HS-LS3-3
Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on the use of mathematics to describe the probability of traits as it relates to genetic and environmental factors in the expression of traits.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy-Weinberg calculations.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-LS3-3.
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Assessment
What assessment of HS-LS3-3 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-LS3-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
HS-LS3-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: