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Knowledge and Understanding............................................................................... 35%
understanding concepts, principles, laws, and theories (e.g., identifying assumptions;
eliminating misconceptions; providing explanations); knowledge of facts and terms; transfer of concepts to new contexts;
understanding of relationships between concepts.
Inquiry.................................................................................................... 20%
application of the skills and strategies of scientific inquiry (e.g., initiating
and planning, performing and recording, analyzing and interpreting, problem solving); application of technical skills,
and procedures (e.g., procedures in using microscopes); use of tools, equipment,
and materials.
Communication............................................................................... 25%
communication of information and ideas; use of scientific terminology, symbols, conventions, and standard (SI) units;
communication for different audiences and purposes; use of various forms of communication (e.g. reports, essays); use of information technology for scientific purposes (e.g.,
specialized databases)
Making Connections........................................................................................ 20%
understanding of connections among science, technology, society, and the environment; analysis of social and economic
issues involving science and technology; assessment of impacts of science and technology on the environment; proposing of
courses of practical action in relation to science and technology-based problems. |
Formative Assessments
Assignments.........................................15%
Journal Entries*..................................15%
Labs and Reports...............................10%
Quizzes/Other ..................................10%
Tests ...........................................................20%
Summative Assessments
Final Project....................................
10%
Final Exam .....................................
20%
Total................................................. 100% |
