EALR 3: Application Big Idea: Application (APP) Core Content: Tools and Materials Topic: Choose Materials Grade: K-1 (APPB) 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: choose a material to meet a specific need and explain why that material was chosen (e.g., cardboard is better than paper for making a box that will stand up by itself) 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: chooses a material to meet a specific need However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. Chooses cardboard over paper for making a box that will stand up by itself but does not explain the reason for that choice. 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 3: Application Big Idea: Application (APP) Core Content: Tools and Materials Topic: Solutions Grade: K-1 (APPC) 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: develop two possible solutions to solve a simple problem The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. Design two possible napping places for a favorite stuffed animal; Decide on two choices for the best food to eat for lunch. 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: chooses the best solution to a problem from a teacher provided list However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. Given a list of choices, choose a napping place for a favorite stuffed animal; Given a list of choices, choose the best food to eat for lunch. 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 3: Application Big Idea: Application (APP) Core Content: Tools and Materials
Topic: Functions of Wholes and Parts Grade: 2-3 (SYSC) 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: contrast the function of a whole object, plant, or animal with the function of one of its parts (e.g., an airplane can fly, but wings and propeller alone cannot; plants can grow, but stems and flowers alone cannot) 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 if a function is that of a whole object, plant, or animal or the function of one of its parts recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as: function However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. Given an example of a function (ex: flying) identify if it is a function that can be carried out by a part of a system (the propeller) or by the whole (the plane). 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 1: Systems Big Idea: Systems (SYS) Core Content: Role of Each Part in a System Topic: Connection of Parts Grade: 2-3 (SYSD) 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: explain why the parts in a system need to be connected in a specific way for the system to function as a whole (e.g., batteries must be inserted correctly in a flashlight if it is to produce light) 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 if the parts in a system are connected properly so that the system will function as a whole However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. Identify that a flashlight will not produce light if the batteries are inserted incorrectly. 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.
1.0 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 and Space (ES1) Core Content: The Sun’s Daily Motion Topic: Shadows Grade: 2-3 (ES1A) 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: observe and describe the changes in the length of a shadow over time and infer how position of the Sun affects the length of the shadow explain how shadows could be used to tell the time of day The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. Mark the position of shadows cast by a stick over the course of a few hours, and infer how the Sun has moved during that time. Observe that the length of shadows is shortest at about noon, and infer that this is because the Sun is highest in the sky (but not directly overhead) at about that time. 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 that the length of a shadow changes over time recognizes that shadows are shortest at noon However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.
EALR 2: Inquiry Big Idea: Inquiry (INQ) Core Content: Planning Investigations Topic: Models Grade: 4-5 (INQF) 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: create a simple model to represent an event, system, or process use a model to learn something about the event, system, or process and explains what was learned explain how a model is similar to and different from the thing being modeled 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: chooses a model, from a given group, to represent an event, system or process recognizes or recalls accurate statements about how a model represents an event, system or process 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
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 3: Application Big Idea: Application (APP) Core Content: Different Technologies Topic: Team Work Grade: 4-5 (APPD) 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: work with other students to generate possible solutions to a problem and agree on the most promising solution based on how well each different idea meets the criteria for a successful solution The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. Work with other students to build a rubber band powered car that goes farther than a specified distance. 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: works with other students to generate a list of possible solutions to a problem However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more Work with other students to create a list of things needed to build a rubber band powered car.
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 3: Application Big Idea: Application (APP) Core Content: Different Technologies Topic: Careers Grade: 4-5 (APPH) 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 activities or careers that require people to apply their knowledge and abilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 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 activities or careers that require people to apply their knowledge and abilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
recognizes or recalls accurate statements about the shape of the Earth and the evidence that it is spherical recalls that falling objects drop toward the Earth’s surface However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. are and the direction an object would fall when dropped. 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: Earth in Space Topic: Earth’s Rotation Grade: 4-5 (ES1B) 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: explain that Earth’s spin relative to the Sun causes night and day The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. Use a physical model or diagram to show that Earth’s spin causes night and day. 2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content
deplete soils describe methods people use to reduce soil 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 how erosion contributes to the formation and depletion of soils 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 History (ES3) Core Content: Focus on Fossils Topic: Formation of Fossils Grade: 4-5 (ES3A) 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 an event that could cause the formation of a given fossil (e.g., the
EALR 2: Inquiry Big Idea: Inquiry (INQ) Core Content: Questioning and Investigating Topic: Question Grade: 6-8 (INQA) 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: generate a question that can be answered through scientific investigation (e.g., creating a new question or refining or refocusing a broad and ill-defined question) 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 examples of questions that can be answered through scientific investigation 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.
