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Source
Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
10

CAPT 2011 Third Generation Science Released Items

The CAPT 2011 Science Released Items includes:

  • CAPT Science Framework
  • Scoring rubrics and scored student work samples for open-ended items
  • Open-Ended Items: Polymer Investigation and Solar Cooker
  • Multiple-Choice Items

Source
Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
10

CAPT 2012 Third Generation Science Released Items

The CAPT 2012 Science Released Items includes:

  • CAPT Science Framework
  • Scoring rubrics and scored student work samples for open-ended items
  • Open-Ended Items: GM Rice Safety and Population Graphs
  • Multiple-Choice Items

Source
Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
10

CAPT 2013 Third Generation Science Released Items

The CAPT 2013 Science Released Items includes:

  • CAPT Science Framework
  • Scoring rubrics and scored student work samples for open-ended items
  • Open-Ended Items: Health Effects of BPA and Yeast Experiment
  • Multiple Choice Items

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Car Wash

In this task, students will determine where to build a car wash based on the soil in the area.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Cardiovascular Homeostasis

In this task, students will explore how homeostasis is effected by exercise. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

Catalase Enzyme

In this task, students will design and cary out an experiment that will explore how to slow down reaction rates. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Changing Ramp Heights

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Motions and Forces. Students must determine the relationship and variables between the energy of a rolling ball and the height of a ramp. 

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
5, 6, 7, 8

Changing Rocks

In this task, students will measure the amounts of erosion on multiple types of "rocks" when shaken in a box. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
8

Chemical Changes

In this task, students will examine two chemical reactions in seperate bags and determine which results in a chemical change. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Chemical Weathering

In this task, students will explore the relationship between water temperature and the speed of a chemical reaction. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

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