Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary Science, Volume 1: 25 New

Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary Science, Volume 1: 25 New Formative Assessment Probes for Grades K–2

2014 Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!

What ideas do young children bring to their science learning, and how does their thinking change as they engage in â€œscience talkâ€? Find out using the 25 field-tested probes in the newest volume of Page Keeleyâ€™s bestsellingÂ Uncovering Student Ideas in ScienceÂ series, the first targeted to grades Kâ€“2. This teacher-friendly book is:Â

â€¢Â Tailored to your needs.Â The content is geared specifically for the primary grades, with an emphasis on simple vocabulary as well as drawing and speaking (instead of writing). The format of the student pages uses minimal text and includes visual representations of familiar objects, phenomena, or ideas.Â
â€¢Â Focused on making your lessons more effective.Â The assessment probes engage youngsters and encourage â€œscience talkâ€ while letting you identify studentsâ€™ preconceptions before beginning a lesson or monitor their progress as they develop new scientific explanations.Â
â€¢Â Applicable to a range of science concepts.Â This volume offers 8 life science probes, 11 physical science probes, and 6 Earth and space science probes that target Kâ€“2 disciplinary core ideas.Â
â€¢Â Ready to use.Â The book provides grade-appropriate reproducible pages for your students and detailed teacher notes for you, including clear and concise explanations, relevant research, suggestions for instruction, and connections to national standards.Â

Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary ScienceÂ is an invaluable resource for classroom and preservice teachers and professional development providers. This age-appropriate book will help you teach more effectively by starting with studentsâ€™ ideas and adapting instruction to support conceptual change.
Country USA
Brand Corwin
Manufacturer Corwin
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2013-09-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781936959518

Country	USA
Brand	Corwin
Manufacturer	Corwin
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2013-09-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781936959518

Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary Science, Volume 1: 25 New Formative Assessment Probes for Grades K–2

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