Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference 2020 (MSTA)

Too often, science assessments are simply not worth students' or teachers time--at best, they are a nuisance to get past as painlessly as possible; at worst, they actively discourage interest and engagement in science. Three-dimensional science standards, like those in Michigan, provide an opportunity to reclaim assessments as empowering, supportive opportunities that measure what matters while building students up--all while aligning to state standards. In this session, we will discuss features of high-quality three-dimensional assessments, and explore strategies for developing these assessments in our own classrooms.