Science Resource Evaluation

Tools for Evaluating Science Resources

• Achieve Task Screener - This Screener builds off the criteria in Category III of the EQuIP Rubric for Science by more clearly specifying features for the assessment tasks embedded in lessons and units.

• NextGen TIME - suite of tools to prepare, screen, pilot and plan through an instructional materials review process, includes leadership PD guides. Requires a free registration. 

• EdReports - In 2019 they released their review tool and process.

• Reviewing Publishers' Claims - tool from Achieve that notes claims publishers often make in relation to NGSS alignment and provides resources for evaluating those claims.

• EQuIP Rubric - the most common tool used is Achieve's EQuIP rubric, though it focuses more on the level of lesson or unit. This site includes resources on how to use this tool. 

• PEEC Tool - this tool from Achieve is intended for reviewing full-year instructional materials. 

• BSCS Report - this report by national experts details guidelines for reviewing NGSS instructional materials

• Iowa's Collection of Resource Review Tools - a useful listing of lesson and larger-scale material review tools from across the country