New Tech Network Knowledge and Thinking Rubrics — Science Explanation, Grade 8

NTN describes this skill as the ability to reason, problem-solve, develop sound arguments or decisions, and create new ideas by using appropriate sources and applying the knowledge and skills of a discipline.

Constructs Being Measured

Primary:

Domain Knowledge

Secondary:

Critical Thinking

How to Access and Cite

Created with support from Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE) and based on similar rubrics from Envision Schools.
To access the resource, visit https://newtechnetwork.org/resources/new-tech-network-knowledge-thinking-rubrics-science-explanation/.

Outcome Families

Well-being

Connectedness

Awareness

Agency

Mastery

Programmatic Purpose

Classroom-level data and feedback

Feedback for parents and other school-level stakeholders

Program-level monitoring and evaluation

Instrument Characteristics

Type of items:

7 categories with 4 levels of proficiency

Original target population:

Grade 8: 13-14 years old

Format:

Rubric

Applicable Grade Levels

Pre-primary

Primary

Secondary

Post-secondary

Points to Consider

For more guidance on measuring student learning and best practices in adapting measurement tools to your contexts, check out the Portal page on Monitoring and Evaluation. You can also contact Alvin Vista (Knowledge Lead, Student Outcomes) and Robbie Dean (Director of Research) for specific questions.