Science Grade 4

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TIMSS & PIRLS INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTER
SCIENCE ITEMS
Fourth Grade
LYNCH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, BOSTON COLLEGE
I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n f o r t h e Evaluation of Educational Achievement
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Released Items: Fourth Grade Science (1)
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S011006 S011007 S011008 S0120 S011001 S01100 S01100! S01100" S011021 S011022
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Trend Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Content Dom in Physical Science Earth Science Physical Science (ife Science Physical Science Earth Science (ife Science Earth Science (ife Science Earth Science
M in Topic Classification and com osition of matter Earth$s structure and hysical features Chemical chan"e Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms Forces and motion Earth$s structure and hysical features Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms Earth rocesses) cycles and history 2uman health Earth in the solar system and universe
Co!niti"e Dom in Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Factual *no+led"e Factual *no+led"e
S01102 S0110 0 S0110 1 S0110 2 S0110 S01102" S011026 S011027 S01102# S011016 S012007 S011017 S011018
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& C A 3 A C & C & C A &
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Earth Science Physical Science (ife Science Earth Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science Earth Science Physical Science (ife Science Earth Science Physical Science Earth Science
Earth$s structure and hysical features Physical states and chan"es in matter 2uman health Earth rocesses) cycles and history Re roduction and 2eredity Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms Earth in the solar system and universe (i"ht 4y es) characteristics and classification of livin" thin"s Earth$s structure and hysical features Physical states and chan"es in matter Earth in the solar system and universe
Reasonin" and Analysis Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e
S012010 S01101# S01100# S011010 S011011 S011012 S01101 S01101! S01101" S0 1017 S0 12!6 S0 1287 S0 12"1
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(ife Science (ife Science Physical Science (ife Science Physical Science Earth Science Earth Science Physical Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science
Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms Chan"es in environment Forces and motion Ecosystems Ener"y ty es) sources and conversions Earth$s structure and hysical features Earth$s structure and hysical features 2eat and tem erature Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms &evelo ment and life cycle of or"anisms Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms &iversity) ada tation) and natural selection &evelo ment and life cycle of or"anisms
Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin"
S0 10" S0 100" S0 1 06 S0 1 72$ S0 1 72% S0 1082 S0 1 !# S0 1 0
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5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o
Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science Earth Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science Physical Science
Classification and com osition of matter Pro erties and uses of +ater Electricity and ma"netism Physical states and chan"es in matter Physical states and chan"es in matter Earth$s structure and hysical features 4y es) characteristics and classification of livin" thin"s 2uman health 4y es) characteristics and classification of livin" thin"s Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms Electricity and ma"netism
Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Conce tual !nderstandin" Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin"
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S0 12"2 S0 1!06$ S0 1!06% S0 1 8 S0 1 7# S0 1060 S0 126# S0 128! S0 1 8 MS Bloc k S01 S01 S01 S01 S01 S01 S10 S10 S10 MS Bloc k Seq 0. 0/ 0/ 00 01 10 01 0# 0% Item Type CR CR CR MC MC MC MC MC MC Key 3 3 3 & C & C Trend 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o 5o Content Dom in (ife Science Physical Science Physical Science Earth Science Earth Science Earth Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science M in Topic &evelo ment and life cycle of or"anisms Classification and com osition of matter Classification and com osition of matter Earth rocesses) cycles and history Earth$s structure and hysical features Earth in the solar system and universe Re roduction and heredity &iversity) ada tation) and natural selection Ecosystems Co!niti"e Dom in Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Reasonin" and Analysis Factual *no+led"e
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Earth Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science Earth Science Physical Science Physical Science (ife Science
