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INTERPRETING EVIDENCEHow do you know that your students understand what they observe?
Many teachers struggle with how to accurately assess student understanding,
particularly when dealing with inquiry-based assignments. "Empirical
(observable) information is what science people generally think
of as data. The need for conclusions to be empirically based is
probably the hallmark separating science from other ways of interpreting
the world" (The Lingo of Learning, p. 91). This issue
looks at ways you can help your students to interpret their own
data and evidence and to make connections between what they predict
and what they see. Interpreting Evidence in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Digest (Visit http://www.nsta.org/mainnews for nationwide news for science educators). This month’s selection of news stories will show you how a program that enabled students to study DNA by working with scientists and an activity with barn owls that could help reduce the need for pesticides. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-04/news_stories_high.htm Interpreting Evidence on the Net In this month's high school journal, The Science Teacher, NSTA members read "Inquiry and Developing Interpretations from Evidence." The link to that article is: http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=49178 SciLinks® is a web-based service from NSTA that provides online content chosen for printed articles and books. It does so through keywords; the keyword for this issue is: Presenting Scientific Data: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=9263569910441044 NSTA Articles on Interpreting Evidence The following NSTA journal articles provide you with useful ideas for classroom lessons and activities related to interpreting evidence. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-04/high_school.htm Books, Books, BooksClick here to view the books from the NSTA Catalog that deal with interpreting evidence. http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-04/books_high.htm Click here to view the newest titles from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-04/newbookshigh.htm Professional Development First Major Study Suggests Worth of National 'Seal' The first in a long-awaited series of studies shows that nationally certified teachers are more effective at raising their students' reading and math scores than are teachers who apply for the credential but do not receive it. (Education Week) Click here to read more: http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=27certify.h23 NSTA Opportunities Submit a Manuscript to The Science Teacher For its first-ever summer issue, The Science Teacher is seeking manuscripts that describe new and creative ideas for the secondary science classroom. Click here to read more: Coming Your Way: A Summer Issue of The Science Teacher You told us you have more time for reading and planning in the summer months, so we are mailing our first-ever summer issue of The Science Teacher this July. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-04/tstsummer.pdf NSTA's Position Papers—Advocating for Science Education NSTA has written a series of research-based position statements that outline the organization's stand on critical issues in science education. These position papers can offer you a sound voice on important issues affecting science education today. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-04/www.pdf Next Month's Theme: Student/Teacher/Community Successes If your colleagues would like to subscribe to Science Class, please direct them to: http://www.nsta.org/newsletters. If you have a text-only browser or are having any difficulties with our links, please visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-04/member_high.htm. THE FINE PRINTThis
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