SCORING GUIDES
KIRIS Performance Event, Grade 12
1993-1994
Task: S/SS1 -- Old Problems -- New Solutions

There are three scoring guides for this task, for questions 1 through 3 on the student response form.

Score all questions for both science and social studies.

Question 1

SCORE	DESCRIPTION
4	Chart is completely filled out with detailed, correct information (see chart below).
3	Chart is completely filled out with correct information but lacks detail, or is almost completely filled out with correct information and detail.
2	Half or more of chart is filled out with correct information.
1	Less than half of chart is filled out with correct information.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

	Conditions Before Mine	Conditions After Mine
Land use	Coal mining and forestry	Agriculture, horticulture (cows, swine, chickens, orchards, vineyards, etc.)
Control of Land	Over half controlled by Pocahontas Development Corp. for timber and mining	Pocahontas and Martiki partnership with MSU
Topography	Rugged steeply pitched mountain, narrow valley floors, 600-700' relief with ridges about 1400' above sea level and valleys about 700'	2:.1 pitch maximum, terracing and benching, gently rolling land, flat to moderate slope.
Plants/Vegetation	Second and third growth forest: upland hardwood, tulip poplar, sugar maple, beech, white and other oaks, hickory	Permanent grasses and legumes, pastures, trees, orchards
Animals/Wildlife	[Article doesn't mention]	Dramatic increase in wildlife, domestic animals; swine, poultry, and beef
Economy of Area	Tied to forestry and mining	Increase in manufacturing, transportation, wholesale trade, retail trade, business and repairs, recreation, health, professional services, public administration
Soil	Inadequate, thin, low nutrient content, poor moisture holding capacity, slightly acidic	Increased organic matter, nutrient levels, better quality
Water	Inadequate for domestic use, primary sources associated with valley floor	Two new reservoirs and numerous small ponds, meets federal standards
Other	[other information from article not mentioned in categories above]	New airport, duck refuge, golf course (proposed) in Martin County

Question 2

SCORE	DESCRIPTION
4	Student presents a thorough, detailed discussion of both required components (see below)
3	Student presents a good discussion of both required components. Response may contain minor flaws and/or one required component may lack details.
2	Student presents a good discussion of both required component or a fair discussion of both. Response may contain flaws.
1	Student presents a poor, limited discussion or a list of one or both required components.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

Required components:

1. Description based on the group information, of how effectively the reclamation process analyzed environmental impact.

2. Examples of other factors (for a level 3 or 4, several should be addressed):
   • Changes in wildlife species, patterns, populations, etc.
   • Problems with introduction of domestic/alien species
   • Reintroduction of native species
   • Air pollution
   • Changes in drainage patterns
   • Impacts on food web
   • Effects on local gene pool

Question 3

SCORE	DESCRIPTION
4	Student writes thorough description of pros and cons of both environmental and economic impacts.
3	Student writes good description of pros and cons of both environmental and economic impacts. Response may contain minor flaws and/or one section may lack details.
2	Student writes a good description of pros and/or cons of both environmental and economic impacts. Response may contain flaws; one or two sections may lack detail or be absent.
1	Student writes poor, minimal descriptions or merely lists information.
0	Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.
Blank	No response.

Examples of acceptable topics for pros and cons:

Pros: Enhanced economy Prevent erosion Prevent pollution of streams and creeks Aesthetics Safety Employment Cultural and social change/diversity Better land for farming

Cons: Native species removed Changes food webs Monoculture of crops/insect problems Nonrenewable resource gone Groundwater pollution from mine Change in native culture of region Change in local topography