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Standard:
6i Write a report of an investigation that includes conducting tests, collecting data or examining evidence, and drawing conclusions.
Holistic Rating: Moderate coverage of this standard.
| Pages S2-S11 provide background on science process skills. The Wrap-Up for each Unit (pages A96, B96, C96, D64, and E96) and pages D26-D27 provide moderate coverage of this standard. [NOTE: pages D26-D27 are not cited for this standard in the Teacher's Edition that we used.] |
Aspects that help student learning:
Each Unit Wrap-Up asks students to pose a question to investigate, and provides a sample question. The directions then lead students to "Make a Hypothesis," "Plan and Do a Test," "Record and Analyze," and "Draw Conclusions." Examples are provided based on the sample question.
Aspects that do not help student learning:
The "Plan and Do a Test" section assumes students will investigate the suggested sample hypothesis rather than investigate their own question! This needs to be clarified for students so they investigate their own questions. Directions to students do not specify that they should write a report of their investigation. The text does not provide guidance on writing reports or on critiquing the quality of written reports to help students improve their abilities.
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