EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT Science
To enhance their skills in each science-related strand, students who score in the 13–15 score range may benefit from activities that encourage them to do the following:
| Score Range 13–15 |
| Interpretation of Data |
- locate several data points in a simple table or graph and make comparisons between them
- become familiar with common terms used in science (e.g., star, force, mineral)
- create basic tables and graphs from sets of scientific data
- read newspaper and magazine articles pertaining to science and technology and discuss main points with peers
- describe trends and relationships in data displayed in simple tables and graphs
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| Scientific Investigation |
- determine an appropriate method for performing a simple experiment
- perform simple laboratory activities designed to teach familiarity with a number of commonly used tools (e.g., thermometers, balances, glassware)
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| Evaluation of Experiments, Models, and Assertions |
- read science articles of an appropriate level from
newspapers and science newsmagazines and identify any hypotheses or conclusions made by the author(s)
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