College Readiness Standards - Science  

S.I.          INTERPRETATION OF DATA

S.I.a.            Score Range: 13–15

S.I.a.1.        Select a single piece of data (numerical or nonnumerical) from a simple data presentation (e.g. a table or graph with two or three variables; a food web diagram)

S.I.a.2.        Identify basic features of a table, graph, or diagram (e.g., headings, units of measurement, axis labels)

S.I.a.3.        Describe trends and relationships in data displayed in simple tables and graphs.

S.I.b.            Score Range: 16-19

S.I.b.1.        Select two or more pieces of data from a simple data presentation

S.I.b.2.        Understand basic scientific terminology

S.I.b.3.        Find basic information in a brief body of text

S.I.b.4.        Determine how the value of one variable changes as the value of another variable changes in a simple data presentation

S.I.c.            Score Range: 20-23

S.I.c.1.        Select data from a complex data presentation (e.g., a table or graph with more than three variables; a phase diagram)

S.I.c.2.        Compare or combine data from a simple data presentation (e.g., order or sum data from a table)

S.I.c.3.        Translate information into a table, graph, or diagram

S.I.d.            Score Range: 24-27

S.I.d.1.        Compare or combine data from two or more simple data presentations (e.g., categorize data from a table using a scale from another table)

S.I.d.2.        Compare or combine data from a complex data presentation

S.I.d.3.        Interpolate between data points in a table or graph

S.I.d.4.        Determine how the value of one variable changes as the value of another variable changes in a complex data presentation

S.I.d.5.        Identify and/or use a simple (e.g., linear) mathematical relationship between data

S.I.d.6.        Analyze given information when presented with new, simple information

S.I.e.            Score Range: 28-32

S.I.e.1.        Compare or combine data from a simple data presentation with data from a complex data presentation

S.I.e.2.        Identify and/or use a complex (e.g., nonlinear) mathematical relationship between data

S.I.e.3.        Extrapolate from data points in a table or graph

S.I.f.             Score Range: 33-36

S.I.f.1.        Compare or combine data from two or more complex data presentations

S.I.f.2.        Analyze given information when presented with new, complex information
 

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S.II.       SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION

S.II.a.          Score Range: 13–15

S.II.b.          Score Range: 16-19

S.II.b.1.      Understand the methods and tools used in a simple experiment

S.II.c.          Score Range: 20-23

S.II.c.1.      Understand the methods and tools used in a moderately complex experiment

S.II.c.2.      Understand a simple experimental design

S.II.c.3.      Identify a control in an experiment

S.II.c.4.      Identify similarities and differences between experiments

S.II.d.          Score Range: 24-27

S.II.d.1.      Understand the methods and tools used in a complex experiment

S.II.d.2.      Understand a complex experimental design

S.II.d.3.      Predict the results of an additional trial or measurement in an experiment

S.II.d.4.      Determine the experimental conditions that would produce specified results

S.II.e.          Score Range: 28-32

S.II.e.1.      Determine the hypothesis for an experiment

S.II.e.2.      Identify an alternate method for testing a hypothesis

S.II.f.           Score Range: 33-36

S.II.f.1.       Understand precision and accuracy issues

S.II.f.2.       Predict how modifying the design or methods of an experiment will affect results

S.II.f.3.       Identify an additional trial or experiment that could be performed to enhance or evaluate experimental
 

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S.III.    EVALUATION OF MODELS, INFERENCES & EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS

S.III.a.        Score Range: 13-15

S.III.b.        Score Range: 16-19

S.III.c.        Score Range: 20-23

S.III.c.1.     Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by a data presentation or a model

S.III.c.2.     Identify key issues or assumptions in a model

S.III.d.        Score Range: 24-27

S.III.d.1.    Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by two or more data presentations or models

S.III.d.2.    Determine whether given information supports or contradicts a simple hypothesis or conclusion, and why

S.III.d.3.    Identify strengths and weaknesses in one or more models

S.III.d.4.    Identify similarities and differences between models

S.III.d.5.    Determine which model(s) is(are) supported or weakened by new information

S.III.d.6.    Select a data presentation or a model that supports or contradicts a hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion

S.III.e.        Score Range: 28-32

S.III.e.1.    Select a complex hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by a data presentation or model

S.III.e.2.    Determine whether new information supports or weakens a model, and why

S.III.e.3.    Use new information to make a prediction based on a model

S.III.f.         Score Range: 33-36

S.III.f.1.     Select a complex hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by two or more data presentations or models

S.III.f.2.     Determine whether given information supports or contradicts a complex hypothesis or conclusion, and why

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