Process Guides
- A Principled Approach to Designing Large-scale Three-dimensional Science Assessment Tasks: A Process Guide click here
- A Guide to Developing Classroom-based Next Generation Science Standards Assessment Tasks: A Principled-design Approach click here
Digital Workbook on Designing High Quality Three-dimensional Science Assessments for Classroom Use
Chapter 1: Introduction to Principled Assessment Design
- Module 1.1 Assessment in the Service of Student Learning [32:53] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 1.2 What is Principled Assessment Design and Why Use It? [12:48] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 1.3 Phases of Principled Assessment Design: A Backward Design Approach [17:41] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
Chapter 2: Unpacking the NGSS Performance Expectations
- Module 2.1 Overview of the Purpose of Unpacking [9:01] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 2.2 Unpacking Tool Template [29:24] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 2.3 Guided Activity: Sorting Elements of an Unpacking Tool [20:33] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 2.4 Resources for Unpacking [22:57] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 2.5 Guidance for Completing the Unpacking Tool [10:58] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 2.6 Guided Activity: Evaluating an Existing Unpacking Tool [17:54] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
Chapter 3: Development of the Task Specifications Tool
- Module 3.1 Overview of the Purpose of the Task Specifications Tool [10:22] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 3.2 Task Specifications Tool Template [21:49] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 3.3 Guided Activity: Sorting Elements of a Task Specifications Tool [18:59] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 3.4 Resources for Developing a Task Specifications Tool [23:44] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3]
- Module 3.5 Guidance for Completing the Task Specifications Tool [14:47] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 3.6 Guided Activity: Evaluating an Existing Task Specifications Tool [21:44] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
Chapter 4: Development of Tasks, Rubrics, and Exemplars
- Module 4.1 Criteria and Considerations for Task Development [1:20:31] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 4.2 Components and Models of High-Quality Classroom Assessment Tasks [13:39] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 4.3 Guidance and Resources for Task Development [14:58] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 4.4 Purpose, Steps, and Guidelines for Rubric Development [37:19] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 4.5 Application of Rubric to Evaluate Student Learning [29:11] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
- Module 4.6 Guided Activity – Evaluating Classroom Science Assessment Tasks [16:50] (PPT Recording, PPT, Script, MP3)
A Professional Learning Toolkit: Principled Assessment Design
Executive Summary click here
General Materials:
- A Guide to Developing Classroom-based Next Generation Science Standards Assessment Tasks: A Principled-design Approach click here
- Outline of Classroom Science Assessment Workshop Materials and Resources click here
- Workshop Presentation (PPT, Script)
- Workshop Agenda click here
- Facilitator Process Agenda click here
- Facilitator Guidance to Support Activities click here
- Evaluation Form click here
Unpacking the Performance Expectations:
- Unpacking Tool Activity Directions (5-ESS1-2, MS-PS3-1, HS-LS4-5, HS-ESS2-5)
- Partially Completed Unpacking Tools (5-ESS1-2, MS-PS3-1, HS-LS4-5, HS-ESS2-5)
- Completed Unpacking Tool: Activity Answer Keys (5-ESS1-2, MS-PS3-1, HS-LS4-5, HS-ESS2-5)
- Unpacking Tool Template click here
- SCILLSS Model Unpacking Tools (G5, MS, HS)
Task Specifications Development:
- Task Specifications Tool Template click here
- SCILLSS Model Task Specifications Tools (G5, MS, HS)
- Completed Task Specifications Tools (5-ESS1-2, MS-PS3-1, HS-LS4-5, HS-ESS2-5)
Task and Rubric Development:
- Example Task Ideas (5-ESS1-2, MS-PS3-1, HS-LS4-5, HS-ESS2-5)
- Task Development Tool Template click here
- Rubric Development Tool Template click here
- Illustration of Task Features Informed by the Unpacking and Task Specifications Tools click here
- SCILLSS Model Tasks and Rubrics click here
Task Review and Evaluation:
- SCILLSS Grade 8 Student Task click here
- SCILLSS Grade 8 Task Administration Guide click here
- Example Grade 8 Science Unit Quiz click here
- Task Comparison Review Worksheet click here
- Task Development and Review Worksheet click here
- Verification of Alignment Tool Template click here