This book examines the value of systematic observation in assessing pupil performance in science. The origin and criteria for these skills are described, together with examples of children's actions and words which can be taken as evidence of process-based working.The Science Process Observation Categories (SPOC), the instrument used for observation in the STAR project, and procedure for its use, is described. SPOC's main purpose was to assist in developing strategies for improving opportunities for process skills in science activities, and to evaluate the impact of these
interventions.
- ISBN10 1853960764
- ISBN13 9781853960765
- Publish Date 28 November 1990 (first published 28 September 1990)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 February 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
- Imprint Paul Chapman Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English