| Level |
Description |
Definition |
| 4 |
Outstanding Achievement
(Converts to report card grade of A)
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- Consistently demonstrates curiosity and motivation for learning.
- Demonstrates full understanding of the scientific process, procedures, and concepts in a given experiment.
- Consistently draws logical conclusions and independently uses knowledge to solve problems, extend thinking, and verify hypotheses.
- Uses rich, vivid, and powerful description in a variety of ways to clearly communicate observations, data, and conclusions.
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| 3 |
Advanced Achievement
(Converts to report card grade of B)
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- Usually demonstrates curiosity and motivation for learning.
- Displays a complete and accurate understanding of the important concepts and procedures in a given experiment.
- Generally draws reasonable conclusions and uses knowledge to solve problems or extend thinking with some teacher guidance.
- Consistently communicates information effectively through accurately recording and describing observations and conclusions.
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| 2 |
Basic Achievement
(Converts to report card grade of C)
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- Sometimes demonstrates curiosity and motivation for learning.
- Displays an incomplete understanding of the important concepts and procedures in a given experiment.
- Requires assistance to draw conclusions and to solve problems.
- Communicates plausible facts but lacks clarity in presenting facts and observations.
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| 1 |
Minimal Achievement
(Converts to report card grade of D)
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- Rarely demonstrates curiosity and motivation for learning concepts.
- Demonstrates severe misconceptions about the concepts and procedures in a given experiment.
- Lacks ability to draw reasonable conclusions.
- Is ineffective in communicating information.
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