{"product_id":"weaving-science-inquiry-and-continuous-assessment","title":"Weaving Science Inquiry and Continuous Assessment","description":"\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The authors provide a rationale and practical tools for weaving continuous assessment and instruction in science into the fabric of learning. Teachers who use the methods in the book will know what and how students are learning every day and gain insights into how to best facilitate learning in their classrooms.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—From the Foreword by Susan Mundry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eExperience the delight and professional growth that comes from engaging deeply with your students!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBy combining science inquiry and continuous assessment, you will not only catalyze meaningful changes in your students′ thinking and learning but also reflect on and enhance your own approach to teaching.  Inquiry science is a standards-based teaching method whereby students ask questions and find answers for themselves using scientific methods under the guidance of a teacher.  Continuous assessment is a purposeful approach to listening and observing students and using that information to understand a student′s thinking and skills.  Formulating strategies and plans to support each student′s intellectual growth is the next step in this circular process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeaving Science Inquiry \u0026amp; Continuous Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e explores the nature of continuous assessment in the context of science inquiry, and contains specific tools and techniques, along with stories and strategies in teachers′ own words. Chapters cover the following subjects that reflect the latest information and most current teaching environment: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe essence of continuous assessment   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe context for continuous assessment   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eTechniques and tools for facilitating inquiry and collecting student data   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnalyzing and using continuous assessment data   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eChallenges, realities, and advice   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eContinuous assessment and professional growth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy engaging in this process of inquiry and continuous assessment, both students and teachers will benefit from this fresh approach to learning, thinking, and assessment.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54246702547288,"sku":"9780761945901","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780761945901.jpg?v=1777785358","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/weaving-science-inquiry-and-continuous-assessment","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}