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Sixth to Eighth Grade Interpreting Student Work Grade Level: 8 Task: Science Written Test Subject: Science Source: The University of the State of New York Base your answers to questions 48 through 50 on the information below and on your

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Sixth to Eighth Grade Interpreting Student Work

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A group of students conducted an experiment to test the hypothesis that radish plants watered with acidic rainwater would not be as tall as radish plants watered with nonacidic rainwater. The students planted two identical radish seeds in equal amounts of soil. One was watered with nonacidic rainwater, and the other was watered with an equal amount of acidic rainwater. All other variables that would affect plant growth were the same for both

plants. The students measured the heights of the plants in

centimeters (cm). The height of the plant watered with acidic rainwater on various days is shown in the table.

Task: Science Written Test

Grade Level: 8 Subject: Science Source: The University of the State of New York

Base your answers to questions 48 through 50 on the information below and on your knowledge of science.

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48. The height of the plant watered with nonacidic

rainwater is shown by the dashed line on the graph. On the graph, use an X to plot the height of the plant watered with acidic rainwater for each day shown in the data table. Connect the Xs with a solid line.

49. Describe how the data support the

student’s original hypothesis.

50. Describe one way in which the students

might improve the design of this experiment if it were repeated.

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Sample 2 Sample 1

Sample Student work

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Step 1 Examine the Identified ELP Standard(s) and Corresponding Level Descriptors

Consulting ELP Standards and Level Descriptors Examine the identified ELP Standard(s) and corresponding level descriptors for the task If there are many applicable standards, choose one or two that relate to your students’ areas of growth. Notes:

Step 2 Interpret Student Work Using the Standards Level Descriptors

Using ELP Standards Level Descriptors as rubrics to interpret student work Do the same standards apply when you examine your students’ output? What level(s) most accurately describe your students’ work? Remember that the interpretation only tells you the level of this specific piece of student work; your students’ levels might shift based on different tasks or learning

bjectives.

Identify patterns (similarities or differences) in your students’ work if you are

interpreting multiple pieces. Notes:

Step 3 Identify strategies to support student needs

Identifying instructional supports to improve student learning Use the identified level (and perhaps the next level) to provide student with formative feedback. Use the identified patterns in student work to plan for instructional adjustments. Consult relevant state/district resources for suggested strategies. Notes:

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ELP Standards and Level Descriptors Expert Analysis of Relevant ELP Standards Guide for Interpreting Student Work