Several details may be missing or contain major errors. Student partially describes how scientists gather and analyze data about supernovae and how this data is used to understand supernovae. Student provides at least one example that relates to the particular supernova being described in the task. Some details may be missing or contain minor errors. Student accurately describes how scientists gather and analyze data about supernovae and how this data is used to understand supernovae.
Student provides examples that relate to the particular supernova being described in the task.
Student accurately describes, in detail, how scientists gather and analyze data about supernovae and how this data is used to understand supernovae. Student provides clear and specific examples that directly relate to the particular supernova being described in the task. Several details may be missing or contain major errors. Some details may be missing or contain minor errors. Communication Students' ability to effectively communicate scientific ideas and findings.