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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Series
Science Formative Assessment Probes K-12+
- Elicit common misconceptions
- Assessments that inform instruction
- Assessments that promote learning
- NSTA's best-selling assessment series!
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Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics Series
Mathematics Formative Assessment Probes K-12+
- Elicit common errors and misconceptions
- Assessment that informs instruction
- Assessment that promotes learning
- QUEST Cycle for teachers as researchers
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Formative Assessment Practical Strategies Series
Get the FACTs!
- FACTs- Formative Assessment Classroom Techniques
- Link assessment, instruction, and learning
- Build a repertoire of purposeful, effective strategies
- Promote student success through continuous assessment
What's New
The newest book in the Uncovering Student Ideas series- Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy is dedicated to Donna Young- an extraordinary astronomy educator, curriculum developer, workshop presenter, and artist!
March 23, 2012- The Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy book is now available! Co-authored with Dr. Cary Sneider, this book contains 45 formative assessment probes designed to revieal preconceptions students (and teachers) have related to Astronomy. Click here to order the book from NSTA and download a free sample probe, Shorter Days in Winter.
October 2011- Page Keeley leads the People-to-People's Citizen Ambassador Professional Programs Science Education Delegation to India- 10 days of visits to schools and cultural attractions in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. Visit our blog to learn more about the trip, including Page's presentations on formative assessment to our Indian colleagues.
Highlights
Enjoying a visit at the Elementary Extravaganza from the University of Missouri NSTA Student Chapter. Best wishes to these outstanding pre-service students as they pursue their teaching careers!
Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science- 45 New Force and Motion Assessment Probes, by Page Keeley and Rand Harrington, published by NSTA Press in 2010, received the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). This is the third book in the Uncovering Student Ideas series to win an AEP Award. Congratulations Page and Rand!
Thanks to all the participants who attended our formative assessment sessions at the NSTA Hartford Area Conference. We hope you all made it home safely before the snowstorm hit! In this picture: Teachers from Maine's Searsport School District attending the Get the FACTs session presented by Page and Joyce: Dawn Staples, Lorraine Nolet, and Michelle Colby.
Other News
Another Book Coming Soon: Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 2- 30 New Electricity and Magnetism Probes. Co-authored with Dr. Rand Harrington, this new book includes a collection of probes on electric charge and magnetism that can be used K-12 or at the university level. Anticipated publication date: October 2012.
Science Formative Assessment- 50 More Practical Strategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning, by Page Keeley. This follow-up to the bestseller, Science Formative assessment- 75 Practical STrategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning includes 50 additional strategies for formative assessment. Anticipated publication date: January 2013.
Other books "in the works": Uncovering Student Ideas in Earth and Environmental Science; Uncovering Student Ideas about the Nature of Science and Scientific Practices; Uncovering Student Ideas in STEM- 25 Integrated Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology Probes; Uncovering STudent Ideas in Life Science, Vol. 2; Uncovering Student Ideas about Sound, Light, and Waves; Uncovering Student Ideas about Matter and Energy; Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary Science- 25 K-2 Formative Assessment Probes;The Uncovering Student Ideas Handbook; The Science Formative Assessment Classroom Techniques Handbook
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What People Say
Page Keeley's science probes have changed the direction of science education in Orange County. We are grateful to Page for the work she has done with our teachers and for the achievement gains we have seen as a result!
Bonnie Mizell, Instructional Coach, Howard Middle School, Orlando, FL