Earth rocesses) cycles and history 4y es) characteristics and classification of livin" thin"s 2uman health &evelo ment and life cycle of or"anisms Classification and com osition of matter Chemical chan"e Physical states and chan"es in matter Forces and motion Classification and com osition of matter !se and conservation of natural resources (i"ht Chemical chan"e Ecosystems
Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Factual *no+led"e Factual *no+led"e Factual *no+led"e Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin" Conce tual !nderstandin"
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(ife Science Earth Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science (ife Science
4y es) characteristics and classification of livin" thin"s Earth in the solar system and universe Ecosystems Ecosystems Structure) function and life rocesses in or"anisms &evelo ment and life cycle of or"anisms
Factual *no+led"e Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Reasonin" and Analysis Conce tual !nderstandin"
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Content Domain Physical Science
Main Topic Classification and composition of matter
Cognitive Domain Conceptual Understanding
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Main Topic %arth&s structure and physical features
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Main Topic Structure. function and life processes in organisms
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Main Topic %arth in the solar system and uni3erse
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Cognitive Domain easoning and 'nalysis
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Main Topic Physical states and changes in matter
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Key See scoring guide
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Note: To recei!e credit, responses m st indicate that the flo# is $To the %reat &cean$. The response may "e in #ords rather than on the diagram &R the arro#head may "e parallel to the flo# " t f rther a#ay from the ri!er. 'or e(ample, arro#head any#here p "y the feeder ri!ers and streams e!en if direction is correct. )ode *+ sho ld "e sed for these other types of correct responses.
Code 10 19 Response Item: S011032
Correct Response ,ra#s an arro# on the diagram that is on ri!er or along the ri!er "elo# the feeder ri!ers and streams #ith an arro#head pointing to#ards the %reat &cean. &ther correct Incorrect Response 70 ,ra#s an arro# pointing the opposite #ay or a prose description of this direction.
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Main Topic eproduction and 2eredity
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Main Topic -ight
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Main Topic Types. characteristics and classification of li3ing things
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Main Topic Changes in en3ironment
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UniqueID S011009Subject S UniqueID S011019 MSBlock S03
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Code 10
Response
Item: S011019
Correct Response E(plains that some species #ill die. others #ill "e more a" ndant. Examples: 11 Fish die, plants grow more because there is more water. E(plains that many plants and fishes die. Examples:They die. They are almost cooked. 12 E(plains that fish try to lea!e. Examples: 19 swim away. &ther correct Examples: Incorrect Response 70 The description or e(planation gi!en is not ade/ ate. Examples:They cannot breathe. They can do better and do worse. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off tasks2 Fish die, plants live. The fish
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Main Topic %cosystems
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Subject S UniqueID S011011 MSBlock S03 MSBlockSeq 0+
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Main Topic %nergy types. sources and con3ersions
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UniqueID S011012 MSBlock S03 MSBlockSeq 0,
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Main Topic 2eat and temperature
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Main Topic *e3elopment and life cycle of organisms
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Code 10
Response
Item: S031246
Correct Response States that the "ody releases s#eat or e/ i!alent. Examples: Her body sweats to cool down. he sweats. weat. !t gives off sweat. 19 &ther correct Examples Incorrect Response 70 Examples: "erspire #lood vessels dilate.
Refers only to !ol ntary or e(ternal acti!ities. he could $ump into a lake. #eth could fan her hand in front of her face. %rink water. he needs to rest. Take a shower. he could take her $acket off. %o a cool down exercise.
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&ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Examples:Her heart beats faster.
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Main Topic *i3ersity. adaptation. and natural selection
