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2007 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.  
     
10 Items Expectation
1.1
The student will explain why curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism are highly regarded in science.  
       
  1 Item Indicator
1.1.5
  The student will explain factors that produce biased data (incomplete data, using data inappropriately, conflicts of interest, etc.).  
    1 Item
11 11 11
       
     
  Expectation
1.2
The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches to provide answers to questions.  
       
  5 Items 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.).  
    5 Items
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  Expectation
1.3
The student will carry out scientific investigations effectively and employ the instruments, systems of measurement, and materials of science appropriately.  
       
  1 Item Indicator
1.3.2
  The student will recognize safe laboratory procedures.  
    1 Item
1 1 1
       
     
  Expectation
1.4
The student will demonstrate that data analysis is a vital aspect of the process of scientific inquiry and communication.  
       
  1 Item Indicator
1.4.9
  The student will use analyzed data to confirm, modify, or reject a hypothesis.  
    1 Item
47 47 47
       
     
  Expectation
1.5
The student will use appropriate methods for communicating in writing and orally the processes and results of scientific investigation.  
       
  2 Items Indicator
1.5.6
  The student will read a technical selection and interpret it appropriately.  
    2 Items
3 3 3
4 4 4
       

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