Science: Thinking with evidence (2010)
Our science team has been presenting our new science test, Science: Thinking with evidence, to teachers round the country. Here is a response to the frequently asked questions that came up at those presentations. Download: Frequently asked questions [ 40KB PDF ]
2 July 2010
Science: Thinking with evidence is a series of 4 multiple-choice standardized tests designed for students in Years 7 - 10. They are designed to assess how well students use evidence to think about scientific contexts and issues.
The tests identify some specific aspects of thinking in science rather than attempting to measure overall achievement in science.
The test results will help teachers to make informed decisions about fruitful areas for future learning.
What are the features of Science: Thinking with evidence?
- Designed to help teachers interpret science in the New Zealand Curriculum
- Focuses on a key competency, thinking, in the context of science
- Makes explicit links to the Nature of Science strand
- The Teachers’ Manual includes a section that gives suggestions for next learning activities.
- Each test can be used at multiple year levels
- Achievement on each test can be reported on a common measurement scale
Recommended Year Levels for each Test
| Test Number | Recommended Year Levels |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7, 8 |
| 2 | 7, 8 |
| 3 | 9, 10 |
| 4 | 9, 10 |
NOTE: The use of photocopied test material (including answer sheets) is a breach of copyright.
| Product code | Product title | Price | Quantity |
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| 707AS1 | SCIENCE 2010 - ANSWER SHEET TEST 1 - pack of 10 | $2.25 |
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| 707AS2 | SCIENCE 2010 - ANSWER SHEET TEST 2 - pack of 10 | $2.25 |
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| 707AS3 | SCIENCE 2010 - ANSWER SHEET TEST 3 - pack of 10 | $2.25 |
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| 707AS4 | SCIENCE 2010 - ANSWER SHEET TEST 4 - pack of 10 | $2.25 |
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| 707K1 | SCIENCE 2010 - MARKING KEY TEST 1 | $4.00 |
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| 707K2 | SCIENCE 2010 - MARKING KEY TEST 2 | $4.00 |
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| 707K3 | SCIENCE 2010 - MARKING KEY TEST 3 | $4.00 |
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| 707K4 | SCIENCE 2010 - MARKING KEY TEST 4 | $4.00 |
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| 707S1-2 | SCIENCE 2010 - SPECIMEN SET TESTS 1-2 (Teacher's manual + 1 of each component) | $49.50 |
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| 707S3-4 | SCIENCE 2010 - SPECIMEN SET TESTS 3-4 (Teacher's manual + 1 of each component) | $49.50 |
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| 707S1-4 | SCIENCE 2010 - FULL SPECIMEN SET TESTS 1-4 (Teacher's manual + 1 of each component) | $59.50 |
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| 707M | SCIENCE 2010 - TEACHERS MANUAL | $27.50 |
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| 707B1 | SCIENCE 2010 - TEST BOOKLET 1 | $6.50 |
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| 707B2 | SCIENCE 2010 - TEST BOOKLET 2 | $6.50 |
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| 707B3 | SCIENCE 2010 - TEST BOOKLET 3 | $6.50 |
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| 707B4 | SCIENCE 2010 - TEST BOOKLET 4 | $6.50 |
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