DRK-12 Research and Products

Why Formative Assessment?
Tool | In this short text, the power of formative assessment as a teaching tool is detailed, and examples of opportunities for formative assessment within Foundation Science Biology proposed, for Learning Experiences (LE) 2, 3 and 4.
MAT Graduates Reflect on Pioneering Program
Presentation | In this video, find out more about the Museum's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program from five MAT graduates in the class of 2013, who are now teaching in New York City's public schools. The MAT program with a specialization in teaching…
Toward a framework on how affordances and motives can drive different uses of scaffolds: theory, evidence, and design implications
A Framework for Designing Scaffolds That Improve Motivation and Cognition
Assessing and Using Students’ Prior Knowledge in Problem-Based Instruction
Examining Young Students’ Problem Scoping in Engineering Design
Publication | Exploring students' problem solving within an integrated engineering and literacy activity
Lessons learned from an initial effort to bring a Quantified Self "meetup" experience to a new demographic
Constructing and Role-Playing Student Avatars in a Simulation of Teaching Algebra for Diverse Learners
Publication | This study examines the design and implementation of a simulated teaching environment in Second Life for prospective teachers.
‘‘I want my robot to look for food’’: Comparing Kindergartner’s programming comprehension using tangible, graphic, and hybrid user interfaces
STEM Smart Brief: CTE Pathways to STEM Occupations
Publication | “Workers in STEM fields play a direct role in driving economic growth. Yet, because of how the STEM economy has been defined, policymakers have mainly focused on supporting workers with at least a bachelor’s degree, overlooking a strong…
Design Practices of Preservice Elementary Teachers in an Integrated Engineering and Literature Experience
Publication | Examining discourse of a team of pre-service teachers within an IEL engineering design challenge
What’s happening in the Quantified Self movement?
Uncovering and Eliciting Mathematical Perceptions in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms
Publication | One of the many challenges that teachers face in mathematics classrooms is determining how much of the verbal and written explanations help students accomplish instructional goals. The challenge is greater in linguistically diverse classrooms…
Professional Development Aligned with AP Chemistry Curriculum: Promoting Science Practices and Facilitating Enduring Conceptual Understanding
In Praise of Messy Data
Publication | Lessons from the search for alien worlds.
City Digits: Developing Socially-Grounded Data Literacy Using Digital Tools
Early Math with Gracie & Friends
Product for Educators | Play nine math learning apps and dozens of hands-on activities at home or in the classroom. A digital Teacher's Guide supports use in the classroom, and a digital Family Fun Guide provides activities to do at home.
Exploring young children’s multiple mathematical resources through action research
Sticky Ions: A Student-Centered Activity Using Magnetic Models to Explore the Dissolving of Ionic Compounds
An Investigation of Middle School Science Teachers and Students Use of Technology Inside and Outside of Classrooms: Considering whether digital natives are more technology savvy than their teachers
ASPECT: Summary of Year 1 Work
Presentation | A 2-page summary of the ASPECT project, including project goals, approach, year one accomplishments, early findings, current efforts, and early impacts.
How games can engage students and improve learning
Publication | Understanding how games create a sense of flow and engagement can help teachers make better choices about their instructional use of games.
Professional Development to Enhance Teachers' Practices in Using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as Cognitive Tools: Lessons Learned from a Design-Based Research Study
2014 DR K-12 Program Webinar Resources
Presentation | In this 2-webinar series hosted by CADRE, NSF provides an overview of the DR K-12 funding program and reviews this year's DR K-12 solicitation.
Engage. Elaborate. Evaluate! Virtual Environment-Based Assessments of Science Content and Practices