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How Can Simulations Be Components of Balanced State Science Assessment Systems?

This policy brief offers guidance and recommendations on how simulation-based science assessments can be included in the next generation of state science assessment systems. The authors report on research conducted on the simulation-based science assessment module SimScientists. The reported research focused on the technical quality, feasibility, and utility of simulation-based science assessments. The brief provides recommendations on two possible models for incorporating SimScientists into state science assessment systems.

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Middle School (6-8)