Tier 1 Instructional Strategies To Improve K-4 Reading Comprehension
Category: Student Learning
Instrument Overview
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Strengths
Uses pre- and post-lesson measures with aligned content questions, allowing for direct comparison of students’ conceptual understanding before and after the instructional intervention.
Cautions
Uses relatively simple scoring (e.g., binary correct/incorrect for content questions), which may not capture partial understanding or nuances in students’ reasoning.
This science assessment consists of pre- and post-lesson survey instruments designed to measure students’ understanding of science concepts following participation in LEGO Mindstorms-based activities. The assessments include both content and evaluation questions and are administered immediately before and after instruction.
The content portion includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and open-ended questions aligned to specific science topics such as simple machines, force and motion, and fluid flow. These questions are repeated across pre- and post-assessments to examine changes in students’ knowledge. Student responses are scored using a binary rubric, with answers categorized as correct or incorrect based on predefined criteria for each concept.
The instrument is designed to compare pre- and post-instruction performance to examine changes in students’ conceptual understanding of science topics addressed during the activities.
Organization
Topic
Collection Category(ies)
Content
Grades
3rd Grade
Languages
English
Respondent
Student
Administration Information
Length
7 items
Administration
Paper
Psychometrics (additional guidance)
Item Type
Multiple choice
Open response
