Formative Assessments = 20% of grade These are activities and assessments of learning that give feedback and information during the instructional process for both the students and the teacher. Types of formative assessments in science include: - Mini Labs/Experiments - Guided Reading Questions - Journal Entries - Data Graphs and Interpretation - Homework - Participation in Class Discussions and Group Work - Interactive Science Notebook
Summative Assessments = 80% of grade These are assessments of learning that are used to determine if the students have met and/or mastered science standards and learning objectives. They are cumulative in nature and occur after instruction. Types of summative assessments include in science include: - Tests (chapter/unit) - Formal Presentations - Research Papers/Essays - Common assessments - Large Projects/Experiments that demonstrate knowledge