Synopsis

Active Assessment for Active Science meets the needs of teachers faced with the task of assessing hands-on science.

Booknews

Combines practical discussion with theoretical information on the rationale for active assessment, enabling classroom teachers to develop, interpret, and score their own assessments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Sabra Price has been a teacher and has worked in educational program evaluation, teacher training, and curriculum development. She is senior research associate at both TERC and the Program Evaluation and Research Group at Lesley College.

George E. Hein received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan and carried out biochemical research at Cal Tech, Boston University, and Harvard Medical School. He has had experience as a curriculum developer, science educator, and director of national programs to facilitate systemic school change. He is currently Professor and Director of the Program Evaluation and Research Group at Lesley College. Dr. Hein spent a sabbatical as a Fulbright Fellow in London studying elementary children's knowledge of science.