The Robert L. Linn Distinguished Address. Proficiency in Science: Assessment Challenges and Opportunities

Session Type: Invited Session

Abstract

The opportunity exists for much needed changes in the teaching, learning and assessment of science across K-16+. While much is left to do to realize the vision of science learning in the NRC’s 2012 Framework report and the 2013 Next Generation Science Standards, science education is well positioned to meet the challenges that have been posed. The last decade has seen a number of advances in conceptualizations of the design and use of assessment, as well as significant research and development in the field of science assessment. This presentation will consider what proficiency in science now means and some of the implications for science assessment design, interpretation and use, including some significant challenges for our models and methods of measurement.

Sub Unit

• Division D - Measurement and Research Methodologies / Division D - Measurement and Research Methodology

Chair

• Edward H. Haertel, Stanford University

Speaker

• James W. Pellegrino, University of Illinois at Chicago

Discussants

• Richard A. Duschl, The Pennsylvania State University

• Finbarr C. Sloane, National Science Foundation