STANDARD 16 - Assessment
The competent science teacher understands standards-based science assessment designs,
purposes, and analysis strategies, including technological collection capabilities and
performance assessments.

Knowledge Indicators: The competent science teacher
16A. Understands the alignment of student learning standards, instructional strategies, and local
curriculum in the development of assessment tools and strategies.
16B. Understands the value of assessment data to guide and change instruction in science
classrooms.
16C. Understands the importance of communicating criteria for success to students.
16D. Understands the importance and impact of state and local assessment policies.

Performance Indicators: The competent science teacher
16E. Plans and conducts assessment to evaluate scientific inquiry assessment tasks in multiple
disciplines.
16F. Plans and conducts assessment to evaluate technological design assessment tasks in multiple
disciplines.
16G. Plans and conducts assessment to evaluate scientific case study/issue investigation assessment
tasks in multiple disciplines.
16H. Plans and conducts assessment to evaluate student understanding using a variety of tools and
strategies.
16I. Designs assessment tasks with clearly articulated criteria for student impact and program
evaluation.
16J. Evaluates assessment data to propose responses to program evaluation and potential
improvement.