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Progression of Understanding Matter (PUM)
Topics: Student LearningThe Progression of Understanding Matter (PUM) is an assessment instrument designed to measure students’ conceptual understanding of matter across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The instrument consists of three linked forms tailored to different grade bands (grades 3–6, 7–9, and…Tennessee District Science Network Task Library
Topics: Student LearningThe elementary assessments developed through the Tennessee District Science Network (TDSciN) are a set of performance-based science tasks designed to measure students’ three-dimensional learning aligned with current science standards. Each assessment is structured around a phenomenon- or problem…Computational Thinking Assessment (Gane et al., 2021)
Topics: Student LearningThe learning trajectory-based computational thinking (CT) assessments are a set of paper-and-pencil instruments designed to measure upper elementary students’ CT knowledge and skills within integrated instructional contexts. Developed by Gane and colleagues (2021), these assessments are aligned…Assessment to Measure Students' Argumentation
Topics: Student LearningThis assessment consists of two complementary tasks designed to measure elementary students’ ability to construct and evaluate scientific arguments based on key epistemic criteria. The instrument targets four core components of argumentation: causal claims, coherence of explanations, use of…Science Concepts Pre–Post Assessment (Williams et al., 2012)
Topics: Student LearningThis 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…Inheritance Modeling Task Assessment (Cisterna et al., 2019)
Topics: Student LearningThis assessment consists of student-generated modeling tasks designed to measure elementary students’ understanding of inheritance through visual and explanatory representations. Students are asked to create, use, and revise models that show how traits are passed from parent organisms to offspring…SNAP- Short Response items; Short Performance Assessments
Topics: Student LearningThe Stanford NGSS Assessment Project (SNAP)/SCALE Science assessments are a coordinated system of three types of science assessments designed to measure students’ three-dimensional learning aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These assessments are developed across domains…Junior School Bebras Cards
Topics: Student LearningThe Junior School Bebras Cards are an "unplugged" way to assess students' computational thinking skills (e.g., algorithms, logic, abstraction, and pattern recognition) without using computers. The cards prompt students to complete problem-solving activities that present real-world or puzzle-like…Students Knowledge Test (SKT)
Topics: Student LearningThe Students’ Knowledge Tests (SKTs) are grade-specific multiple-choice assessments designed to measure elementary students’ understanding of engineering and science concepts. Each version of the test contains approximately 15 items aligned to content taught through introductory engineering lessons…Integrated STEM Concepts Assessment (Dyehouse et al., 2011)
Topics: Student LearningThis assessment consists of grade-level student knowledge tests designed to measure elementary students’ understanding of engineering design, science, and technology concepts. Separate versions of the test are developed for different grade levels, with each version containing a set of items aligned…Tests of Conceptual Understanding
Topics: Student LearningThe assessment includes approximately ten items that target students’ understanding of scientific concepts, processes, and reasoning. The instrument is designed to capture students’ depth of understanding of science concepts and their ability to apply scientific ideas in explanatory and inquiry…Formative Assessment Bundling Literacy and Elementary Science (FABLES)
Topics: Student LearningA set of Grade 3 classroom-based formative assessment resources with accompanying professional learning to support teachers in monitoring and enhancing their students' integrated science and literacy learning.Evolution Concepts Assessment (McGowan-Smyth, 2020)
Topics: Student LearningThis assessment is designed to measure primary school children’s understanding of evolution, specifically for students aged 10–11. The assessment is based on a theoretical framework of six core evolutionary concepts: variation, inheritance, adaptation, domestication, speciation, and extinction…Beginners Computational Thinking Test (BCTt)
Topics: Student LearningThe Beginners Computational Thinking Test (BCTt) is a paper and pencil multiple-choice assessment in which students answer questions about foundational programming concepts through problem-solving tasks that do not require prior coding experience. The assessment measures early computational…3D Science Performance Assessment Tasks
