A collection of 18 TEKS-aligned assessments designed to reveal student thinking. Each task is centered on a real-world phenomenon and integrates core ideas, science practices, and recurring themes and concepts. Includes assessment plans, student handouts, and scoring tools—perfect for formative, summative, or instructional use.

All books include FREE access to the ADI Learning Hub. This access allows you to download student handouts and use the presentation mode specifically designed for the 3rd Grade Assessment Book tasks. You will find the code to access the Learning Hub on the back of your book.  

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Assessments of Physical Science Core Ideas

• Magnet Fishing (TEKS 6A, 5F, and 1A)
• A Melting Candle (TEKS 6B, 5E, and 1E)
• A Pot of Ice on the Stove (TEKS 6C, 5E, and 3A)
• Sandcastles and Magnetic Slime (TEKS 6D, 5F, and 1B)
• Red Bull Stratos Jump (TEKS 7A, 5A, and 3A)
• A Floating Disk (TEKS 7B, 5C, and 1B)
• Light from an Exercise Bike (TEKS 8A, 5E, and 1E)
• Bowling in a Zorb Ball (TEKS 8B, 5B, and 1B)

Assessments of Earth Space Science Ideas

• Our Solar System (TEKS 9AB, 5D, and 2A)
• Weather in Oslo, Maseru, and Kigali (TEKS 10A, 5C, and 2B)
• Soil in the Texas High Plains (TEKS 10B, 5F, and 1G)
• Rapid Changes to Earth’s Surface (TEKS 10C, 5G, and 1G)
• Use and Conservation of Oil and Lumber (TEKS 11ABC, 5E, and 3A)

Assessments of life Science Core Ideas

• Plant Responses to Changes in Temperature and Water (TEKS 12AC, 5A, and 2B)
• Food for Foxes in Iowa (TEKS 12B, 5E, and 2B)
• Central and North Texas Fossils (TEKS 12D, 5F, and 2B)
• External Structures of Texas Animals (TEKS 13A, 5F, and 3A)
• Life Cycle of Crickets and Ladybugs (TEKS 13B, 5A, and 1G)

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