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Assessment in Science: Pedagogy of Science Course

🌟 Assessment in Science: Beyond the Test Science education in Sindh has historically been dominated by high-stakes written examinations , especially those conducted by provincial boards. These examinations often emphasise memorisation of textbook content rather than practical understanding or inquiry skills. However, recent educational reforms and initiatives; such as science festivals, laboratory upgrades, and STEAM competitions are encouraging a shift towards experiential and performance-based learning . For B.Ed students preparing to become science teachers in Sindh, it is therefore important to understand assessment as a multi-dimensional process that evaluates not only knowledge but also experimentation, observation, and scientific reasoning. 🔬 Performance-Based Assessment in the Sindh Context Performance-based assessment requires students to demonstrate scientific understanding through real tasks , such as experiments, projects, or models. This approach is especially re...