Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density
In this task (in PALM and in PALS), students must conduct an experiment to observe how density will affect an object's ability to float in water.
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 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density and Buoyancy
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties of Specific Substances. Students must experiment to analyze why and predict which objects will sink or float in water.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Density of Minerals
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Properties and Changes in Matter. Students must measure and determine the mass, volume, and density of two mineral samples.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Fares not Fair
In this task, students must calculate a fair fare increase.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Fruit Pies
In this task, students must calculate the maximum pies possible out of the given amount of supplies.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Golden Rectangles
In this task, students must determine the largest area of land that can be plotted in a field and answer accompanying questions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Heat Retention
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of Heat Transfer. Students must test, measure, and graph their findings to determine which of four substances would be the best as a heat mass.
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 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ice Melting
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of the Transfer of Energy. Students must design a way to investigate whether various materials can prevent heat gain in frozen water.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
In Bartering for Bananas
In Bartering for Bananas, students are asked to find how many bananas Byron can get with his five fish.
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Measuring Melons
In Measuring Melons students will use algebra to determine how much a melon weighs.
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