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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4

2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set

The 2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set  covers the content domains of patterns and relationships, geometry, data, measurement, and number, and cognitive domains of knowing facts and procedures, using concepts, solving routine problems, and reasoning.

This task includes:

  • 26 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

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

Source
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)

Subject
English Language Arts

Grade Level
4

2011 PIRLS Assessmen

The 2011 PIRLS Assessment contains 4 reading passages and 44 test questions with their answers. Two of the reading passages were used to assess students’ reading for literary experience, and two were used to assess students' reading to acquired and use information.

  • 24 open-ended questions
  • multiple choice questions
  • scoring guide

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4

2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set

The 2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set  covers the domains of numbers, geometric shapes and measures, and data display.

This task includes:

  • 27 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

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

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
 

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

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4, 5, 6

Candle Box

In this task, students must design a 2D form that will be folded to create a 3D candle box. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

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The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Caption Me

In this task, students will write captions for fur textiles from the 18th century. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Lesson details, rubrics, pictures, charts, examples

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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