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1 SCIENCE Assessment Updates for 2014 Grade 5 Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 1
2 Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Washington State K 12 Science Learning Standards... 3 Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards... 3 New Samples for Student Sample Pages... 5 Teacher Answer Pages Appendix A: Measurements of Student Progress Information Test and Item Specifications Item Types Performance Level Descriptors Testing Windows Online Testing Appendix B: Resources for Educators Lessons Learned from Scoring Student Work Sample Item Templates Released Item Document (RID) and Item Analysis Updates for 2011, 2012, and Teacher Tool Appendix C: Get involved and stay informed Resources/Contact Information Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 2
3 Introduction Updates for 2014 contains pertinent information for Washington educators. This document includes a summary of new information in science assessment, sample test items, and links to resources for teachers. Updates for 2014 has been customized into grade levels: Grade 5, Grade 8, and the Biology End of Course Exam. The documents are available on Washington State K 12 Science Learning Standards In 2009, the K 12 Science Learning Standards were formally adopted. Along with the standards, the legislature provided direction for the redesign of the assessment system. The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) replaced the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) and assessed the new science standards in grades 5 and 8 in the spring of The Biology End of Course (EOC) exam replaced the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) in View the Washington State K 12 Science Learning Standards at: Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were officially adopted as the Washington State science learning standards on October 4, The adoption of the NGSS begins a transition process that will take several years for awareness, professional development, and implementation in the classroom, leading to a state wide assessment of those standards. The date/year for the first assessment of the NGSS is unknown at this time. Information about the adoption and transition to the NGSS can be found at: The 5 th grade Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) in science will continue to assess the K 12 Science Learning Standards adopted in 2009 until at least spring 2016 or later. See Appendix A for more information about the MSP. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 3
4 New Samples for 2014 The scenario and items on pages 6 13 are samples that align with the K 12 Science Learning Standards. The scenario and most of the items on these pages were piloted on the 2010 MSP. Other items have not gone through the comprehensive review process that test items must pass before placement on a state test. These items will be indicated in the Teacher Answer pages on the Scenario Map & Answer Key. Teachers may still use these items as classroom exercises, or informal checks for understanding, as teachers have the ability and choice to clarify any questions about these items as students are working on them. The Teacher Answer Pages (pages 15 30) provide the keys, rubrics, and sample student responses. Printing tip: Print the student pages back to back, beginning with the cover sheet on page 5, to preserve pagination. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 4
5 Student Sample Pages Student Name: Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 5
6 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student Directions: Answer questions 1 through 3 on pages 6 through 7. They are not connected to a scenario. 1 Where do cats get their eye color? o A. o B. o C. From air the cats breathe From food the cats eat From the parent cats 2 Maya dissolved 20 grams of salt in 60 grams of water. What is the mass of the mixed salt and water? Write your answer in the box. grams Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 6
7 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student 3 What does soil contain that trees need to live and grow? o A. Food o B. Rocks o C. Water Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 7
8 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student Toy Truck Directions: Use the following information to answer questions 4 through 10. The toy truck with a key is a system. Damien and Bailey wondered if adding blocks to the toy truck system would affect the distance traveled. They did the following controlled experiment. Question: What is the effect of blocks with different mass (10 grams, 20 grams, and 30 grams) on the distance a toy truck system with the block will travel? Prediction: The toy truck system carrying the 10 gram block will travel the farthest distance. Materials: toy truck system 3 blocks: 10 grams (g), 20 g, 30 g tape meterstick Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 8
