skills and attitudes.

"Quick Check" Items

Assess students' mastery of key science concepts and help them practice standardized test-taking strategies with traditional testing items for every lesson and unit.

Performance Tasks

Activities are provided so students can apply and demonstrate their understanding of the Big Ideas and key science concepts.

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