Assessment can be woven into learning so that it doesn't compete for time. Informal assessments can reveal and build understanding. Click on the lists below to find informal assessments from the ecosystems or density curricula and descriptions of what to look for in each. The Galileo's Thermometer Task offers an in-depth example of informal assessment. It illustrates how an open-ended activity can build student understanding and offer assessment insights for the teacher at the same time.
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