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Note: To recei!e credit, responses m st refer to a physical or de!elopmental change occ rring "et#een childhood1adolescence and ad lthood. )hanges that occ r after ad lthood are scored as incorrect 0)ode 342.
Code 10 Response Correct Response ,escri"es a correct de!elopmental change. Examples: #oys start growing beards. They start growing hair on their bodies. &irls start menstruating. They start developing their sex organs. #oys voices break and deepen. &irls hips will widen. 'omen get breasts. 11 They can start having babies. ,escri"es a more general physical change. Examples:They develop muscles and get stronger. They lose their little teeth and get new bigger teeth. 19 70 &ther correct Incorrect Response Mentions only that they get smarter or learn more. Examples: They get smarter and smarter. They learn to read. Mentions only that they gro#, get "igger, older, or similar. Examples:They grow up. Their feet get bigger. Mentions changes that occ r after ad lthood. Examples:They get gray hair. They stop growing taller. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2. Examples:They look different. Their personality and attitude changes. "uberty. They mature. Nonrespons e -lank Item: S031251
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Note: To recei e !"ll credit# $ll t%ree m$teri$ls m"st &e identi!ied correctly' ($rti$l credit is )i en i! one or t*o o! t%e s"&st$nces $re identi!ied correctly' I! t*o s"&st$nces $re identi!ied *it% t%e s$me n"m&er# neit%er one c$n &e considered $s correct' +or e,$mple# $ response o! 2# 1# 1 s%o"ld &e )i en $ Code 11' - response o! 2# 2# 2 s%o"ld &e )i en $ Code 79'
Code Response Correct Response 20 All three materials identified correctly5 #ood 6 4. rock 6 7. iron 6 * ($rti$l Response 10 T#o materials identified correctly 0* left "lank2 &nly iron identified correctly 0*2. #ood and rock are "lank or re!ersed 19 &ther partially correct 0#ith at least one material correct2 Incorrect Response 79 Incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank Item: S031053
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Main Topic Properties and uses of 0ater
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Item: S031005
Correct Response Refers to #ater e(panding or increasing in !ol me 0e(plicitly or implicitly2. Examples:'ater expanded. !ts volume increased. There was not enough room in the bottle for the water to freee(e. The water got bigger when it fro(e. 'hen water free(es it expands. 19 70 &ther correct Incorrect Response Refers &8L9 to #ater free:ing or t rning into ice 0or similar2. ;8o mention of #ater e(pansion.< Examples:!t turned into ice and broke. !t turned into solid. #ecause of the ice. The free(er was too cold and it fro(e the water so hard it broke the glass. 71 Refers &8L9 to press re or force of ice 0or similar2. ;8o mention of #ater e(pansion.< Examples:The pressure on the inside. The force of water and cold air broke the glass. #ecause of the pressure from the ice. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Examples:The glass fro(e and turned to ice. !t got too cold. Nonresponse 99 -lank
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Main Topic %lectricity and magnetism
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-: Codes !or Identi!ic$tion Note: I! $ny st$te .solid# li/"id or )$s0 is listed more t%$n once# t%en none o! t%e d"plic$ted responses *ill &e considered $s correct' +or e,$mple# $ response o! 1li/"id# )$s# )$s2 s%o"ld recei e $ Code 70' - response o! 1li/"id# li/"id# li/"id2 s%o"ld recei e $ Code 79'
Code Response Correct Response 10 Identifies all 7 correctly5 3i/"id 4 Solid 5 6$s Incorrect Response 70 72 79 &nly li/"id is correct. &nly )$s is correct. &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank Item: S031372-
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Code 20
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Response Item: S0313727
Correct Response E(planation refers to at least one property of each of the three states that differentiates them5
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3i/"ids5 flo# 0or take the shape of their container2. cannot "e compressed. ha!e a definite or fi(ed !ol me. seek the lo#est le!el 0or similar2. Solids5 keep a definite or fi(ed shape 0!ol me2. are hard 0o"=ects2. cannot "e compressed. 6$ses5 e(pand or can "e compressed 0to fill a container of different si:es1shapes2. can spread o t, can rise 0or similar2. )i*uid runs and finds the lowest level+ solid keeps the same shape+ gas takes up all the room. )i*uid would flow down and cover the bottom+ solid is formed into a shape and leave some room on the bottom+ gas would spread out.
Examples:)i*uid can take any shape or form+ solid can be hard+ gas can take up a lot of room.
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'ater cannot be compressed+ solid is an ob$ect+ air can be compressed. &ther f lly correct ($rti$l Response E(planation incl des a property that correctly differentiates at least one of the states 0solid, li/ id or gas2 " t not all three. Examples: olids remain the same, gases go everywhere. )i*uids run, gases evaporate+ solids don,t go anywhere. The solid stays the same. The gas expands all the way. )i*uid and gas both follow the shape of the container+ solids have a definite shape.
