Another 25 Formative Assessment Tools for K-12 Science Classrooms Released by NSTA Press

ARLINGTON, Va., April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --- The third volume in the best-selling series Uncovering Student Ideas in Science helps teachers understand students' misconceptions about science concepts and how to use this new knowledge about student thinking when planning lessons. Better understanding of how students learn opens the door to better teaching.

Volume 3 offers easy-to-administer questionnaires, or "probes," that cover specific science concepts. This volume includes all-new probes: five in life science, seven in Earth and space, ten in physical science, and three in nature of science.

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 3, is an invaluable resource for classroom teachers, preservice teachers, professional developers, and college science and preservice faculty. Thousands of teachers agree with one reader's feedback that this series is "a down-to-earth, research-based source that teachers can read today and begin using tomorrow."

About the Authors

Page Keeley is senior science program director, Francis Eberle is executive director, and Chad Dorsey is science specialist at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, where they develop, coordinate, and implement science education initiatives at the state and national levels. They have more than 35 years of combined teaching experience in middle and high school science. Keeley and Eberle have also served as adjunct faculty in the University of Maine system. Their work with teachers has covered professional development, leadership, standards, curriculum development, assessment, and school reform.

You can browse sample pages of this new book free at the NSTA Science Store website at http://www.nsta.org/store.

For additional information or to purchase Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 3, and other books from NSTA Press, visit the NSTA Science Store at http://www.nsta.org/store. To order by phone, call 800-277-5300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET weekdays. Outside the United States and Canada, call 301-638-0200. The 198-page book is priced at $26.96 and discount-priced for NSTA members at $21.56 (Stock # PB193X3, ISBN # 978-1-93353-124-3).

The Arlington, Va.-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes more than 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.

NSTA Press produces 15-20 new books each year. Focused on the PreK-college market and specifically aimed at teachers of science, NSTA Press titles offer a unique blend of accurate scientific content and sound teaching strategies.