Amplify Science

Benchmark assessments

Amplify’s New York City Benchmark Assessments are designed to help teachers measure student progress toward the three dimensions and performance expectations of the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards. The assessments provide important insight into how students are progressing toward proficiency of different standards ahead of the annual administration of state science tests.

Amplify’s New York City Benchmarks are similar in structure to Amplify’s NGSS Benchmarks but have been updated to closely mirror New York state elementary and intermediate science tests.

Review the NYC Assessment Resources using the Benchmark User Guide.

Watch the videos below for how to use the assessment resources:

• NYC Amplify Science Benchmarks 1 Access and Assign
• NYC Amplify Science Benchmarks 2 Student Experience
• NYC Amplify Science Benchmarks 3 Scoring
• Investigations in the Amplify Platform

The Amplify NYC Benchmark Assessments were authored by Amplify and were not developed as part of the Amplify Science program or created by the Lawrence Hall of Science.