Science inside the black box: assessment for learning in the science classroom

Science Inside the Black Box offers advice to teachers on how to interact more effectively with pupils and students on a day-to-day basis to promote their learning in science.

The practical activities and strategies are backed by evidence from rigorous research that indicates formative assessment is a key factor in raising pupils' standards of achievement. Recognised by the QCA and DfES, it is a key idea underpinning the key stage 3 strategy work on assessment.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Paul Black, Christine Harrison
Age11-14
Published2004
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Shelf referenceA 507.12 BLA
ISN/ISBN9780708714447
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x87dd

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