design of learning opportunities that take students from their existing ideas of science to the scientific ideas and practices that support conceptual understanding. Science Formative Assessment shows K-12 educators how to weave formative assessment into daily instruction. Discover 75 assessment techniques linked to the Next Generation Science Standards and give classroom practices a boost with:

• Descriptions of how each technique promotes learning
• Charts linking core concepts at each grade level to scientific practices
• Implementation guidance, such as required materials and student grouping
• Modifications for different learning styles
• Ideas for adapting techniques to other content areas