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&ther partially correct Incorrect Response Refers to o"ser!ations, ses or e(amples of solids, li/ ids or gases, " t inade/ ate for ans#ering / estion. Examples:The li*uid is water+ the solid is a block of wood+ the gas is oxygen. olids are heavier. #locks are made of solids.
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&ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 Nonresponse
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Note: To recei!e credit, responses m st mention a specific effect. Priority sho ld "e gi!en to )ode *>. If a response mentions cancer, skin cancer, or similar, then )ode *> sho ld "e gi!en e!en if other correct codes apply. &ther#ise, the code corresponding to the first correct response sho ld "e gi!en. %eneral or !ag e responses that refer only to illness, etc., sho ld "e gi!en )ode 3>.
Code 10 Response Correct Response Mentions s9in c$ncer or c$ncer. Examples:They will get sunburn or sun cancer and might die. They might get skin cancer. -ancer. 11 Mentions s n" rn, tanning, or similar. Examples: They will get sunburn. unburn and heat rash. The sun could burn their skin and their skin would turn red. They can get a sun tan if they are not protected from the sun. Their skin can get burned from the sun. Their skin changes into a darker color when they lie in the sun for a long time. 12 Mentions a heat-related illness s ch as s n stroke, dehydration, heat rash, or similar. Examples:"eople can get heat stroke from the hot sun. Heat rash. troke could happen. 19 &ther correct Examples .ou could go blind if you looked directly into Item: S031330
the sun. un allergy. : Incorrect Response 70 Mentions only the s n ca sing illness 0or similar2. ;8o specific effect identified.< Examples:&etting too much sun makes you feel sick. !t can make people ill. !t,s bad for the whole body. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank
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-#7: Codes !or e$c% response Note: Each of the t#o responses is coded separately. Each correct diagnostic code 0*>,**,*4,*7,*?2 may "e sed only once. If the t#o responses are essentially the same, the second response sho ld "e coded as 3+. 'or e(ample, if a response mentions @protection from dirtA and @protection from germsA, the first response sho ld "e gi!en a )ode *>, and the second response sho ld "e gi!en a )ode 3+. If only one response is gi!en, the second sho ld "e coded as ++.
Code 10 Response Item: S031241-#7
Correct Response %i!es a reason related to protection 0against o tside elements s ch as dirt, germs, #ater, s nlight, etc.2. Examples:To protect the insides from getting dust and grit in them. kin can protect us from germs. kin is waterproof. !t protects the skeleton. 11 12 %i!es a reason related to s#eating or similar 0e(cretion of #ater and1or salts2. Examples:.ou sweat from your skin. %i!es a reason related to sensing1feeling f nction 0e.g., heat, cold, pain, press re, etc.2. Examples:.ou feel the ground with your skin. The skin can sense hot and cold. 13 %i!es a reason related to maintaining "ody temperat re. Examples: kin helps to keep us warm. .ou lose heat through your skin. 14 %i!es a reason related to the skin @containingA or @enclosingA other "ody parts 0or similar2. Examples:!t holds in the rest of the body. !t keeps the blood inside. !f you cut your skin, you bleed out. !t keeps the insides from drying out. 19 70 &ther correct Incorrect Response %i!es only a property1feat re of skin. ;8o f nction stated.< Examples:!t,s thin and delicate and can stretch. 71 %i!es a reason related only to appearance. Examples:"eople would look too scary without skin. o that you cannot see their insides. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank
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Subject S UniqueID S03103, MSBlock S09
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MSBlockSeq 0(
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Main Topic %lectricity and magnetism
Key C
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Note: To recei!e f ll credit, ALL organisms m st "e classified correctly. Partial credit is gi!en for responses #ith only one or t#o organisms missing or misclassified. If more than t#o organisms are missing or incorrect, then code 3+ sho ld "e gi!en.
Code 20 Response Correct Response &rganisms that gi!e "irth5 :"m$n# ;o)# <%$le &rganisms that lay eggs5 7"tter!ly# 7ird ($rti$l Response 10 11 &ne organism omitted or misclassified. T#o organisms omitted or misclassified. Incorrect Response 79 Incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank +ro)# Item: S031252
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Subject S UniqueID S031$0)' MSBlock S09 MSBlockSeq 0+'
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-: Codes !or Met$l =&>ect

