Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Analyze and interpret data on the properties of I am able to classify and compare substances using data, substances before and after the substances interact observations, and measurable physical properties. to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred. Score/Step 5.0 I am able to calculate and analyze the densities of various materials using data. Describe density and/or calculate and compare the I am able to classify and compare substances based on their densities of various materials using the measurable physical properties. materials’ Score/Step 4.0 masses and volumes. (may require use of the I am able to calculate and evaluate the densities of various density formula to calculate density, mass, or volume materials. when comparing substances) Classify and compare the density, thermal or I am able to classify and compare substances based on their electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, measurable physical properties. melting and boiling points of several common I am able to calculate and evaluate the densities of various substances that you encounter in your everyday life, materials. Score/Step 3.0 ex. gold, silver, aluminum, glass, plastic, water, oil) Target (Learning Goal) Explain why the properties remain the same regardless of the amount of substance being tested Use the density formula to calculate density, mass, or volume when comparing substances Identify various ways in which substances differ (i.e., I am able to identify some substances based on their density, mass, volume, thermal or electrical measurable physical properties. Score/Step 2.0 conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting I am able to compare the densities of various materials. and boiling points, reaction to light and temperature). I am able to differentiate the physical properties of solids, Score/Step 1.0 liquids, and gases.
Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Score/Step 5.0 I am able to classify and compare substances using data, observations, and measurable physical properties. I am able to calculate and analyze the densities of various materials using data. Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to classify and compare substances based on their measurable physical properties. I am able to calculate and evaluate the densities of various materials. Describe density and/or calculate and compare the densities of various materials using the materials’ masses and volumes. (may require use of the density formula to calculate density, mass, or volume when comparing substances) Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to classify and compare substances based on their measurable physical properties. I am able to calculate and evaluate the densities of various materials. Classify and compare the density, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points of several common substances that you encounter in your everyday life, ex. gold, silver, aluminum, glass, plastic, water, oil) Explain why the properties remain the same regardless of the amount of substance being tested Use the density formula to calculate density, mass, or volume when comparing substances Score/Step 2.0 I am able to identify some substances based on their measurable physical properties. I am able to compare the densities of various materials. Identify various ways in which substances differ (i.e., density, mass, volume, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points, reaction to light and temperature). Score/Step 1.0 I am able to differentiate the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.