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1 2 3 CLAIM A statement that answers the original question/problem. Does not make a claim, or makes an inaccurate claim. Makes an accurate but incomplete or vague claim. Makes an accurate and specific and testable claim. EVIDENCE Scientific data that supports the claim. Data needs to be appropriate and sufficient to support the claim. Does not provide evidence, or only provides inappropriate evidence (evidence that does not support claim). Provides appropriate but insufficient evidence to support claim. May include some inappropriate evidence. Provides appropriate and detailed evidence to support Evidence has support for validity (“we found by…”” or “according to….” ) REASONING Explain why your evidence supports your claim. This must include scientific principles/knowledge that you have about the topic to show why the data counts as evidence. Does not provide reasoning or provides reasoning that does not link evidence to claim using scientific principles. Provides reasoning that links claim to evidence, but does not include recognized scientific principles. Provides reasoning that links evidence to claim. Includes appropriate and relevant scientific principles (using standard vocabulary, i.e. photosynthesis produces excess oxygen). Points suggestions/ compliments Claim Evidence Reasoning Total points Score ( X 1.11) Total Possible Points: 10 Total Points Earned: _______ D) Summer reading for you….READ! Extra credit work. A summary of reading (see below) and a math practice sheet. I have changed my mind about extra points at the AP level and am encouraging those who want to improve their score on the AP exam to do some additional prep work. The math packet is strongly encouraged to keep your mathematical chops in shape over the summer. It is available at The math packet will be credited with an additional 20 points out of 20 if completed by the first day. The reading assignment, if done, will be credited 20 out of 20 if completed by the first day as well. Early in the class I’ll ask you to read and respond to excerpts from the “Tragedy of the Commons” you could read it ahead of time at the whole article is at . You may want to actively read this ahead of time.
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