51. 5 Alternatives to Traditional Midterm Exams

Secondary Science Simplified™

Winter break is quickly approaching! Unfortunately, that means that midterm exams are as well. Most of us are required to give some sort of midterm exam and although scantrons are fast and easy, as we’re thinking of all the exams we have to grade, there may be alternatives that better serve our students. Today, I am sharing 5 ideas for using an alternative midterm exam with your secondary science students.

At this point in the year, you (and your students) are likely feeling pretty burned out. The thought of a long midterm exam is exhausting to everyone. This is the perfect time to try an alternative midterm exam that will assess your students’ learning in a fun and authentic way!

Resources Mentioned:

• FREEBIE: Winter Activities for High School Science
• Biology Midterm and Final Exam
• Anatomy Midterm and Final Exam
• Physical Science Midterm and Final Exam
• FREE Design a Children’s Book Project
• Teach the Class! Project
• Biology Independent Research Project
• Anatomy Independent Research Project
• Physical Science Independent Research Project
• Energy Flow Unit
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Check out the show notes for all resources mentioned in this episode: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode51