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Contributed by: New York State Alternative Assessment in Science
Project (NYSED)
Maximum Score - 23 Points
| 1. Data Table |
2 points total |
Allow 1 point for each of the following;
- Table completed
- Data consistent with expectation of results
Allow 1 point for each of the following;
- Appropriate title
- Axes labeled with correct variables (units included)
- Appropriate scale
- Points plotted accurately
- Curves are appropriate to data trend
| 3. Data Transfer from Table |
2 points total |
Allow 1 point for each of the following;
- Correct 6 minute dry tube reading based on data collected
- Correct 6 minute wet tube reading based on data collected
| 4. Graph Interpretation/Prediction |
2 points total |
Allow 1 point for each of the following;
- Corresponds to student’s dry tube graph at 9.5 minutes
- Corresponds to student’s dry tube graph at 9.5 minutes
| 5. Extrapolation Prediction |
3 points total |
- Allow 1 point for correct temperature prediction based on student’s
graph/data
- Allow 2 points if the explanation refers to extrapolation from
graph or data and is in complete sentences
- Allow 1 point if the explanation refers to extrapolation from
graph or data and is not in complete sentences
- Allow 0 points if explanation is not correct even if it is in
complete sentences
| 6. Data Interpretation/Comparison |
4 points total |
Allow 1 point for each of the following;
- States pattern for dry tube readings
- States pattern for wet tube readings
- States relationship/comparison
- Correct statement or statements and all in complete sentences
| 7. Data Explanation |
2 points total |
Allow 2 points if the explanation is correct and in complete sentences
Allow 1 point if the explanation is correct, but not in complete
sentences
Allow 0 points if the explanation is incorrect even if it is in
complete sentences
| 8. Comparison |
3 points total |
Allow 1 point for each of the following;
- States correct comparison between wet paper towel and perspiration
on human skin
- Relates to process/role of evaporation to cooling/heat loss
- Correct statement or statements and all in complete sentences
Allow 0 points if the explanation is incorrect, even if it is in
complete sentences.
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Highest possible score - 23 points |
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