NS:Science: New Standards Reference Examinations:Science
The following Interval Benchmarks for Science/Technology are assessed on New Standards Reference Examinations:Science. Supporting Information and Instructional Strategies can be viewed by selecting a highlighted grade.
Standard 1:
Understands the nature of scientific inquiry
Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 1: Applies the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Grade K-4 Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the concepts of scientific inquiry
Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Applies the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the concepts of scientific inquiry
Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 1: Applies the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Grade 9-12 Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the concepts of scientific inquiry
Standard 2:
Understands the scientific enterprise
Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 1: Knows science as a human endeavor
Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the nature of science
Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 3: Knows the history of science
Grade 5-8 Interval Benchmark 5: Knows risks and benefits