
Exemplars science performance tasks and assessment tools provide teachers and administrators with a way of teaching and assessing science-process and communication skills.
Our open-ended scientific investigations help students develop conceptual understanding while utilizing the skills of inquiry, engineering, and communication.
Material is classroom-tested and may be used for assessment, instruction, and professional development. Standards-based science rubrics and student anchor papers are integral components of our material. Alignments are available for NGSS as well as state, national and STEM standards.
Exemplars science tasks have been reviewed and approved by NSTA Recommends.
Our science products are flexible for any learning environment— whether teaching in-person or in a virtual classroom.
EXEMPLARS OFFERS:
- 220 open-ended science performance tasks for assessment, instruction, portfolio pieces, and staff development
- Assessment rubrics that offer teachers clear guidelines for evaluating students understanding and providing meaningful feedback
- Student rubrics that encourage self- and peer-assessment
- Annotated student anchor papers that demonstrate and explain what it looks like to meet (and not meet) the standard for each investigation
- Rich, teaching notes and Planning Sheets to guide instruction and assessment
- Interdisciplinary links to extend learning across the curriculum
- Alignments for state and national standards, NGSS, and STEM
- Tools for remote and blended learning
Please contact us or call 800-450-4050 for more information about getting started with Exemplars.
You can also request a quote for pricing information.