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MEA RELEASED ITEMS – MAY 2015 SCIENCE ASSESSMENT – GRADE 5

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MEA 2014–2015

Science Grade 5

The table below shows the entire fifth-grade science test design. Scores are based on common items only, half of which are released and can be found in this document.

Item Information ChartPlease refer to the item information chart on the next page for in-depth information on each science released item. The released item numbers in the chart correspond to item numbers in the practice test and on the MEA Item Analysis Report.

Constructed-Response Scoring GuidesA constructed-response scoring guide includes score point descriptions used to determine the score. Training notes that follow the scoring guide provide in-depth descriptions or particular information also used to determine the score.

Student WorkAt least one sample student response is provided for each score point with annotations that explain the reasoning behind the assigned score.

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D. The Physical Setting 1. Universe and Solar System 2. Earth 3. Matter and Energy 4. Force and Motion

E. The Living Environment 1. Biodiversity 2. Ecosystems 3. Cells 4. Heredity and Reproduction 5. Evolution



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Constructed-Response Item 17

MEA Science Grade 5 Released Items – Student Work

67892.010 Common EQ, CMN

k The shape of Earth’s surface is changing all the time.

a. Describe two ways that water, in its various forms, can change the shape of Earth’s surface.

b. Describe two ways that forces other than water can change the shape of Earth’s surface.

Be sure to label parts a and b in your answer booklet.



Training Notes for Constructed-Response Item 17

a. Ways that water changes Earth’s surface:

Liquid water:

• rivers–movementcarriesmaterialsalonganderodesEarth’ssurface• rivers–carvingoutvalleysandformingdeltas• rain–runoffcarriesparticles,floodsmoveEarthmaterials,raindissolvesrocks,acidrainalsodissolves

rocks• ponds,lakes–buildupoforganicmaterialcreatesbogs,soil,etc.• waves–shapestheshorelineoflakesandoceans(sandbars)• waves–breakuprocks• acidrain–changessurfaces

Solidwater(ice):

• weatheringandbreakingdownrocksbyfreezingandthawing• glacierscarvingoutvalleys

b. Ways that other forces can change Earth’s surface:

• Wind–blowingsandandsoilformingsanddunesandbanksofsoil,erosion• Lightning–startingfires,burningground,breakingrocks• Earthquakes–dividingground,breakingapartrocks• Volcanoes–makingnewrocksurfaces,makingplacesforlakestoform• Organisms–makingcoralreefs,plantsbreakingrocksapart,soilorganisms,etc.• Humanactivity–anythingthatchangesEarth’ssurface• Fire–heatcausesrockstocrackandsplitoff

Scoring Guide for Constructed-Response Item 17

Score Description

4

The response demonstrates a thorough understanding of how wind, waves, water, and ice reshape Earth’s surface. The response describes two ways that water changes Earth’s surface and two ways forces other than water change Earth’s surface. The response contains no errors or omissions.

3The response demonstrates a general understanding of how wind, waves, water, and ice reshape Earth’s surface. The response contains an error or omission.

2The response demonstrates a limited ability to explain how wind, waves, water, and ice reshape Earth’s surface. The response contains errors and omissions.

1The response demonstrates a minimal ability to explain how wind, waves, water, and ice reshape Earth’s surface. The response is minimal.

0Theresponseisincorrectorcontainssomecorrectworkthatisirrelevanttotheskillorconcept being measured.

Blank No response.



Sample 4-Point Response with Annotations for Constructed-Response Item 17

Summary annotation statement:

ThisresponsegivestwolegitimatewaysthatwaterchangestheEarth’ssurfaceinpart(a),wavemovementwearingdownrocksandriversmaking“deepcuts”[acceptedascarvingvalleys].Inpart(b),lavaandearthquakediscussionsarebothacceptableforcredit.Thisresponseisthoroughandreceivesascore of 4.





ThisresponsegivestwolegitimatewaysthatwaterchangestheEarth’ssurfaceinpart(a),erosionandice[crackingsurfacesapart].Inpart(b),responseonlynamesoneway[humanactivity]theEarth’ssurface is changed. This response is general and receives a score of 3.





ThisresponseonlygivesonelegitimatewaythatwaterchangestheEarth’ssurfaceinpart(a),watermovingsedimentaround.Inpart(b),thewinddiscussioniscreditable.Hailisnotgivencreditasitisaformofwater.This response is limited and receives a score of 2.





Thisresponsedoesnotgiveanythingcreditableinpart(a);neitherreasongivenisawaythatwaterchangestheEarth’ssurface.Inpart(b),onlyoneway[volcaniceruptions]isgiven.Asaresultthisisconsidered a minimal response and receives a score of 1.





This responsedoesnot givenany creditableways thatwater changes theEarth’s surface in part (a).Nocredit isawardedinpart(b)as itdiscusseswater inadditiontonamingamisconceptionthat if“therewasalotofwatertheearthcouldgoflat.”Asaresultthisresponseearnednocredit.



Constructed-Response Item 18258259.003 258260 Common EQ, CMN

l Three insect life cycles are shown in the diagrams below.

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a. Based on the diagrams, identify which insects have the same life stages.

b. Based on the diagrams, identify which insects have different life stages.

c. Sort the insects into two groups. Be sure to include labels. Use evidence from the diagrams to support your response.

Be sure to label parts a, b, and c in your answer booklet.



Training Notes for Constructed-Response Item 18

a. Houseflyandbutterflysharethesamelifestages.

b. Possible correct responses may include:• Butterfliesorhouseflies[haveonemorestagethangrasshoppers.]• Grasshoppers[lacklarvaandpupastage.]

c. Responsemustincludeaclearandorganizedresponsethatsortshousefliesandbutterfliesseparatelyfrom grasshoppers. The response may be pictorial or textual or a combination of both, so that the delineationbetweenorganisms(classification)isclearandthereasoningisevident.

Scoring Guide for Constructed-Response Item 18

Score Description

4

The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of how organisms can be compared based on how they appear in different life stages. The response identifies the insects that have the same and different life cycle AND groups the insects into two groups with supporting evidence. The response has no errors or omissions.

3The response demonstrates a general understanding of how organisms can be compared based on how they appear in different life stages. The response has an error/omission.

2The response demonstrates a limited understanding of how organisms can be compared based on how they appear in different life stages. The response has errors/omissions.

1The response demonstrates a minimal understanding of how organisms can be compared based on how they appear in different life stages. The response has one piece of correct information.

0 Theresponseisincorrectorirrelevanttotheskillorconceptbeingmeasured.

Blank No response.





Thisresponsecorrectlyaddressespart(a)and(b).Inpart(c),theresponseclearlyandcorrectlyplacesthe three insects into two groups and uses the diagrams to describe how they were sorted into the two groups. This response is thorough and receives a score of 4.





Thisresponsecorrectlyaddressespart(a)and(b).Inpart(c),theresponsecorrectlygroupstheinsectsand provides appropriate labels, but fails to cite specific evidence from the diagram to support the groupings. This response is general and receives a score of 3.




Thisresponsecorrectlyaddressespart(a)and(b).Part(c)wasnotattempted.Thisresponseislimitedand receives a score of 2.




Parts(a)and(b)failtoaddressthepromptandearnnocredit.Part(c)correctlysortsandlabelstheinsects. Because it is unclear from the diagram whether or not the grasshopper has wings, there is no penalty for this type of sorting. This is a minimal response and earns a score of 1.





Thisresponseprovidesanarrativedescriptionofthebutterflylifecyclediagramwithoutanycomparisonsbetween the insects referenced. As a result this response earns no credit.

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