Code 10 Response Correct Response 8ames an o"=ect made of metal. Examples:/ewelry, money, electrical wires, magnet, pots0pans, cans, building materials 1bridges, beams in buildings, steel rods2, boats, cars, etc. &ther correct Incorrect Response 70 &nly gi!es the name of a type of metal. Examples:-opper, silver. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank Item: S031406-
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UniqueID S031$0)1 MSBlock S09 MSBlockSeq 0+1
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Subject S UniqueID S031$0)1 MSBlock S09 MSBlockSeq 0+1
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7: Codes !or (roperty o! Met$l

Code 10 Response Correct Response 8ames a correct property of metal that is clearly related to the se of the o"=ect named in part A. Examples: !t,s shiny. 1"art 3: #racelet2+ !t conducts heat. 1"art 3: 3n !ron2 4agnetic property. 1"art 3: -ompass2+ Electricity can flow through it. 1"art 3: 'ire2 !t can be hammered into thin sheets without breaking. 1"art 3: 5itchen foil2 !t is strong and will not break. 1"art 3: "ole2 19 70 &ther correct Incorrect Response 8ames only a type of metal that the o"=ect in Part A is made of. ;8o property identified.< Examples: !ron 1"art3: 4agnet2 71 3luminum 1"art 3: 5itchen 8ames a "se of the o"=ect namedfoil2 in Part A instead of a property of metal. Examples: cissors2 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank To sit on. 1"art 3: %esk2+ To cut with. 1"art 3: ilver 1"art 3: #racelet2+ -opper 1"art 3: 'ire2+ Item: S0314067
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UniqueID S0313,3 MSBlock S09 MSBlockSeq 0,
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UniqueID S0313+9 MSBlock S09 MSBlockSeq 09
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Key 1
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MSBlockSeq 12(
UniqueID S0310)0
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Key C
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UniqueID S0312)9 MSBlock S10 MSBlockSeq 01
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Main Topic eproduction and heredity
Key 1
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MSBlockSeq 12,
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Subject SGrade $MSBlock S13 UniqueID S0312,$
MSBlockSeq 129
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Main Topic *i3ersity. adaptation. and natural selection
Key *
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UniqueID S03133, MSBlock S10 MSBlockSeq 03
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MSBlockSeq 131
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UniqueID S0313,2
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Note: Priority sho ld "e gi!en to )ode *>. If a response mentions condensation or free:ing, then )ode *> sho ld "e gi!en e!en if other correct codes apply. Responses that mention &8L9 that the #ater !apor "ecomes cold or rises #itho t any mention of a change of state 0e(plicitly or implicitly2 are scored as incorrect 0)ode 3> or 3*2.
Code 10 Response Item: S0313?2
Correct Response Refers to condens$tion or !ree@in) 0or e/ i!alent2. Examples: !t free(es. !t condenses. -ondensation. !t condenses and turns into rain. 11 Mentions clo d formation or a form of precipitation 0e.g., rain, sno#, fog, etc.2 Examples:The water vapor changes to rain. !t changes to snow. 'ater vapor turns into clouds. !t rises into the clouds and becomes rain droplets. !t turns foggy. !t rains. 19 &ther correct Examples: !t falls to the ground. Incorrect Response 70 Mentions only that the #ater "ecomes cold. ;8o mention of a change of state or precipitation.< Examples:The water vapor becomes cold. !ts temperature drops. Mentions only that #ater !apor rises 0or similar2. ;8o mention of condensation or precipitation.< Examples:The water vapor will rise on a hot day. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Examples:!t disappears. Nonresponse 99 -lank
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MSBlockSeq 13(
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Note: To recei!e credit, responses m st identify LIBI8% #ith a correct e(planation. )redit is gi!en "oth for higher-le!el responses "ased on reprod ction, response to stim li and cell lar str ct re 0)ode *>2 as #ell as less-sophisticated responses that that refer only to "asic needs, life1death cycle, gro#th and de!elopment, f nctions, or str ct ral or "eha!ioral feat res 0)ode **2. Priority sho ld "e gi!en to )ode *>. If reprod ction, response to stim li or cell lar str ct re are incl ded, then )ode *> sho ld "e gi!en e!en if other correct codes also apply.
Code 10 Response Item: S03121?
Correct Response 3IAIN6 #ith a correct e(planation that refers to reprod ction, response to stim li or cell lar str ct re 0or similar2. Examples: They reproduce. They respond to light 1a stimulus2. They are made up of cells. 11 "lants can move, grow and reproduce. reproduce and 3IAIN6 #ith a correct They e(planation that refers to "asic needs, life1death cycle, gro#th, mo!ement, f nctions, etc. Examples: They make their own food. They breathe. They grow. They re*uire air 1oxygen2. They need light to grow. They need air, water and food or they will die. They can die. They eat and drink. Note: Some h man terms for f nction are accepted as applied to plants e!en if they are not strictly correct. 'or e(ample, C"reatheD is accepted as meaning that plants take in air 0o(ygen, &ther correct Incorrect Response 70 3IAIN6 #ith no e(planation or an incorrect e(planation. Examples:They are green. #ecause of sun and rain. N=N53IAIN6 #ith or #itho t e(planation. Nonresponse -lank
