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How can assessments be designed to engage students in the range of science and engineering practices?
STEM Teaching Tools
STEM Teaching Tools are resources designed to help educators overcome common challenges in creating effective 3D assessments that accurately evaluate student conceptual understanding.
Question Phrasing Examples
Utilize this resource for examples of question phrasing that encourage students to think like scientists and engineers, helping them make connections and apply their skills to solve problems.
Thank you to Kelly Russo, an educator in Central NY for creating this resource.
Performance Assessment Screening Tool
NSTA Combined Task Inventory
This NSTA Resource compiles 3D assessments for classroom use. You can search the collection by criteria such as content, grade band, source, and assessment type to find the right task for your students.
Assessment Websites