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Bridging the Gap: Evaluating a Design Approach for Curriculum-Neutral NGSS Benchmark Assessments in Middle School

By Maia K. Binding and Lauren Brodsky

This study focuses on the project approach to item design and eliciting three-dimensional student performances aligned to the NGSS middle school performance expectations. It also examines the curriculum-neutrality and accessibility of items for students, regardless of their curriculum of instruction.

Year: 2021

Pages: 16

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Topics:

  • Assessments
  • NGSS

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