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UniqueID S03132)*
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Subject SGrade $MSBlock S13 UniqueID S03132)* MSBlock S10
MSBlockSeq 139
MSBlockSeq 0)
-#7: Codes !or e$c% response Note: Each of the t#o responses is coded separately. The same code may "e sed t#ice if they are "ased on general categories. Eo#e!er, if the t#o responses are essentially the same, the second response sho ld "e coded as 3+. 'or e(ample, if a response mentions @he to ched themA and @they to ched himA, the first response sho ld "e gi!en )ode *7, and the second response sho ld "e gi!en )ode 3+. Eo#e!er, if the second response mentions @he snee(ed on his desk and they to ched itA, then the second response sho ld "e gi!en )ode *4. If only one response is gi!en, the second sho ld "e coded as ++. Priority sho ld "e gi!en to )ode *>. If passing of CgermsD, etc., is mentioned, then )ode *> sho ld "e sed e!en if other correct codes also apply.
Code 10 Response Correct Response Mentions passing on his CgermsD 0!ir ses, "acteria, or similar2. ;E(plicit mode of transmission may or may not "e stated.< Examples: He gave his germs to them. preading germs. He could cough and get his germs on them. 11 12 13 14 Mentions co ghing 0on his friends2. Mentions snee:ing 0on his friends2. Mentions to ching 0Fe!in to ches his friends or !ice-!ersa2. Mentions specific acti!ities that res lt in direct contact or transmission. Examples:He might have breathed on them. They were sharing a bag of potato chips. They drank out of the same glass. 19 70 &ther correct Incorrect Response Mentions only gi!ing the cold to his friends, "eing close to his friends or an acti!ity that places him in the pro(imity of his friends 0or similar2. ;8o mention of passing germs or mode of transmission gi!en.< Examples:His friends caught the cold from him. He was playing with them. He might have gotten too close and passed the cold to them. They were all eating together. 79 He0incl stayed overnight at house. &ther incorrect ding crossed o their t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank Item: S031326-#7
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UniqueID S031003
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UniqueID S03103( MSBlock S10 MSBlockSeq 0,
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UniqueID S031$20
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UniqueID S0313+0 MSBlock S10 MSBlockSeq 10
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Note: Priority sho ld "e gi!en to )ode *> then )ode **. If a response mentions arrangement and1or speed of particles, then )ode *> sho ld "e gi!en e!en if other correct codes also apply. )ode *4 sho ld "e gi!en only if neither )ode *> or ** apply. )orrect responses "ased on changes of state sho ld "e gi!en )ode *+.
Code 10 Response Correct Response Refers to differences in arrangement 0space, distance2 or speed of particles 0molec les2. Examples:!n solids molecules are packed together. )i*uid particles are more spread out and fast. 12 Refers to solids as hard &R li/ ids as soft, #et, flo#ing, r nny, po red 0or similar2. Examples: olids can,t spill and li*uids can. )i*uids can be poured. .ou can drink li*uids, you cannot drink solids. olids are hard and li*uids are soft. 19 &ther correct Examples: olids can be melted into li*uid, but li*uids are already li*uid. Incorrect Response 70 Refers only to e(amples of solids1li/ ids #ith no or incorrect property gi!en. Examples:'ater is a li*uid and ice is a solid. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Examples: olids are cold. 6ne is harder than the other. 3 solid is strong. Nonresponse 99 -lank Item: S031370
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Key 1
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Key *
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UniqueID S03139, MSBlock S13 MSBlockSeq 02
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Main Topic Use and conser3ation of natural resources
Key C
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Main Topic -ight
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Note: To recei!e f ll credit, responses m st identify an error in "oth the direction1angle and the pose of the shado# of the man. ,irection1angle5 shado# sho ld "e on the other side of the man a#ay from the s n. Pose5 shado# of the left hand sho ld "e raised. shado# on the right hand sho ld "e do#n at his side Partial credit is gi!en for responses that address only one of these factors. Statements a"o t the shado# of the mo ntains do not contri" te to the correctness of the score.
Code 20 Response Correct Response Identifies an error in -&TE the directionB$n)le and the pose of the shado# of the man. Examples: The shadow should have the main raising one hand. The shadow should be opposite the sun. The man,s hand is sticking out, but the shadow is not. The shadow is not behind him. The position of the shadow is wrong. The shape of the shadow is wrong. The man has his arm out and the shadow has it on his hip. The shadow is on the side facing the sun. 29 10 &ther f lly correct ($rti$l Response Identifies only the directionB$n)le of the shado# of the man. ;8o mention of the pose.< Examples: 11 The shadow is on the wrong side of the man. The hill has a bump, but its shadow has a curve. Item: S031072
Identifies only the pose of the shado# of the man. ;8o mention of the direction1angle.< Examples: He put out his hand, but the shadow did not show it right. His other hand is straight but the shadow is not.
19 70
