Developing Three-Dimensional Learning Progressions of Energy, Interaction, and Matter at Middle School Level

Three-dimensional learning progressions (3DLPs) have received wide-scale attention in depicting learning pathways students travel toward knowledge-in-use to make sense of phenomena and solve problems. Using a design-based research approach, this study put efforts into developing a 3DLP of matter, interaction, and energy at the middle school level and presents the essential design principles for developing 3DLPs. Our chapter offers an illuminating exploration of our design-based research, shedding light on the fundamental design principles and systematic processes involved in developing 3DLPs. By identifying design principles and establishing a systematic process, we unlock new perspectives and approaches to shape the future of designing and implementing 3DLPs to support student knowledge-in-use development.