Sixth to Eighth Grade Interpreting Student Work Grade Level: 8 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Sixth to Eighth Grade Interpreting Student Work

Grade Level: 8 Task: Science Written Test Subject: Science Source: The University of the State of New York Base your answers to questions 48 through 50 on the information below and on your knowledge of science. A group of students conducted an experiment to test the hypothesis that radish plants watered with acidic rainwater would not be as tall as radish plants watered with nonacidic rainwater. The students planted two identical radish seeds in equal amounts of soil. One was watered with nonacidic rainwater, and the other was watered with an equal amount of acidic rainwater. All other variables that would affect plant growth were the same for both plants. The students measured the heights of the plants in centimeters (cm). The height of the plant watered with acidic rainwater on various days is shown in the table.

48. The height of the plant watered with nonacidic rainwater is shown by the dashed line on the graph. On the graph, use an X to plot the height of the plant watered with acidic rainwater for each day shown in the data table. Connect the X s with a solid line. 49. Describe how the data support the student’s original hypothesis. 50. Describe one way in which the students might improve the design of this experiment if it were repeated.

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Step 1 Examine the Identified ELP Standard(s) and Corresponding Level Descriptors Consulting ELP � Examine the identified ELP Standard(s) and corresponding level descriptors for the Standards and task Level Descriptors � If there are many applicable standards, choose one or two that relate to your students’ areas of growth. Notes: Step 2 Interpret Student Work Using the Standards Level Descriptors Using ELP � Do the same standards apply when you examine your students’ output? Standards Level � What level(s) most accurately describe your students’ work? Descriptors as � Remember that the interpretation only tells you the level of this specific piece of rubrics to student work; your students’ levels might shift based on different tasks or learning interpret student objectives. work � Identify patterns (similarities or differences) in your students’ work if you are interpreting multiple pieces. Notes: Step 3 Identify strategies to support student needs Identifying � Use the identified level (and perhaps the next level) to provide student with instructional formative feedback. supports to � Use the identified patterns in student work to plan for instructional adjustments. improve student � Consult relevant state/district resources for suggested strategies. learning Notes: Expert Analysis of Relevant ELP Standards Guide for Interpreting Student Work ELP Standards and Level Descriptors Download from Resources