&ther partially correct Incorrect Response Response too !ag e. Examples: The shadow of the man. The shadow of the hill. The hands. The head.
79
Incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 Examples:He has no hair. He has no face. Nonresponse
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UniqueID S0310)1
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Key 1
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#arden In truction ! T"e ne#t $ive que tion are about a garden% To an &er t"e e que tion you may
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-ife Science Main Topic %cosystems Cognitive Domain Conceptual Understanding Key See scoring guide
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u e any picture and table
"o&n on t"e page in t"e Garden ection%
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-: Codes !or <%y (l$nts Need 3i)%t Note: Priority sho ld "e gi!en to )ode *>. If a response mentions photosynthesis or plants making their o#n food, then )ode *> sho ld "e gi!en e!en if other correct codes also apply.
Code 10 Response Item: S031439-
Correct Response States that plants need light in order ndergo p%otosynt%esis &R m$9e t%eir o*n !ood 0or similar2. Examples:"lants make food using light. !t,s for photosynthesis. They won,t make food if there is no light. To make food unlight gives them food. "lants get their food using sunlight. 11 States that plants need light for energy 0or similar2. Examples: unlight is the source of energy for all living things. The un warms the plant and gives it energy. They turn the un,s rays into energy. 19 70 &ther correct Incorrect Response %i!es only a general response related to plants needing light in order to li!e1gro# 0gi!en in the stem2. Examples:"lants will wilt and die without light. They cannot grow without it. To live. )ight makes it grow. 71 Mentions only the need for heat1#armth. ;8o mention of energy.< Examples:The heat from the sun helps them grow. )iving things need warmth. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank
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UniqueID S031$391 MSBlock S13 MSBlockSeq 0(1
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7: Codes !or =ne =t%er T%in) (l$nts Need Note: If more than one response is gi!en, the code corresponding to the first correct response sho ld "e assigned. Since only one response is asked for, the incorrect portion of the response #ill not "e considered nless it negates the correct portion.
Code Response Item: S0314397
Correct Response 10 11 States fertili:er, n trients, minerals, plant CfoodD 0or similar term meaning n trients2. States air 0o(ygen or car"on dio(ide2.
70 71
Repeats light, s nlight or S n. Repeats #ater, moist re or similar.
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Item: S031440
Correct Response 8-ST #ith e(planation stating that the S n rises in the East 0or similar2. Examples:East. The un comes up on the East side. East. The un travels from East to 'est. East. 'hen the sun comes up on that side it makes a shadow on the west side. East. 3rea 7 is shaded in the morning because the un in 19 70 on the East side. &ther correct
Incorrect Response 8-ST #ith no e(planation or incorrect e(planation. ;May incl de a tr e statement that does not ans#er the / estion.< Examples: East. #ecause it is closest to the pond. East. #ecause it,s on the East side. East. #ecause the un travels across the sky. 71 <8ST #ith an e(planation stating that the S n rises in the Gest 0or similar2. Examples:'est. 'hen the sun rises in the morning it,s on the 72 west. <8ST #ith no e(planation or other incorrect e(planation. Examples:'est. The oak trees are 79 there. &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2
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-: Codes !or <%y Roses <ill Not 6ro* in -re$ 1 Note: A correct code #ill "e gi!en for responses that refer to the amo nt of light or shade in Area * either e(plicitly or implicitly "y referring to the need for s n gi!en in the information in the scrap "ook. Responses that refer to the oak trees GITE&HT any mention of light or shade are scored as incorrect 0)ode 3>2.
Code 10 Response Item: S031441-
Correct Response Refers to there not "eing eno gh light 0or too m ch shade2 in Area * for the roses to gro# 0e(plicitly or implicitly2. Examples:#ecause the oak trees will block out the sun. The trees will provide too much shade. There isn,t much light in 3rea 8. 9oses need lots of sun to grow. #ecause it needs sun all day. They would not get much sun. 19 70 &ther correct
Incorrect Response Refers only to the oak trees. ;8o e(plicit reference to light1shade.< Examples:#ecause of the oak trees. There is no room for roses under the oak trees. The oak trees soak up all the water. &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2
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UniqueID S031$$11 MSBlock S13 MSBlockSeq 0+1
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7: Codes !or (l$nts t%$t <ill 6ro* in 8$c% -re$ Note: 'or f ll credit, responses m st list only correct plant0s2 in all fo r areas as specified in )ode 4>. An area is co nted as correct as long as at least one correct plant and no incorrect plants are placed in that area. Partial credit is gi!en for responses that incl de correct plants in one, t#o or three areas. Responses sho ld "e consistent #ith the ans#er to the pre!io s / estion indicating morning s n in the East or Gest 0S *7->I2. If Gest is identified in S *7->I, then the plant0s2 listed in Areas 7 and ? sho ld "e re!ersed from that indicated in )ode 4> in order for Areas 7 and ? to "e co nted as correct. 'or e(ample, f ll credit is gi!en for responses that list correct plants in Areas * and 4 " t re!erse the plants in Areas 7 and ? 0)ode 4*2 as long as this is consistent #ith an incorrect response to the pre!io s / estion identifying that the S n rises in the Gest 0)ode 3* or 34 for S* 7J>I2. Similarly, responses that list incorrect plants in Areas * and 4 #ith re!ersed plants in Areas 7 and ? consistent #ith an incorrect response of Gest to S* 7J>I sho ld "e gi!en partial credit 0)ode *>2.
