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2008 Biology Assessment

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  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.  
     
8 Items Expectation
1.1
The student will explain why curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism are highly regarded in science.  
       
  1 Item Indicator
1.1.2
  The student will modify or affirm scientific ideas according to accumulated evidence.  
    1 Item
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  Expectation
1.2
The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches to provide answers to questions.  
       
  3 Items 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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    Indicator
1.2.8
  The student will defend the need for verifiable data.  
    1 Item
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  Expectation
1.4
The student will demonstrate that data analysis is a vital aspect of the process of scientific inquiry and communication.  
       
  1 Item Indicator
1.4.9
  The student will use analyzed data to confirm, modify, or reject a hypothesis.  
    1 Item
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  Expectation
1.5
The student will use appropriate methods for communicating in writing and orally the processes and results of scientific investigation.  
       
  2 Items Indicator
1.5.1
  The student will demonstrate the ability to summarize data (measurements/observations).  
    1 Item
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    Indicator
1.5.7
  The student will use, explain, and/or construct various classification systems.  
    1 Item
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  Expectation
1.6
The student will use mathematical processes.  
       
  1 Item Indicator
1.6.3
  The student will express and/or compare small and large quantities using scientific notation and relative order of magnitude.  
    1 Item
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