NGSS Performance Assessment Development
Learn to create high-quality 3D performance assessments for NGSS classrooms with Stanford's step-by-step tools and peer feedback process.
Learn to create high-quality 3D performance assessments for NGSS classrooms with Stanford's step-by-step tools and peer feedback process.
This comprehensive course guides educators through the Stanford NGSS Assessment Project's methodology for developing three-dimensional performance assessments. Participants will master SNAP's systematic approach to defining performance outcomes, selecting appropriate phenomena, and creating high-quality assessment tasks. The course emphasizes practical application through hands-on development work and includes valuable peer feedback opportunities at critical stages. Designed for those with prior NGSS experience, participants will learn to create assessments that effectively measure student understanding of science concepts. The collaborative nature of the course promotes professional growth through interaction with other educators, while flexible scheduling allows participants to progress at their own pace.
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What you'll learn
Learn SNAP's procedures for defining clear performance outcomes
Master the process of selecting appropriate phenomena for assessments
Develop high-quality assessment tasks meeting specific criteria
Engage in collaborative peer feedback processes
Create instructionally-embedded performance assessments aligned with NGSS
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Module Description
This course focuses on developing instructionally-embedded performance assessments for NGSS classrooms. It guides participants through SNAP's systematic approach to assessment development, including defining outcomes, selecting phenomena, and creating high-quality tasks. The course emphasizes practical application and collaborative learning through peer feedback sessions. Participants learn to create assessments that effectively measure three-dimensional learning while aligning with NGSS standards.
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5 Courses
Distinguished Education Assessment Expert and Science Learning Innovator
Jill Wertheim currently serves as Director of SCALE Science at WestEd, where she specializes in advancing science education through innovative assessment practices. Her work focuses on building school, district, and statewide capacity to enhance student learning through student-centered, asset-based assessment approaches. Previously, she served as Program Director at the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE), where she led the Stanford NGSS Assessment Project (SNAP). Her expertise centers on developing performance assessments that support the implementation of new science standards aligned with the Framework for K-12 Science Education. She has pioneered the development of exemplar performance assessments, rubrics, and professional learning tools, while focusing on identifying and removing barriers to students' understanding of core science concepts. Dr. Wertheim holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences and a BA in Geology from Middlebury College, bringing a unique blend of scientific expertise and educational assessment knowledge to her work in transforming science education.
5 Courses
Distinguished Education Researcher and Equity Advocate
Dr. Cathy Zozakiewicz serves as Project Manager for SNAP at SCALE, bringing extensive expertise in educational equity and assessment. Her twelve-year tenure as faculty at San Diego State University focused on multicultural education and closing achievement gaps in STEM fields, particularly working with elementary and middle school classrooms. At Stanford's Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity (SCALE), she leads the development and implementation of teacher and student performance assessments, including edTPA, which is used for initial teacher licensure in multiple states. Her work encompasses creating gender-inclusive and culturally responsive practices to increase participation of underserved groups in STEM fields. She has conducted numerous professional development workshops focusing on effective mentoring, science teaching for diverse populations, academic language, and performance assessment design. Her research through the Maxima Project demonstrated positive impacts on teachers' practices and girls' attitudes toward science and mathematics, particularly focusing on creating gender-inclusive and socially relevant learning environments.
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