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Assessing Science in the Primary Classroom: Practical Tasks (Assessing Primary Science series) - Softcover

Russell, Terry; Harlen, Wynne

 
9781853960789: Assessing Science in the Primary Classroom: Practical Tasks (Assessing Primary Science series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1853960780 ISBN 13: 9781853960789
Publisher: Paul Chapman Educational Publishing, 1990

Synopsis

This book describes the development and use of techniques to assess children′s science investigations. The authors believe that science in the primary classroom should, as far as possible, be a practical activity. The advantages and difficulties of assessing investigations in a practical situation are discussed. A general

framework for practical assessment is described and illustrated by reference to the Water Sprinkler task, which has been used with several hundred children in the STAR project. Guidelines are indicated for teachers to develop their own classroom-based practical assessment procedures.

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About the Authors

Terry Russell is emeritus professor at the University of Liverpool. He is a psychologist by background and training with a special interest in cognitive development as applied to the learning of science at all ages, but especially the younger age range. He taught in primary and secondary special needs schools and worked as an educational psychologist before finding opportunities into move into research. He has worked in Southeast Asia and Africa and at King’s College, London and directed the Centre for Research in Primary Science and Technology at the University of Liverpool for over twenty years. He has directed national and international projects and published extensively. This book reflects his commitment to evidence-based activity that improves teachers’ and pupils’ educational experiences, where theory informs practice through practical and accessible applications.



Professor Wynne Harlen is one of the key international figures in primary science. She was most recently head of the Scottish Council for Research in Education and is now retired.

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Publisher
Paul Chapman Educational Publishing
Publication date
1990
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1853960780
ISBN 13 
9781853960789
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
120