Essentials of Curriculum Based Assessments, 3 hours

Overview

Assessment is an essential but often overlooked part of STEM learning in out-of-school time (OST) programs. This course features interactive experiences and resources to help facilitators learn skills to include authentic assessment of youth STEM learning experiences. This is one of 20 STEM facilitation skills that help STEM click for school-age children and youth.

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Information

In this lesson you will read information based on current research. You will complete activities and handouts throughout the lesson that help you apply the information to your out-of-school time program. Be sure to take notes as you work on this Course.

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As you work through this lesson there are handouts to print where responses or information can be completed. The handouts contain activities, additional ways to enhance learning, information to share with colleagues or parents, and strategies to apply what you learned to your program.​​​​​​