Difference between revisions of "MS-LS4-6"
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| cs = Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time. | | cs = Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time. | ||
| ab = Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations. | | ab = Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations. | ||
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| + | | Level4 = Use mathematical representations and other empirical data to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. | ||
| + | | Level3 = Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. | ||
| + | | Level2 = Use a given mathematical representation to describe the evidence that supports the explanation that natural selection causes an increase and/or decrease in a specific trait in a population. | ||
| + | | Level1 = Use a given mathematical representation to identify the evidence that supports the explanation, from those provided, that natural selection causes an increase or decrease in a specific trait in a population. | ||
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| − | | SEP1 = | + | | SEP1 = Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking |
| − | | DCI1 = | + | * Use mathematical representations to support scientific conclusions and design solutions. |
| − | | CC1 = | + | | DCI1 = LS4.C: Adaptation |
| + | * Adaptation by natural selection acting over generations is one important process by which species change over time in response to changes in environmental conditions. Traits that support successful survival and reproduction in the new environment become more common. | ||
| + | | CC1 = Cause and Effect | ||
| + | * Phenomena may have more than one cause, and some cause and effect relationships in systems can only be described using probability. | ||
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Revision as of 13:38, 30 April 2025
Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.
Performance Level Descriptions
PLDs communicate the knowledge and skills expected of students to demonstrate proficiency in each Learning Standard. NYS assessments classify student performance into one of five levels.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS4-6.
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Assessment
What assessment of MS-LS4-6 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS4-6 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
- Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
- Use mathematical representations to support scientific conclusions and design solutions.
- LS4.C: Adaptation
- Adaptation by natural selection acting over generations is one important process by which species change over time in response to changes in environmental conditions. Traits that support successful survival and reproduction in the new environment become more common.
- Cause and Effect
- Phenomena may have more than one cause, and some cause and effect relationships in systems can only be described using probability.
Connections to Other Standards
MS-LS4-6 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: