4
Exceeding the
Standard
(Exceptional) |
3
Meeting the Standard |
2
Approaching the
Standard
(On the Way) |
1
Below the Standard |
| Science Concepts |
| Explains observations, represent s concepts, makes predictions, applies concepts, analyzes. |
Can explain observations and represent concepts through charts, graphs, tables. |
Can explain, but cannot fully represent the concept. |
Doesn't demonstrate any conceptual understanding. |
| Scientific Thinking |
| Relates concepts to real life situations; has strong problem solving
skills using questioning & reasoning strategies. |
Demonstrates thoughtful questioning, problem solving skills, utilizes
information from different sources. |
Asks few questions, has difficulty solving problems. |
Does not ask questions; cannot solve problems. |
| Scientific Tools & Technology |
| Uses scientific tools with no errors. |
Shows ability to use common scientific tools to make observations/ measurements. |
Can use some science tools but observations/measurements are inaccurate. |
Does not operate or use scientific tools. Does not record or make observations. |
| Scientific Communication |
| Represents data in multiple ways. Argues from evidence. Can explain concept to others. |
Communicates instructions to others Represents data in multiple ways; can make oral presentation. |
Represents data in one way only; has trouble explaining concepts in presentation. |
Unable to present data or explain concepts. Unable to present facts. |
| Classwork & Scientific Investigation |
| Can design and perform a controlled experiment. |
Can conduct an experiment using controls, variables. |
Has difficulty following directions of a controlled experiment. |
Cannot follow directions of a controlled experiment or recognize a controlled experiment. |