9 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student Procedure: 1. Use the tape to mark a starting line on the floor. 2. Set the toy truck system at the starting line. 3. Put the 10-g block into the back of the toy truck system. 4. Turn the key on the toy truck 15 times and let go. 5. Measure and record the distance the toy truck system and block travel as Trial Repeat steps 2 through 5 two more times as Trials 2 and Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the 20-g block and the 30-g block. 8. Find and record the average distance the toy truck system traveled carrying each block mass. Data: Block Mass vs. Distance Traveled Block Mass (grams) Distance Traveled (centimeters) Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 9
10 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student 4 Which variable was kept the same (controlled) in the experiment? o A. o B. o C. Mass of blocks Time to travel Type of toy truck 5 What variable was the measured (responding) variable in the experiment? o A. o B. o C. Surface material Distance traveled Block mass 6 What form of energy causes Damien and Bailey to hear the toy truck? o A. o B. o C. Electrical Sound Light Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 10
11 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student 7 Write a conclusion for this controlled experiment. In your conclusion, be sure to: Answer the experimental question. Include supporting data from the Block Mass vs. Distance Traveled table. Explain how these data support your conclusion. Question: What is the effect of blocks with different mass (10 grams, 20 grams, and 30 grams) on the distance a toy truck system with the block will travel? Conclusion: Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 11
12 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student 8 Which of the following is an output of the toy truck system? o A. o B. o C. The motion of the toy truck system The floor under the toy truck system The number of wheels on the toy truck system 9 Damien and Bailey designed a cart to carry their heavy school books. Which is a way Damien and Bailey could know their solution was successful? o A. o B. o C. Their teacher asked questions about the cart. All their books fit in the cart. The cart had four wheels. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 12
13 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student 10 Plan a controlled experiment to answer the question in the box. You may use any materials in your procedure. Be sure your procedure includes: logical steps to do the experiment one changed (manipulated) variable one measured (responding) variable how often measurements should be taken and recorded Question: What is the effect of different surfaces (smooth, grassy, and rocky) on the time for a toy truck to travel two meters? Procedure: Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 13
14 Updates 2014 Grade 5 Student Glossary of Non Science Terms for Updates 2014 Document Science Grade 5 Published Fall 2013 Students are permitted to use this Glossary sheet as a reference. beaker A glass container used for science experiments. graduated cylinder A container used for measuring. stopwatch variable A watch used to time events like a car race. All the parts of a system that could be changed are called variables. In an experiment one variable is changed and another variable is measured. The rest of the variables are kept the same. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 14
15 Teacher Answer Pages The following pages provide: An Answer Key Table for standalone items and a Scenario Map & Answer Key Table for the scenario with: o Item Specification text o Item Specification code For example: LS2A(2) is the second item specification for content standard LS2A. o Correct answers for the multiple choice questions o Typical results for each item have been determined based on pilot results and operational results for items assessing the same item specification. Rubrics for completion and short answer items (student words are in italics) Annotated (scored) student responses for each of the short answer items (student words are in italics) Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 15
16 Stand Alone Items Answer Key Table Title: Stand Alone items Grade: 5 These are new items written for this Updates document. They did not go through the full development cycle. Description: Items not attached to a scenario. Item Description Item Specification Code Answers & Typical Results Domains of Science Item Specification Text Systems Inquiry Application Physical Science Earth/space Science Life Science A B C Describe that many characteristics of an **1 organism are inherited from the organism s parents. Describe or predict that the weight of a sample of a substance remains the same **2 when the sample is dissolved into another substance, is added to a mixture, or undergoes a change of state. Describe that an organism(s) depends on one or more non living resources in a given **3 ecosystem for survival (e.g., plants and animals need water). Stand Alone Point Total = 3 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% PS2C (2) 3 100% LS3B (1) LS2A (3) CP rubric MC/CP= 3pts ~40% correct 55% correct Actual Science MSP = 34 points 20% 30% 20% 30% MC/CP= 26pts, SA=8pts **These items were not part of an Operational or Pilot MSP. Typical results have been determined based on pilot results and operational results for items assessing the same item specification. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 16
