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2004 Biology Assessment
Biology Assessment

 View Goals, Expectations and Indicators Assessed     
           
Goal 1

The student will demonstrate ways of thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science. The student will use the language and instruments of science to collect, organize, interpret, calculate, and communicate information.

10 Items Expectation
1.2

The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches to provide answers to questions.

  4 Items Indicator
1.2.3

The student will formulate a working hypothesis.

2 Items
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    Indicator
1.2.6

The student will identify appropriate methods for conducting an investigation (independent and dependent variables, proper controls, repeat trials, appropriate sample size, etc.).

2 Items
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  Expectation
1.3

The student will carry out scientific investigations effectively and employ the instruments, systems of measurement, and materials of science appropriately.

  1 Item Indicator
1.3.2

The student will recognize safe laboratory procedures.

1 Item
18 18 18
  Expectation
1.4

The student will demonstrate that data analysis is a vital aspect of the process of scientific inquiry and communication.

  3 Items Indicator
1.4.2

The student will analyze data to make predictions, decisions, or draw conclusions.

2 Items
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    Indicator
1.4.6

The student will describe trends revealed by data.

1 Item
3 3 3
  Expectation
1.5

The student will use appropriate methods for communicating in writing and orally the processes and results of scientific investigation.

  1 Item Indicator
1.5.5

The student will create and/or interpret graphics. (scale drawings, photographs, digital images, field of view, etc.)

1 Item
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  Expectation
1.7

The student will show that connections exist both within the various fields of science and among science and other disciplines including mathematics, social studies, language arts, fine arts, and technology.

  1 Item Indicator
1.7.6

The student will explain how development of scientific knowledge leads to the creation of new technology and how technological advances allow for additional scientific accomplishments.

1 Item
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