Topics: Student LearningThe 3D Science Performance Assessment Tasks (3DSPA) are a suite of curriculum-embedded, performance-based assessments designed to measure elementary students’ three-dimensional science learning aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Each assessment is organized around a specific…Practical Measures, Routines & Representations (PMR²) Whole Class Discussion Survey
Topics: Student LearningThe Practical Measures, Routines & Representations (PMR²) Whole Class Discussion Survey is a short student survey to gather quick feedback about what happens during a whole-class discussion in mathematics. It is part of the PMR² suite of tools developed by researchers to support continuous…Practical Measures, Routines & Representations (PMR²) Small Group Work Survey
Topics: Student LearningThe Small Group Work Survey is a short student survey used to understand how small-group activities are working during math lessons. It is part of the broader PMR suite of practical measurement tools designed to support continuous instructional improvement, not formal evaluation. The survey is…Self-Regulated Strategies for School Writing Tasks (SRSSWT)
Topics: Student LearningThe Self-Regulated Strategies for School Writing Tasks (SRSSWT) measures the use of self-regulation strategies in school writing tasks. Subscore(s): There are three summary scale scores: Environmental, Behavioral, Personal processes, There are twelve subscores: Environmental structuring, Help…Self-Regulated Learning Interview Schedule
Topics: Student LearningThe Self-Regulated Learning Interview Schedule was created to seek students' response through the process of self-regulated learning. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or other site…Academic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale (ASSESS)
Topics: Student LearningAcademic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale (ASSESS) measures academic and social self-efficacy of elementary school students. It can be used to predict academic and social status. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher…Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory Version B
Topics: Student LearningThe Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory Version B (JrMAI-B) was developed to assess metacognition in children in grades 6-9. The JrMAI-B can be used to screen learners for metacognitive and cognitive strategy interventions. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that…Implicit Theories of Intelligence Scale for Children (ITIS)
Topics: Student LearningThe Implicit Theories of Intelligence Scale for Children (ITIS) measures growth mindset and the extent to which a child believes that her or his intelligence can be improved. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's…Hello Insight: College Readiness
Topics: Student LearningHello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop…Hello Insight: Career/Workforce Readiness
Topics: Student LearningHello Insight provides a suite of social-emotional learning (SEL) assessment tools designed to measure and enhance youth development in various contexts. These instruments collect real-time, research-based data to help educators, program leaders, and researchers understand how young people develop…EDUCATE INSIGHT
Topics: Student LearningThe assessments in the EDUCATE INSIGHT K-12 series are the instruments of choice developmental assessment of individual students because they enable teachers and parents to identify areas of strength and areas for additional growth. Group reports by grade level, school site, or district provide…YDEKC Student Engagement, Motivation, and Beliefs Survey
Topics: Student LearningTags: Student engagement, MotivationThis document is a student engagement, motivation, and beliefs survey that contains statements for students to rate their level of agreement on a scale. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website …Motivation and Engagement Scale (MES)
Topics: Student LearningTags: Student engagement, MotivationThe Motivation and Engagement Scale consists of eleven motivation and engagement subscales congruent with the eleven first-order factors in the Wheel. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or…School Engagement Scale
Topics: Student LearningTags: Student engagementThe School Engagement Scale (SES) measures behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of school engagement and was designed to be used with elementary school students. Subscore(s): There are three subscores: Behavioral, Emotional, Cognitive engagement Note: The overview provided for this…School Engagement Measure (SEM)
Topics: Student LearningTags: Student engagementThe School Engagement Measure (SEM-8) is an assessment tool designed to evaluate students' engagement with their school environment. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s website (or other site…Student School Engagement Survey (SSES)
Topics: Student LearningTags: Student engagementThe Student School Engagement Survey (SSES) is used to evaluate student engagement interventions run by the National Center for Student Engagement in the U.S. Note: The overview provided for this instrument includes content that may have been sourced from the instrument publisher's or author’s…