Source Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set
The 2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set covers the content domains of life science, physical science (chemistry and physics), and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis.
This task includes:
- 24 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set
The 2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set covers the content domains of life science, physical science, and Earth science.
This task includes:
- 30 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Balls and Ramp
This task focuses on the Position and Motion of Objects. Students must become familiar with the concept that energy can be tranferred between objects by measuring the distances a cup is pushed by a rolling ball.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
Bird Eggs
In this task, students must determine the most beneficial shape for eggs that rest on cliffs.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Classification
This task (in PALM and in PALS) is in the Properties of Objects and Materials domain. Students must divide provided objects based on observable traits and explain their classification techniques.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Classifying Candy I
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of properties of objects and materials. Students must separate the given candy based on observation and explain their classifications.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Classifying Candy III
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of properties of objects and materials. Students must separate the given candy, creating a classification tree based on properties.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Classifying Rocks
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Properties of Objects and Materials, and the Proprties of Earth Materials. Studets must classify rocks by observable properties.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
Colored Dots 1
In this task, students will observe colored inks falling through water and make conclusions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 4 |
Colored Dots 2
In this task, students will observe colored inks falling through water and make conclusions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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