Strand 14: Evaluation and Assessment in Teaching and Learning 

Description 

Development, validation and use of standardised tests and instruments for measuring attitudes, interests, beliefs, self-efficacy, science process skills and conceptual understandings. Topics in this strand include authentic, formative and summative assessment, as well as approaches to assessment, monitoring student learning, and implications for teaching. Includes international comparison studies such as TIMSS and PISA.

Sub-themes

• Development and validation of science assessment instruments
• Formative assessment strategies in science education
• Summative assessment practices in science classrooms
• Implications of international assessments (e.g., TIMSS, PISA) on science education
• Assessing student attitudes and beliefs in science
• Other