17 Performance Description Scoring Rubric for Item 2: Maya s Salt and Water A 1-point response demonstrates the student understands the Content Standard PS2C: The total amount of matter is conserved (stays the same) when it undergoes a physical change such as when an object is broken into tiny pieces, when a solid is dissolved in a liquid, or when matter changes state (solid, liquid, gas). Item Specification 2: Describe or predict that the weight of a sample of a substance remains the same when the sample is dissolved into another substance or undergoes a change of state. Typical results: Mean= 0.7 pts The response gives the mass of the sugar and water mixture by stating one of the following: 70% = plus 60 eighty A 0-point response demonstrates the student has little or no understanding of the Content Standard Range of 0-79 Range of % 1% blank Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 17
18 Toy Truck Scenario Map & Answer Key Title: Toy Truck Grade: 5 Piloted in 2010 unless noted ** Description: Students investigate the effect of mass on the distance a toy truck travels. Item Description Item Specification Code Answers & Typical Results Domains of Science Item Specification Text Systems Inquiry Application Physical Science Earth/space Science Life Science A B C 4 5 6** 7 Identify a variable kept the same (controlled) in a given description of a scientific investigation. Identify the measured (responding) variable in a given description of a scientific investigation. Describe an energy transfer in a given system. Generate a conclusion for a scientific investigation, including supporting data, given a description of and results from the investigation. INQC (1) INQC (3) INQG (1) PS3A (1) ~75% correct ~85% correct SA Rubric ~80% correct 8** Describe one or more inputs and/or outputs of a given system. SYSC (1) ~40% correct 9** Describe one or more criteria for a successful solution, given a problem that can be solved using a technological design process. APPC (1) ~65% correct 10 Describe a plan to answer a given question for a controlled experiment. INQB (1) SA Rubric Scenario Point Total = % 6 67% 1 11% 1 11% MC/CP= 5pts, SA=4pts Actual Science MSP = 34 points 20% 30% 20% 30% MC/CP= 26pts, SA=8pts **These items were not part of the 2010 pilot. Typical results have been determined based on pilot results and operational results for items assessing the same item specification. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 18
19 Performance Description Scoring Rubric for Item 7: Toy Truck Conclusion (page 1 of 3) Attributes Typical results: Mean= 0.79 pts A 2-point response demonstrates the student understands the Content Standard INQG: Scientific explanations emphasize evidence, have logically consistent arguments, and use known scientific principles, models, and theories. Item Specification 1: Generate a conclusion for a scientific investigation, including supporting data, given a description of and results from the investigation. Example: The lower the mass, the greater the distance the toy truck system traveled. With 10 grams the truck traveled 425 centimeters. With 30 grams the truck traveled 360 centimeters. The truck with the highest mass went the shortest distance. A 1-point response demonstrates the student has partial understanding of the Content Standard % 2 9% A 0-point response demonstrates the student has little or no understanding of the Content Standard % 2% blank Block Mass vs. Distance Traveled Block Mass (grams) Distance Traveled (centimeters) Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Average Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 19
20 Description Scoring Rubric for Item 7: Toy Truck Conclusion (page 2 of 3) Attributes of a Conclusion Note: The italicized print is the part of the Example credited for the attribute. Conclusive statement correctly answers the experimental question (or correctly states whether the prediction was correct): The lower the mass, the greater the distance the toy truck system traveled. Attribute Notes: 1. A vague conclusive statement (e.g., the mass change did affect the distance) cannot be credited for this attribute, but other attributes can be credited. 2. A response with an incorrect conclusive statement or no conclusive statement may not be credited any attributes. 3. A response with both a correct and an incorrect conclusive statement (e.g., as mass increased distance decreased as mass got smaller so did distance) cannot be credited for this attribute but other attributes can be credited, if separate from any contradictory statements. Attributes Typical results 1 48% Supporting data should at least be over the entire range of the conditions investigated. Thus the minimum reported data are the lowest and highest conditions of the manipulated variable for quantitative data (responding variable when the manipulated variable information is descriptive). Supporting data for 10 g block: With 10 grams the truck traveled 425 centimeters. Supporting data for 30 g block: With 30 grams the truck traveled 360 centimeters. Explanatory language, separate from the conclusive statement, is used to connect or compare the supporting data to the conclusive statement: The truck with the highest mass went the shortest distance. Attribute Notes: 1. This attribute can only be credited when at least one numeric value (or the text from a descriptive data table) for the manipulated or responding variable is included in the response. 2. A copy of the conclusive statement cannot be credited for explanatory language. However, a re-phrased credited conclusive statement can be credited. 3. Explanatory language comparing the range of the manipulated and/or responding variables may be credited (e.g., with the 30g block the truck only went 360 centimeters.) 4. If a response misquotes trend data between the highest and lowest conditions, this attribute cannot be credited (e.g., the 20g block went 399 centimeters). 5. Transitional words (e.g., however, therefore, because, so, then, clearly, but) cannot be credited as explanatory language even when added to a conclusive statement. 6. A compound sentence as a conclusive statement may be read as two separate sentences. 1 39% 1 39% 1 23% Total Possible Attributes 4 Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 20
