MS-LS4-3 | Embryology and Evolution · NYS standard · Grade 8 test questions
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 |
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.
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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