Science: Thinking with Evidence tests are for the assessment of students in year levels 7-10 and identify specific aspects of thinking in science rather than attempting to measure overall achievement in science. They can be used to develop individual profiles that illustrate relative strengths and weaknesses in the domain of using evidence in science.
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Features of Science: Thinking with Evidence
- designed to help teachers interpret science in the New Zealand Curriculum
- focusses 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
- achievement on each test can be reported on a common measurement scale
Tests 1 and 2 are recommended for students in Year 7 and 8, while Tests 3 and 4 are recommended for students in Years 9 and 10.
Ordering paper tests
Tests can only be purchased by schools or parents/caregivers of homeschooled children with a current exemption certificate.
If you can't shop for paper tests online, you can download the order form at the top of this page and email to sales@nzcer.org.nz
Support and Advice
Our science team has collated a list of queries from schools; download: Frequently Asked Questions.
Head to our Education Advisory and PLD page for details on contacting our Education Advisors. They can provide a range of ongoing assessment support and advice to schools about the use of this test or others, including possible workshops, next steps, and conversations around making sense of your school assessment.
For more support, contact our team at assessmentservices@nzcer.org.nz or check out our solutions and knowledge centre.