21 Scoring Rubric for Item 7: Toy Truck Conclusion (page 3 of 3) General Notes: 1. Copying the Data Table: Responses copying the whole data table verbatim may not be credited the supporting data attribute even with a correct conclusive statement and explanatory language. a) For grades 4-5, a translation of the whole data table into sentences is acceptable. b) For grades 6-8 and high school, a discussion of the whole data table may be acceptable when the data table is minimal with a very small number of data cells. 2. Supporting Data: Responses must give the precise numerical values or precise descriptive language from the data table for both the manipulated and responding variables. a) Average data (if given) or data from the end of the investigation, must be included for grades 6-8 and high school. b) For grades 4-5, consistent trial data, or data before the completion of the investigation when measuring a responding variable over time, can be credited. c) Rounded numerical values cannot be credited (e.g., about 400 cannot be credited for 425). However, a zero after a decimal point may be omitted (e.g., NA). d) Units are not necessary for credit (e.g., 425 is creditable for 425 centimeters). e) Minor language differences in descriptive data may be acceptable as decided in rangefinding (e.g., NA). f) For grades 4-5, the manipulated variable may be implied (e.g., smallest/lightest block for 10 g block, largest/heaviest block for 30 g block). 3. Derived Data: Responses giving their own derived data between conditions can be credited for supporting data and explanatory language (e.g., increasing the mass by 20 grams caused the distance to decrease by 65 centimeters). a) When the derived data uses the lowest and/or highest conditions, one or both supporting data attributes can be credited. b) Minor arithmetic errors in derived values can be acceptable as decided in rangefinding (e.g., NA). Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 21
22 Annotated example of a 2 point response to item 7. 7 Write a conclusion for this controlled experiment. In your conclusion, be sure to: Answer the experimental question. Include supporting data from the Block Mass vs. Distance Traveled table. Explain how these data support your conclusion. Question: What is the effect of blocks with different mass (10 grams, 20 grams, and 30 grams) on the distance a toy truck system with the block will travel? Conclusion: The more the mass the shorter the truck will travel. The truck with 10 grams went an average of 425 cm. With the 30 g weight the truck only traveled 360 cm. That s 65 cm less than the 10 g weight. Annotations Attributes Conclusive statement: The more the mass the shorter the truck will travel. 1 Supporting data for 10 g block: 10 grams went an average of 425 cm. 1 Supporting data for 30 g block: 30 g traveled 360 cm. 1 Explanatory language: That s (360 cm traveled by 30g) 65cm less than the 10g weight. OR With the 30g weight the car only traveled 360cm. Attribute Note 3. 1 Total Attributes & Score Points 4 2 Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 22
23 Annotated example of a 1 point response to item 7. 7 Write a conclusion for this controlled experiment. In your conclusion, be sure to: Answer the experimental question. Include supporting data from the Block Mass vs. Distance Traveled table. Explain how these data support your conclusion. Question: What is the effect of blocks with different mass (10 grams, 20 grams, and 30 grams) on the distance a toy truck system with the block will travel? Conclusion: The effect of different amounts of mass will make the truck go farther or closer because with 10 grams the average was 425 centemeters and with 20 grams the average was 400 centemeters so the less weight the farther it moves. Annotations Conclusive statement:...different amounts of mass will make the truck go farther or closer Vague. Attribute Note 1 Attributes 0 Supporting data for 10 g block: with 10 grams the average was 425 centemeters 1 Supporting data for 30 g block: None. 0 Explanatory language: so the less weight the farther it (the truck) moves. 1 Total Attributes & Score Points 2 1 Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 23
