Multiple-Choice Items:
1. In the scientific method, you _______________
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write a book.
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B
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cause a problem.
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C
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ask a question.
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D
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sing a song.
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2. An investigation helps you find_______________
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an answer.
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B
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a problem.
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C
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a paper.
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D
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a story.
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3. What does the Sun provide the Earth with?
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Rain
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B
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Water
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C
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Wind
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D
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Light
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4. What did the flashlight act like in the investigation?
A Water
B Sun
C Earth
D Rain
5. We use rules in experiments and investigations to keep us _______.
A Safe
B Happy
C Sad
D Curious
Multiple-Choice Answer Key:
Short-answer Items:
6. Place these steps in order from 1–4.
___Investigate.
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_____Ask a question.
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______Make a plan.
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_____Find a solution.
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7. List two things needed for a rainbow outside.
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Short-Answer Key and Scoring Rubrics
6. Place these steps in order from1–4.
_3__Investigate. __1___Ask a question.
___2___Make a plan. __4___Find a solution.
7. List two things needed for a rainbow outside.
Points
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Description
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2
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The student lists two items, such as:
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1
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The student lists one item, such as:
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0
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The student did not list any items.
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Performance Assessment:
I have a bag of M & M’s.
Read each sentence that tells about an investigation. Match the sentence with the step.
Sentences Steps
Put the candies into color groups. Ask a question.
How many colors of candy are in the bag? Find a solution.
I know how many colors of candy are in the bag. Make a plan.
I think I will open the bag and count the pieces. Investigate.
Performance Assessment Answer Key and Scoring Rubric:
Points
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Description
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4
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The student matches all four of the sentences with the appropriate step.
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3
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The student matches three of the sentences with the appropriate step.
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2
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The student matches two of the sentences with the appropriate step.
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1
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The student matches one of the sentences with the appropriate step.
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0
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The student demonstrates lack of understanding or does not attempt to complete the assessment.
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