This resource includes digital simulations that offer embedded assessment questions to measure students’ application of scientific concepts. It is especially beneficial for students with ADHD, autism, or those who need interactive/visual supports because it provides hands-on learning opportunities. I recommend this tool because it collects real-time data on how students manipulate variables and respond to prompts. Teachers can use the data to identify students who need additional scaffolds or extended time. The performance-based nature of the assessment supports data-driven instruction by showing how well students can apply knowledge, not just recall it.
Resources
PhET Interactive Science Simulations
“K–8 Science Performance Tasks – Exemplars” — a collection of inquiry-based investigations aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
https://exemplars.com/performance-tasks/science?utm_source=