24 Annotated example of a 0 point response to item 7. 7 Write a conclusion for this controlled experiment. In your conclusion, be sure to: Answer the experimental question. Include supporting data from the Block Mass vs. Distance Traveled table. Explain how these data support your conclusion. Question: What is the effect of blocks with different mass (10 grams, 20 grams, and 30 grams) on the distance a toy truck system with the block will travel? Conclusion: I conclude that the truck slows down with more weight on it and that it speeds up with less weight on it. Annotations Conclusive statement: the truck slows down with more weight on it (the truck) and it (the truck) speeds up with less weight on it (the truck). Attribute Note 2 Incorrect Conclusive Statement speed is commented about instead of distance traveled. Attributes 0 Supporting data for 10 g block: None 0 Supporting data for 30 g block: None 0 Explanatory language: None 0 Total Attributes & Score Points 0 0 Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 24
25 Scoring Rubric for Item 10: Toy Truck New Procedure (page 1 of 2) Performance Description A 2-point response demonstrates the student understands the Content Standard INQB: Scientists plan and conduct different kinds of investigations, depending on the questions they are trying to answer. Types of investigations include systematic observations and descriptions, field studies, models, and open-ended explorations as well as controlled experiments. Item Specification 1: Describe a plan to answer a given question for a controlled experiment. A 1-point response demonstrates the student has partial understanding of the Content Standard. A 0-point response demonstrates the student has little or no understanding of the Content Standard. Attributes Typical results: Mean= 0.56 pts % 2 3 8% % 2% blank Procedure Attributes Manipulated Variable Responding Variable Record Measurements Trials are Repeated Logical Steps Attributes of a Procedure Description of Attribute Only one changed (manipulated) variable (surface type) is identified or implied in the procedure or data table (if given). The measured (responding) variable (time to travel 2 meters) is identified or implied in the procedure or data table (if given). The procedure states or implies measurements are recorded periodically or gives a data table. Attribute Notes: 1. If artificial data for the responding variable is given, this attribute cannot be credited. 2. The phrase take measurement cannot be used to mean record. More than one trial for all conditions is planned, or implied in a data table, to measure the measured (responding) variable. The steps of the procedure are detailed enough to repeat the procedure effectively (examples of illogical steps: no ending time indicated; states Set up as diagrammed, but diagram is inadequate; recording vague data or results). Attributes Total Possible Attributes 5 Typical results: 1 32% 1 29% 1 26% 1 22% 1 20% Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 25
26 Scoring Rubric for Item 10: Toy Truck New Procedure (page 2 of 2) General Notes: 1. Inappropriate Procedures: If the response does not plan an appropriate procedure for the given question, the response may not earn any of the possible procedure attributes. Examples: a) Repeats the procedure from the scenario b) Measures only one condition (therefore cannot establish the controlled or manipulated variables) c) Purposefully changes more than one variable simultaneously d) Writes a procedure that is too vague to possibly be appropriate e) Writes a prediction instead of a procedure 2. Naming Attributes: If the response names a bulleted attribute listed after Be sure your procedure includes: without including that attribute in the procedure, the attribute cannot be credited. When a bulleted attribute is named and implied in the response, both must be correct to be credited. 3. Clarifying Vagueness in Procedures: a) Vague materials or processes used in the procedure (e.g., NA) may be credited if the vagueness is clarified in a materials list (e.g. NA) if given. b) Measuring a vague parameter (e.g., measure the movement instead of time) may be credited as a manipulated or responding variable. However, a vague parameter is difficult to repeatedly measure, so the logical steps attribute cannot be credited. c) The term repeat at the end of a step refers to that step only. d) The term repeat as a separate step (or in a new paragraph) refers to the whole procedure. e) The term repeat, when qualified, cannot be credited for multiple trials (e.g., repeat if necessary, repeat as desired). f) A vague action that calls for the manipulated variable to be changed (e.g., change the surface) without indicating how many times, gives no end to the investigation so the logical steps attribute cannot be credited. g) NA h) When a procedure conflicts with a given labeled diagram, the procedure is too illogical to be effectively repeated. Therefore, the logical steps attribute cannot be credited, but the procedure can be scored for attributes that are not in conflict. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 26
