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Susan Kowalski

Susan Kowalski began her career in science education teaching high school physics and physical science in Bloomington, MN. She completed her PhD in curriculum and instruction from the University of Minnesota and then spent several years developing and researching curricula and professional learning experiences at BSCS Science Learning. Her current work investigates new approaches to three-dimensional assessment in support of the Next Generation Science Standards. She is focused on how teachers might learn to more effectively use assessment data to inform their day-to-day science instruction and enhance equitable learning opportunities for students.

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Research brief

Integrating literacy and science

Our brief on the benefits of integrated science and literacy instruction at the elementary level explains the advantages of integration and names research-based strategies for success.

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Research report

COVID’s impact on science achievement

NWEA researchers examined science test scores across seven school years to understand how COVID-19 influenced science achievement.

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Fact sheet

MAP Growth science assessment

MAP® Growth™ gives science educators answers to important questions about student achievement and growth so you can make more confident instructional decisions.

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