Code 20 Response Item: S0314417
Correct Response Identifies the correct plant0s2 in all fo r areas5 Area * 0shade or part shade25 fern or #ood r sh Area 4 0s n all day25 rose or tomato plant Area 7 0morning s n or part shade25 shooting star or #ood r sh Area ? 0afternoon s n or part shade25 shr " or #ood r sh 21 ;)onsistent #ith correct identification of morning s n on the East 0Area 72 gi!en in pre!io s As in )ode 4> " t plants in Areas 7 and ? are re!ersed. ;)onsistent #ith an incorrect identification of morning s n on the Gest 0Area ?2 gi!en in pre!io s / estion 0)ode 3* or 34 for S*7J>I2. ($rti$l Response 10 Identifies correct plants in at least one area " t less than fo r areas. Incorrect Response 79 Incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank
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UniqueID S031$$2 MSBlock S13 MSBlockSeq 0,
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Code 10
Response
Item: S031442
Correct Response States that the seeds #ere "lo#n into the garden 0"y the #ind2 or similar. Examples: The wind blew them. They flew into the garden. They were carried through the air. omeone blew the plant for wishes and the seeds flew off. 19 &ther correct Examples: Incorrect Response 70 States only that someone planted the seeds there 0or similar2. Examples: them and forgot about it. 71 omebody else put them there. States only that the seeds came from a plant. ;8o method of dispersal incl ded.< Examples:The seeds fell from the plant. ome other plants might have grown the seeds. he got them from another plant. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le or off task2 9ebecca must have planted #irds could have dropped them.
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UniqueID S031$$3 MSBlock S13 MSBlockSeq 09
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Note: To recei!e credit, responses m st state a specific "enefit to plants. )redit is gi!en "oth for pollination or reprod ction in flo#ering plants 0)ode *>2 as #ell as other more general "enefits of CinsectsD in gardens 0)ode **2. Responses that refer to pollen " t #ith no or inade/ ate description of the "enefit to plants are scored as incorrect 0)ode 342. Specific organisms named 0e.g., #orms, spiders2 do not ha!e to "e CinsectsD in order to "e considered as correct as long as the "enefit to plants is correct. If more than one response is gi!en, the code corresponding to the first correct response sho ld "e assigned. Since only one response #as asked for, the incorrect portion of a response #ill not "e considered as long as it does not negate the correct portion.
Code 10 Response Item: S031443
Correct Response States that some insects 0e.g., " tterflies, "ees2 are needed for pollination or reprod ction of plants 0or similar2. Examples:#ees carry the pollen from one flower to another flower. ome insects are important because plants can,t reproduce without them. They take the pollen to others of the same species. #ees pollinate the plants. 11 States that some insects eat other insects that are "ad for plants 0or similar2. Examples:They will eat all the bad bugs in the garden. ome insects are important because they eat other insects. piders and ladybugs will eat the bugs that are killing the plants. &ther correct Examples:'orms dig into the soil and bring in air for the plants. Incorrect Response 70 %i!es only a general1!ag e response related to insects helping plants #ith inade/ ate description. Examples: ome insects are helpful to plants. They need them to grow. 71 8ames a specific insect important to plants " t #ith no specific "enefit to plants gi!en. Examples:#ees, ladybugs, butterflies, etc. 72 Refers to pollen " t #ith no or inade/ ate description of the "enefit to plants. Examples:#ees need pollen. #ees are for pollen. They produce the right kind of pollen for the plant. 79 &ther incorrect 0incl ding crossed o t1erased, stray marks, illegi"le, or off task2 Nonresponse 99 -lank
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Main Topic Classification and composition of matter

Cognitive Domain Conceptual Understanding

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Main Topic %arth&s structure and physical features

Cognitive Domain Conceptual Understanding

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Main Topic Chemical change

Cognitive Domain Conceptual Understanding

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Main Topic Structure. function and life processes in organisms

Cognitive Domain "actual /no0ledge

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Main Topic "orces and motion

Cognitive Domain Conceptual Understanding

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Grade 22MSBlock S02

Main Topic %arth&s structure and physical features

Cognitive Domain "actual /no0ledge

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Main Topic Structure. function and life processes in organisms

Cognitive Domain Conceptual Understanding

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Main Topic %arth processes. cycles and history

Cognitive Domain "actual /no0ledge

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