
Formative Evaluation Reports List
During the design and development stage of a project, formative evaluation is used to help achieve desired goals; formative evaluation involves iterative testing and modification of prototype exhibits, materials, and programs.
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Team-Based Inquiry Guide (evaluation capacity building tool)
Professional development guide and evaluation tools for educators and researchers that explain each step of the Team-Based Inquiry (TBI) process and feature ways TBI is used in the NISE Network to improve educational experiences and professional practice.
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Spiral Zoom Nasturtium Leaf 2009 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Changing Brains Formative Evaluation Report (2023)
Formative evaluation report for the Changing Brains project experiences for public audiences.
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How Small Is Nano? Book and Poster
Posters and banners for the Nanoscale project in various sizes in multiple formats. Formative evaluation and survey instruments for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Bump and Roll 2008 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Visitors Drawings of Small 2007 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Exploring Measurement Stretchability 2010 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network that looked at children and adults’ engagement and comprehension of a nano activity focused on the nanoscale.
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Nanomedicine Interactive Kiosk 2009 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Treating Tumors with Gold 2009 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network that gathered visitors’ feedback to a stage presentation on research using nanoshells and infrared light in cancer therapy.
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Nanomedicine Exhibits 2007 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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