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2003 Biology Assessment
Biology Assessment

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Goal 1

The student will demonstrate ways of thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science. The student will use the language and instruments of science to collect, organize, interpret, calculate, and communicate information.

9 Items Expectation
1.1

The student will explain why curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism are highly regarded in science.

  2 Items Indicator
1.1.3

The student will critique arguments that are based on faulty, misleading data or on the incomplete use of numbers.

1 Item
5 5 5
    Indicator
1.1.5

The student will explain factors that produce biased data (incomplete data, using data inappropriately, conflicts of interest, etc.).

1 Item
3 3 3
  Expectation
1.2

The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches to provide answers to questions.

  3 Items Indicator
1.2.1

The student will identify meaningful, answerable scientific questions.

1 Item
8 8 8
    Indicator
1.2.5

The student will select appropriate instruments and materials to conduct an investigation.

1 Item
1 1 1
    Indicator
1.2.6

The student will identify appropriate methods for conducting an investigation (independent and dependent variables, proper controls, repeat trials, appropriate sample size, etc.).

1 Item
9 9 9
  Expectation
1.4

The student will demonstrate that data analysis is a vital aspect of the process of scientific inquiry and communication.

  2 Items Indicator
1.4.2

The student will analyze data to make predictions, decisions, or draw conclusions.

1 Item
20 20 20
    Indicator
1.4.6

The student will describe trends revealed by data.

1 Item
21 21 21
  Expectation
1.6

The student will use mathematical processes.

  1 Item Indicator
1.6.1

The student will use ratio and proportion in appropriate situations to solve problems.

1 Item
4 4 4
  Expectation
1.7

The student will use mathematical processes.

  1 Item Indicator
1.7.2

The student will identify and evaluate the impact of scientific ideas and/or advancements in technology on society.

1 Item
2 2 2
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