27 Annotated example of a 2 point response to item Plan a controlled experiment to answer the question in the box. You may use any materials in your procedure. In your procedure, be sure to include: logical steps to do the experiment one changed (manipulated) variable one measured (responding) variable how often measurements should be taken and recorded Question: What is the effect of different surfaces (smooth, grassy, and rocky) on the time for a toy truck to travel two meters? Procedure: 1. Get a smoth surface a grassy surface and a rocky surface. 2. Get three toy trucks. 3. Have a measuring sticks to measure the 2 meters. 4. Time how long it took for each toy truck to get there. 5. Do each surface 3 times. 6. Record your data. 7. Put the data on a data table. Attribute Name Credit Annotations Manipulated Variable 1 1. Get a smoth surface a grassy surface and a rocky surface. Responding Variable 1 Record Measurements 1 3. measure the 2 meters. 4. Time how long it (time) took for each toy truck to get there. 6. Record your data. OR 7. Put the data on a data table. Trials are Repeated 1 5. Do each surface 3 times. Logical Steps 1 The steps of the procedure are detailed enough to repeat the procedure effectively. Total Attributes 5 2 Score Points Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 27
28 Annotated example of a 2 point response to item Plan a controlled experiment to answer the question in the box. You may use any materials in your procedure. In your procedure, be sure to include: logical steps to do the experiment one changed (manipulated) variable one measured (responding) variable how often measurements should be taken and recorded Question: What is the effect of different surfaces (smooth, grassy, and rocky) on the time for a toy truck to travel two meters? Procedure: 1. Have 3 toy trucks (one on a smooth surface, one on a grassy surface, and one on a rocky surface) 2. Two meter sticks (to measure the distance) 3. 3 stop watches (for each truck and to time how long it takes to finish.) 4. Wind up the toy trucks. 5. Start the stopwatches. 6. When the truck reach two meters, stop the watches. 7. And repeat 1-6 for Trials 2-3. Attribute Name Credit Annotations Manipulated Variable 1 Responding Variable 1 1. (one on a smooth surface, one on a grassy surface, and one on a rocky surface) 2. Two meter sticks (to measure the distance) 3. stopwatches (for each truck and to time how long it (the truck) takes to finish). Record Measurements 0 None Trials are Repeated 1 7. And repeat 1-6 for Trials 2-3. Logical Steps 1 The steps of the procedure are detailed enough to repeat the procedure effectively. Total Attributes 4 2 Score Points Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 28
29 Annotated example of a 1 point response to item Plan a controlled experiment to answer the question in the box. You may use any materials in your procedure. In your procedure, be sure to include: logical steps to do the experiment one changed (manipulated) variable one measured (responding) variable how often measurements should be taken and recorded Question: What is the effect of different surfaces (smooth, grassy, and rocky) on the time for a toy truck to travel two meters? Procedure: use three Different surfaces Smooth, Grassy and rocky 2. Place the toy truck on the Surfaces..3. measure two meters and put a start line and a finish line 4. Tim how long it takes for the toy truck to go two meters. Attribute Name Credit Annotations Manipulated Variable 1 use three Different surfaces Smooth, Grassy and rocky Responding Variable 1 4. Tim how long it (time) takes for the toy truck to go two meters. Record Measurements 0 None Trials are Repeated 0 None Logical Steps 1 The steps of the procedure are detailed enough to repeat the procedure effectively. Total Attributes 3 1 Score Points Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 29
30 Annotated example of a 0 point response to item Plan a controlled experiment to answer the question in the box. You may use any materials in your procedure. In your procedure, be sure to include: logical steps to do the experiment one changed (manipulated) variable one measured (responding) variable how often measurements should be taken and recorded Question: What is the effect of different surfaces (smooth, grassy, and rocky) on the time for a toy truck to travel two meters? Procedure: 1. push toy truck 2. after done moveing mesure how far the truck went 3. compare rocky road to regular road 4. Reapeat trial 3 times over. Attribute Name Credit Annotations General Note 1: Does not answer the given question, measures distance instead of time. Manipulated Variable 0 Responding Variable 0 Record Measurements 0 Trials are Repeated 0 Logical Steps 0 Total Attributes 0 0 Score Points Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 30
31 Appendix A: Measurements of Student Progress Information Test and Item Specifications The Test and Item Specifications provide guidelines for developing large scale assessments based on the Washington State K 12 Science Learning Standards. The science test includes systems, inquiry, and application scenarios which reflect the cross cutting concepts and abilities in the standards. Most items are connected to a scenario. Some stand alone items also appear in the test. Stand alone items are clearly marked for students on the assessment. The test specifications provide a grade level or course test map that delineates the type and number of items. The document also provides a list of science vocabulary words that are necessary for the purposes of the assessment. The Test and Item Specifications are updated annually. Included with each updated version of the Test and Item Specifications will be a summary of the changes made since the previous version. The Test and Item Specifications documents can be accessed through the following link: Item Types Item Types on the grade 5 Science Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) Point Items per Item Type Distinguishing Feature(s) Value operational test Multiple choice Completion Short answer 2 4 Each multiple choice item has three answer choices, the correct answer and two distractors. Each completion item requires the student to write a number, word or short phrase. Each short answer item requires a response in the form of phrases or sentences. Short answer items may ask students to do things like write a conclusion or procedure, solve a technological design problem, or explain how a human activity impacts the ecosystem. Five additional pilot items will be embedded in the MSP. These items are not included in student scores. Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 31
