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| Level3 = Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy. | | Level3 = Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy. | ||
| Level2 = Analyze displays of pictorial data to identify similarities in the embryological development across multiple species not evident in the fully formed anatomy. | | Level2 = Analyze displays of pictorial data to identify similarities in the embryological development across multiple species not evident in the fully formed anatomy. | ||
| − | | Example2 = [[Questions:Evolutionary Relationships#q2|Spring 2024 · Q24]] | + | | Example2 = <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-ms">[[Questions:Evolutionary Relationships#q2|Spring 2024 · Q24]]</span> |
| Level1 = Analyze displays of pictorial data to identify a similarity or a difference in the embryological development across multiple species. | | Level1 = Analyze displays of pictorial data to identify a similarity or a difference in the embryological development across multiple species. | ||
| − | | Example1 = [[Questions:Evolutionary Relationships#q1|Spring 2024 · Q23]] | + | | Example1 = <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-ms">[[Questions:Evolutionary Relationships#q1|Spring 2024 · Q23]]</span> |
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Latest revision as of 09:45, 18 October 2026
Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on inferring general patterns of relatedness among embryos of different organisms by comparing the macroscopic appearance of diagrams or pictures.
Assessment boundary: Assessment of comparisons is limited to gross appearance of anatomical structures in embryological development.
Grade 8 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 8 science test questions that assess MS-LS4-3 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 Grade 8 Test | Evolutionary Relationships | Question 23 |
| Evolutionary Relationships | Question 24 |
Vocabulary
Terms from the Middle School Science Glossary that come from this standard or from the released Grade 8 Science Test questions that assess it.
- anatomical structure
- anatomy
- data display
- diagram
- embryo
- embryological development
- embryology
- fully formed anatomy
- gross appearance
- macroscopic appearance
- pattern of similarity
- pictorial data
- relatedness
- species
- evidence – Spring 2024
- evolutionary relationship – Spring 2024
- gill pouch – Spring 2024
- organism – Spring 2024
- scale – Spring 2024
- skull – Spring 2024
- tail – Spring 2024
- vertebra – Spring 2024
Performance Level Descriptions
Every Grade 8 Science Test question on MS-LS4-3 is written to match one of the performance level descriptions (PLDs) below.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS4-3.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS4-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
- Analyzing and Interpreting Data
- Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy.
- LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
- Comparison of the embryological development of different species also reveals similarities that show relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy.
- No Crosscutting Concept is in place for MS-LS4-3