per grade level. These elements are used by classroom teachers to build as: generating a feasible hypothesis about instructional units and develop assessment tasks. (RCCC) something that has been observed. Rubric The format used to identify essential learning elements at each grade level. See attached rubric sample. Each element is described on a scale of 0.0-4.0 with sample tasks given at each level. Proficient or 3.0 Proficiency is described as a student’s ability to know and understand a skill 6th Grade: 3.0 While engaged in tasks that elements or concept independently, with little or no assistance. address the structure and function of cells No major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and/or and organisms, the student demonstrates processes (simple or complex) that were specifically taught. (RCCC) an understanding of important information, such as Basic function of various cell parts purpose and functions of various specialized organs and organ systems within multicellular organisms Nearing Proficient A student has correctly answered all items or performed all tasks that 6th Grade: 2.0 element related to the 3.0 or 2.0 elements involve simpler details and processes. This can involve parts of what is element above: The student exhibits no required of a 3.0 task or the knowledge of basic vocabulary required for major errors or omissions regarding the completion of a 3.0 task. These tasks can be done with some assistance or simpler details and processes, such as… scaffolding but the student is not able to exhibit understanding Recognizing and recalling specific independently. 2.0 elements are directly related to the 3.0 elements and terminology are the building blocks necessary to understand 3.0 elements. (RCCC) Recognizing and recalling isolated details, such as cells are the fundamental units of life…. Novice or 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and elements processes and some of the more complex and processes. (RCCC) Advanced or 4.0 In addition to a score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications elements that go beyond what was taught. (RCCC) Sample task Sample tasks are suggested activities that help define the essential learning Use a flow chart to describe the basic element and give teachers ideas for assessment of the stated tasks. Sample function of the cardiovascular system. tasks are unlimited and can be added throughout the year. (RCCC)
per grade level. These elements are used by classroom teachers to build instructional units and develop assessment tasks. (RCCC) as: generating a feasible hypothesis about something that has been observed. Rubric The format used to identify essential learning elements at each grade level. Each element is described on a scale of 0.0-4.0 with sample tasks given at each level. See attached rubric sample. Proficient or 3.0 elements Proficiency is described as a student’s ability to know and understand a skill or concept independently, with little or no assistance. No major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and/or processes (simple or complex) that were specifically taught. (RCCC) 6th Grade: 3.0 While engaged in tasks that address the structure and function of cells and organisms, the student demonstrates an understanding of important information, such as Basic function of various cell parts purpose and functions of various specialized organs and organ systems within multicellular organisms Nearing Proficient or 2.0 elements A student has correctly answered all items or performed all tasks that involve simpler details and processes. This can involve parts of what is required of a 3.0 task or the knowledge of basic vocabulary required for completion of a 3.0 task. These tasks can be done with some assistance or scaffolding but the student is not able to exhibit understanding independently. 2.0 elements are directly related to the 3.0 elements and are the building blocks necessary to understand 3.0 elements. (RCCC) 6th Grade: 2.0 element related to the 3.0 element above: The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes, such as… Recognizing and recalling specific terminology Recognizing and recalling isolated details, such as cells are the fundamental units of life…. Novice or 1.0 elements With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex and processes. (RCCC) Advanced or 4.0 elements In addition to a score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. (RCCC) Sample task Sample tasks are suggested activities that help define the essential learning element and give teachers ideas for assessment of the stated tasks. Sample tasks are unlimited and can be added throughout the year. (RCCC) Use a flow chart to describe the basic function of the cardiovascular system.
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