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Science instructional resources

Wondering why something happens or how something works is the foundation of science and engineering learning. We want to help teachers guide their students toward thinking like scientists, solving problems like engineers, and making sense of the world in an authentic and evidence-based way. We support a multidimensional approach to science teaching and learning that’s engaging and provides equitable opportunities for students to do science.

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Fact Sheet

MAP Science Sample Items Grades 9-12

This resource provides information about MAP Growth Science’s multidimensional items and their alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards for grades 9–12.

Sample test items are included.

Topics: Science

Products: MAP Growth, MAP Science

04.21.22

Fact Sheet

MAP Science 3-5 for use with NGSS – Sample Items

This resource provides information about MAP Growth Science’s multidimensional items and their alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards for grades 3–5.

Sample test items are included.

Topics: Science

Products: MAP Growth, MAP Science

04.21.22

Fact Sheet

MAP Science for use with NGSS 6-8 — Sample Items

This resource provides information about MAP Growth Science’s multidimensional items and their alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards for grades 6–8.

Sample test items are included.

Topics: Science

Products: MAP Growth, MAP Science

04.22.22

Brief

Explaining the Alignment of an Item to a Multidimensional Standard

Overview of how NWEA Science Content Specialists align items to multidimensional standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards.

Topics: Assessment, Science

Products: MAP Science

12.19.22

Guide

Science Item Task Teacher Resource

A preview of what students will encounter in NWEA assessments and other high-quality assessments for multidimensional science standards in the coming years.

Topics: Assessment, Science

Products: MAP Science

12.19.22

Guide

Student Guide: It’s Hot Out Here: Exploring Heat in Our World

In this unit, students will explore how the historical practice of redlining interacts with the patterns of heat distribution within communities.

Topics: Equity, Science

12.19.22

Guide

Teacher Guide: It’s Hot Out Here: Exploring Heat in Our World

In this unit, students will explore how the historical practice of redlining interacts with the patterns of heat distribution within communities.

Topics: Equity, Science

12.19.22

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