32 Performance Level Descriptors Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) give teachers, parents/guardians, and students information about the typical skills and knowledge a student demonstrates on state assessments at each performance level. Committees of Washington state teachers, parents, and community members developed the Performance Level Descriptors during the standard setting process. PLDs are broken down by the score levels students can earn: Basic (Level 2) Proficient (Level 3) Advanced (Level 4) NOTE: There is no PLD for Below Basic (Level 1). PLD documents can be downloaded at Testing Windows Online: April 23 May 30, 2014 Paper and pencil: April 23 May 15, 2014 Online Testing Online testing for science began in spring Two resources are available to help students become familiar with the online testing environment: Tutorial videos are posted on the state s online testing website. The tutorial video allows students to view a demonstration of the testing software and explains how to use the various tools and how to enter responses to questions. The tutorial video can also be shared with parents and other interested community members. An interactive practice tool, known as the Online Tools Training (OTT), is also available. The OTT allows students to practice with the testing software, including navigating through the test and typing responses to completion and short answer questions. Student responses are not saved or recorded in the OTT. An updated version will be posted early in An OTT Lesson Plan was also developed to help teachers as they guide 5 th grade students through the OTT, ensuring that students practice all the tools and functionality available. Visit the online testing website for more information about online testing in Washington: Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 32
33 Appendix B: Resources for Educators Visit for links to the documents listed in this section. Check regularly for new resources. Lessons Learned from Scoring Student Work The Science Assessment Team shares annual observations about student responses on the Science MSP in Lessons Learned from Scoring Student Work. The purpose of this document is to provide teachers with insight into common misconceptions and errors that may keep students from earning full credit on state assessment items. Lessons Learned from Scoring Student Work can be downloaded at: Sample Item Templates Templates of questions and the scoring rubrics for common short answer items used on the Science MSP are available in the form of Word documents. The templates can be edited for use in classroom practice by incorporating content from any science curriculum. If a grade level is marked N/A for an item type, this indicates that the item type is not assessed at that grade level. The templates can be downloaded at: Released Item Document (RID) and Item Analysis Released scenarios and items from the 2012 Science MSP are available with all item information. Item Analysis with performance data at the state, district, and school level is also available. All the items in the RID are also included in the Updates for 2013 document. There are no released scenarios and items available from the 2013 Science MSP. The 2012 Released Item Document is located at: Updates for 2011, 2012, and 2013 The 2011 through 2013 versions of this Updates document contain scenarios and items aligned to the K 12 Science Learning Standards and can be used for classroom practice. The items on the Updates for 2011 document are on the Online Tools Training (OTT) for science Practice A. The items on the Updates for 2013 document are also used on the OTT Practice B. The documents can be downloaded at: Teacher Tool The Teacher Tool provides information about all operational items on the previous year s MSP. A brief description of each item on the MSP is provided as well as state level performance data. The Teacher Tool is located at Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 33
34 Appendix C: Get involved and stay informed PEPPER (PreSALTers Enthusiastically Providing Powerful Educational Resources) Washington educators who want to receive periodic science assessment information and updates, and notifications about meeting and workshop opportunities are invited to join the PEPPERs distribution list. To join, please send a request to science@k12.wa.us. Resources/Contact Information Science Assessment Webpage: Contact Information: Elementary Kara Monroe OSPI Science Assessment Specialist kara.monroe@k12.wa.us (360) Secondary Dawn Cope OSPI Science Assessment Specialist dawn.cope@k12.wa.us (360) Updates for 2014, Grade 5 Page 34
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