Research evidence

Useful resources that can be used (reflecting)

Student Research Project

Summative, diagnostic or formative

National Assessment Program- Science Literacy 2006 School Release Materials

Progress Map on Science Literacy

Investigating Scientifically

Assessment for Learning website

Role of formative assessment in improving student learning

Assessment Resources Centre

Young Scientist Criteria and Assessment Rubrics

Ministry of Education in New Zealand has a good resource on assessment

Student Research

Hackling provides a checklist for student self-evaluation

Student Process and Report Record

Student Research Project

Check your understanding of the Young Scientist Rubric

Reflection and evaluation of their investigative processes

Beginning teacher evaluates his MyScience experience

Experienced teacher discusses MyScience the second time around

Group of students recount an investigation into gender differences in memory