Assessment Description
Assessment plays a major role in the educational process when teaching any content area of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment each have a specific purpose in evaluating the effectiveness of instruction and making timely adjustments. Teachers should use a variety of assessment strategies that are well suited for the content and skills being taught.
Select a STEM content area and research assessment strategies based on the content area chosen.
Based on your findings, complete the “STEM Assessments Strategies” template with information about pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment for the content area.
Support your findings with 3-5 scholarly resources.
While APA format is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected. In-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
The content area will be Math
The state standards will be for North Carolina
