I believe Keeley's idea of formative assessment probes can be extremely useful in elementary science education. Keeley recognizes the importance for teachers to be aware of students' prior education and knowledge of science. Understanding misconceptions students might have and previous science education will allow teachers to teach students to the best of their ability. It is extremely difficult for a student to learn complex concepts without being taught a basic level of understanding. Keeley believes that formative assessment probes can discover the students' knowledge of science education so the teacher can adjust the curriculum accordingly.
Assessment is an extremely important aspect of all education. Assessment allows teachers to monitor students' progress and understand their previous knowledge. In the classroom, assessment happens almost everyday. Although as a future teacher I believe assessment is important to education, as a student I dislike assessment. I believe through my years of elementary school, I was assessed in the same way every time which was tedious and I do not believed I performed to the best of my ability. I have always been a student who can verbally express my thoughts or respond in short answer questions much more successfully that multiple choice questions. Having a class with only multiple choice assessment options was and is extremely challenging for me, even when I know the material I am being assessed on.
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