New Measure Example
Science |
Models |
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| Performance Element | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Representation | Explains in great detail how the model represents a real life object, idea, or event. | Explains in some detail how the model represents a real life object, idea, or event. | Explains with minimal detail how the model represents a real life object, idea, or event. |
| Similarities | Skillfully explains similarities and differences between the model and the real thing. | Explains similarities and differences between the model and the real thing with some detail. Or explains only one of the categories. | Does not demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of similarities and differences between the model and the real thing. |
| Creativeness | Uses a variety of resources to creatively represent the object, idea, or event in model form. | Uses a few different resources to adequately represent the object, idea, or event in model form. | Uses minimal resources to haphazardly represent the object, idea, or event in model form. |
| Communication | Uses the model as a tool to skillfully communicate his or her learning or ideas to others. Refers to specific science concepts and details. | Uses the model as a tool to communicate learning. Speaks in generalizations or has few supporting details. | Does not use the model as a tool to communicate learning or has little information about the topic to convey to others. |