stemforteachers.comAssessment Tools
Formative and summative assessments that measure conceptual understanding and scientific practices accurately.
What's included
- Performance tasks
- Scoring rubrics
- Student reflections
- Common misconceptions
- Feedback prompts
Tools are designed to reveal student thinking—not just recall—using multiple formats: short-performance tasks, written explanations, and visual representations.
Each assessment includes scoring guidance, common student responses, and ways to adjust prompts for language or readiness needs without lowering rigor.
Answer keys emphasize reasoning and evidence, not just correct conclusions, helping teachers provide actionable feedback that supports growth.
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Elementary STEM Units
Ready-to-teach interdisciplinary units for K-5 classrooms aligned to NGSS and common core.
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Middle School Labs
Standard-aligned lab investigations for grades 6-8 emphasizing experimental design and data analysis.
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High School Engineering
Project-based engineering challenges for grades 9-12 aligned to NGSS HS-ETS1 standards.
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