Assessment

CAST Updates

Are you and your students prepared for the CAST?

Resources: Check out this list of CAST Resources compiled by the STEM Team.

Who is taking the CAST this year? Science tests will be administered to students in grades 5, 8, and once in high school (11th or 12th grade).

HS Science Interim Assessments

Once curriculum is adopted for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, we will also develop interim assessments for those areas. Information will be updated here once those are rolled out.

Developing NGSS-aligned Assessments

This year we will be piloting an Interim Assessment in Biology. We will pull a curriculum embedded assessment from our new program - Science and Global Issues (SEPUP/LabAids)

Classroom Assessment Resources

Rubistar - create free exemplary rubrics in a short amount of time
Easy Test Maker - a free online test generator to help you create your tests
Classroom Assessment and Grading that Works by Robert Marzano
Ask the Right Questions by Patricia Blosser
Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom by Myron Atkin