Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Sample Tasks 3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success. Score 3.0 The student will: use a simple physical model or labeled drawing of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to explain day and night, phases of the Moon, and eclipses of the Moon and Sun The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. 2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content Score 2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student: recognizes or recalls accurate statements about the causes of day and night, phases of the Moon and eclipses of the Moon and Sun However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. 1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. 0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated. EALR 4: Earth and Space Science Big Idea: Earth in Space (ES1) Core Content: The Solar System Topic: Gravity in the Solar System Grade: 6-8 (ES1D) Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Sample Tasks
recognizes or recalls accurate statements about the uneven heating of the Earth’s surface recognizes or recalls accurate statements about the role of the Sun in the water cycle However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. 1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. 0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated. EALR 4: Earth and Space Science Big Idea: Earth Systems, Structures and Processes (ES2) Core Content: Cycles in Earth Systems Topic: Water Cycle Grade: 6-8 (ES2C) Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Sample Tasks 3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success. Score 3.0 The student will: describe the water cycle and give local examples of where parts of the water cycle can be seen The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. 2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content Score 2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student: recognizes or recalls how water changes as it progresses through the water cycle Labels a diagram of the water cycle.
Score 2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student: recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as: ecosystem However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. 1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. 0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated. EALR 4: Life Science Big Idea: Ecosystems (LS2) Core Content: Flow of Energy Through Ecosystems Topic: Energy Flow in Ecosystems Grade: 6-8 (LS2B) Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Sample Tasks 3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success. Score 3.0 The student will: analyze the flow of energy in a local ecosystem, and draw a labeled food web showing the relationships among all of the ecosystem’s plant and animal populations The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. 2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content Score 2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student: describes the flow of energy in a given ecosystem However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more