New Measure Example
Science |
Classification |
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| Performance Element | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Comparisons | Skillfully demonstrates his or her knowledge in identifying similarities and differences in properties. | Is adequate at identifying similarities and differences in properties. | Is inadequate at identifying similarities and differences in properties. Or only focuses on one of the areas. |
| Sorting | Is imaginative at identifying properties useful for sorting. | Identifies some properties useful for sorting. | Identifies a few properties, but is unable to use the information sorted. |
| Grouping | Ability to classify objects by their properties is outstanding. | Ability to classify objects by their properties into groups is satisfactory. | Ability to classify object by their properties into groups is not apparent. |
| Defining | Is able to articulate with specificity, the criteria and rationale for sorting. | Is able to explain with some detail, his or her criteria and rationale for sorting. | Is unable to articulate criteria or rationale for sorting. |