Topic: Technology Grade: 6-8 (APPA) 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 how a technology has changed over time in response to societal challenges The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. Given the example of a light bulb a student can describe how light bulbs of today are more energy efficient and what societal issues made that happen. 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 how a technology has changed over time in response to societal challenges 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 3: Application Big Idea: Application (APP) Core Content: Science, Technology and Problem Solving Topic: Careers
EALR 3: Application Big Idea: Application (APP) Core Content: Science, Technology and Problem Solving Topic: Team Work Grade: 6-8 (APPE) 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: collaborate with other students to generate creative solutions to a problem (e.g., Communication following a disaster) apply methods to choose the best solution (see APPF for methods) 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 examples of appropriate, creative solutions to a problem 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 3: Application
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: Populations and Ecosystems Grade: 6-8 (LS2A) 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 an ecosystem and the components that make up the ecosystem (e.g., a defined area that contains populations of organisms and nonliving factors) give examples of ecosystems (e.g., Olympic National Forest, Puget Sound, one square foot of lawn) and describe their boundaries and contents 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 basic terminology such as: ecosystem
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 predictions of the outcomes of genetic crosses recognizes or recalls accurate statements about the survival value of genetic variation recognizes or recalls accurate statements about sexual reproduction and the transfer of genetic information 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: Biological Evolution (LS3) Core Content: Inheritance, Variation and Adaptation Topic: Adaptations Grade: 6-8 (LS3E) 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 a plant or animal adaptation that would confer a survival and reproductive advantage during a given environmental change
atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds 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 relationship among atoms, molecules, elements and compounds 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: Physical Science Big Idea: Matter: Properties and Change (PS2) Core Content: Atoms and Molecules Topic: Particle Motion and Phase of Matter Grade: 6-8 (PS2E) 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 how solids, liquids, and gases behave when put into a container (e.g., a gas fills the entire volume of the container) and relate these properties
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 1: Systems Big Idea: Systems (SYS) Core Content: Predictability and Feedback Topic: Equilibrium in Systems Grade 9-12 (SYSD) 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 whether or not a system (e.g., population) is changing or in equilibrium determine whether a state of equilibrium is static or dynamic (e.g., inflows equal outflows) 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 examples of systems that are changing or in equilibrium
recognizes or recalls examples of static and dynamic equilibrium 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 2: Inquiry Big Idea: Inquiry (INQ) Core Content: Conducting Analyses and Thinking Logically Topic: Question Grade: 9-12 (INQA) 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: generate and evaluate a question that can be answered through a scientific investigation critique questions generated by others and explain whether or not the questions are scientific The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. From a list of Earthquake epicenters, generate a question that can be answered through a scientific investigation. Exchange papers and critique one another’s questions. 2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success. Score 3.0 The student will: formulate a hypotheses based on a model or theory of a causal relationship (demonstrate creativity and critical thinking to formulate and evaluate the hypotheses) 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: matches given hypotheses to models or theories 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 2: Inquiry Big Idea: Inquiry (INQ) Core Content: Conducting Analyses and Thinking Logically Topic: Communicate Grade: 9-12 (INQF) 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
Big Idea: Ecosystems (LS2) Core Content: Maintenance and Stability of Populations Topic: Biodiversity Grade: 9-12 (LS2E) 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: compare the biodiversity of organisms in different types of ecosystems (e.g., rain forest, grassland, desert) noting the interdependencies and interrelationships among the organisms in these different ecosystems 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: given an ecosystem, describes the biodiversity of organisms found there 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)
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 speed and velocity 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: Physical Science Big Idea: Force and Motion (PS1) Core Content: Newton’s Laws Topic: Acceleration (PS1B) Grade: 9-12 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: calculate the average acceleration of an object, given the object’s change in velocity with respect to time (a = v2-v1/ t2-t1) explain how an object moving at constant speed can be accelerating The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
3.0 use the Periodic Table to identify the element given the number of protons explain the arrangement of the elements on the Periodic Table, including the significant relationships among elements in a given column or row 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 significant relationships among elements in a given column or row 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: Physical Science Big Idea: Matter: Properties and Change (PS2) Core Content: Chemical Reactions Topic: Ions Grade: 9-12 (PS2D) 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 The student will: