Developing Assessments Based on NJ Standards
Science: Animal Adaptations
Grades: Elementary and Middle
NJ ASK - Cumulative Progress Indicators for Science
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Assessment Steps |
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Standard 5.3:
(MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS) ALL STUDENTS WILL INTEGRATE MATHEMATICS
AS A TOOL FOR PROBLEM-SOLVING IN SCIENCE, AND AS A MEANS OF EXPRESSING
AND/OR MODELING SCIENTIFIC THEORIES.
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Descriptive Statement: Science cannot be practiced or
learned without appreciation of the role of mathematics in discovering
and expressing natural laws. This standard recognizes the need
for students to fully integrate mathematics skills with their
learning of science.
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Raise questions about the world
around them and be willing to seek answers through making
careful observations and experimentation. |
| 2. |
Keep records that describe observations,
carefully distinguish actual observations from ideas and speculations,
and are understandable weeks and months later. |
| 3. |
Recognize that when a science investigation
is replicated, very similar results are expected. |
| 4. |
Know that when solving a problem
it is important to plan and get ideas and help from other
people. |
| B. Geometry and Measurement |
| 1. |
Develop strategies and skills for information-gathering
and problem-solving, using appropriate tools and technologies. |
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Identify the evidence used in an explanation. |
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Recognize that conducting science activities
requires an awareness of potential hazards and the need for
safe practices. |
| 2. |
Understand and practice safety procedures for
conducting science investigations. |
| D. Data Analysis and Probability |
| 1. |
Use tables and graphs to represent and interpret
data. |
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