We now have a district license for some of the volumes in Page Keeley's series, Uncovering Student Ideas in Science. These books are linked in Forethought and in Docushare.
Regardless of grade level, students’ preconceptions can be tenacious and often follow students from one grade span to the next. Taking the time to elicit and examine student thinking is one of the most effective ways to support instruction that leads to conceptual change and enduring understanding. It is also the starting point for differentiating instruction to meet the content needs of all students. |