Criterion A - One World
6-5 | 4-3 | 2-1 | 0 | Comment |
The student can describe ways that science is applied and how it may be used to address a specific problem or issue in local or global community. | The student states how science is applied and how it may be used to address a specific problem. | The student can give examples and make comments on the ways in which science is applied. | The student did not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors. | 1. Science Application |
The student can describe the helpfulness of science and its application in solving problems or issues | The student states the helpfulness of science and its application in solving problems or issues. | The student can make comments on the effectiveness of science. | The student did not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors. | 2. Science Effectiveness |
Describe how science interacts with some of the following factors: moral, ethical, social, economic, political, cultural and environmental. | The students states some interactions that may occur with the following: ethical, moral, social, economic, political, cultural and environmental | The student can make comments on how science interacts with life, society and the world | The student did not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors. | 3. Science Implications |
Criterion B - Communication in Science
6-5 | 4-3 | 2-1 | 0 | Comments |
The student uses sufficient scientific language correctly. | The students use some scientific language correctly. | The student uses a limited range of scientific language correctly. | The student does not reach the standard described. | 1. Scientific Language |
The student communicates scientific information effectively. | The student communicates scientific information with some effectiveness. | The student communicates scientific information with limited effectiveness. | The student does not reach the standard described. | 2. Communicating Scientific Information (modes and formats) |
When appropriate to task, the student fully documents sources of information correctly. | When appropriate to task, the student partially documents sources of information correctly. | When appropriate to task, the student make little attempt to document sources. | The student does not reach the standard described. | 3.Documentation |
Criterion C - Knowledge and Understanding of Science
6-5 | 4-3 | 2-1 | 0 | Comment |
The student can recall scientific knowledge and understanding to construct explanation consistent with the difficulty level of subject. | The student tries to use scientific knowledge and understanding to construct an explanation but it is below difficulty level of subject. | The student recalls some scientific ideas and concepts but is not able to express them in a constructed response. | The student does not reach standard described by any descriptors. | 1. Remembering Science Information |
The student applies scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations | The student applies scientific understanding to solve a complex problem in a familiar situation. | The student applies scientific understanding to solve a simple problem. | The student does not reach standard described by any descriptors. | 2. Applying Scientific Information |
The student analyzes and evaluates information that is presented by identifying parts, cause/effect, and math equations. Makes a statement on truthfulness and quality on information. | The student attempts to analyze and evaluate information and makes a statement on truthfulness and quality of information. | The student states information but does not analyze or evaluate the information. | The student does not reach standard described by any descriptors. | 3. Analyzing and Evaluating Scientific Information |
Criterion D - Scientific Inquiry
Criterion E - Processing Data
6-5 | 4-3 | 2-1 | 0 | Comment |
The student consistently collects and record data using units of measurements as and when appropriate | The student collects and records data using units of measurement as and when appropriate | The student collects some data and attempts to record it in a suitable format | The student does not reach standard described by any descriptors. | 1. Collect/Record Data using Measurement Units |
The student organizes, transforms and present data using numerical (including math calculations) and visual forms (data, graphs, charts) | The student organizes, transforms and presents data in numerical and/or visual forms, with few errors or admissions | The student organizes and presents data using simple numerical or visual forms | The student does not reach standard described by any descriptors. | 2. Organize, transform and present data using numerical/visual forms |
The student consistently states and analyzes data/information to identify trends, patterns, relationships, and use data to show understanding and interpretation | The student states a trend, pattern or relationship shown in the data. | The student attempts to identify a trend, pattern or relationship (cause/effect, math equation) in the data | The student does not reach standard described by any descriptors. | 3. Analyzing and Interpret the data |
The student draws conclusions consistent with the analysis and interpretation of the data and that are supported by scientific reasoning | The student draws a conclusion consistent with the interpretation of the data. | The student attempts to draw conclusions but is not consistent with the interpretation of the data | The student does not reach standard described by any descriptors. | 4. Draw conclusions consistent with data and support by scientific reasoning |
Criterion F - Attitudes in Science
6 – 5 | 4-3 | 2-1 | 0 | Criterion/Comments |
Students consistently requires little guidance to work safely | Student requires little guidance to work safely | Student requires some guidance to work safely | Student did not reach standard | 1. Safety |
Student consistently requires little guidance with using material and equipment | Student requires little guidance with using materials and equipment | Student requires some guidance with using materials and equipment | Student did not reach standard | 2. Equipment Use |
Student consistently work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment | Student requires little reminders to work responsibly with regards to the living and non-living environment | Student requires some guidance to work responsibly with regards to living and non-living environment | Student did not reach standard | 3. Personal Responsibility |
Student consistently works as a part of a group, student cooperates with others | Student works as a part of a group, student cooperates with others on most occasions | Student needs frequent reminders to cooperate with others | Student did not reach standard | 4. Collaboration |