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GRADE 8
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
GRADE 8





INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL TEST




SCIENCE



SPRING
2008

FOR TEACHERS ONLY

RATING GUIDE FOR WRITTEN TEST, PART II


This rating guide contains detailed directions for rating student responses to
Part II of the written test in Intermediate-Level Science. All raters should
become familiar with the detailed directions before beginning to rate student
responses.
Appendix A provides a chart that translates final scores into four performance
levels. A conversion chart is needed to translate a students raw score on the
written and performance tests to a final score. This chart will be posted on the
Departments web site http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/. Conversion charts
provided for previous administrations of this test must not be used to
determine students final scores for the 2008 administration of this test.
Appendix B provides several charts that link the individual items on the test to
the Intermediate-Level Science Core Curriculum Grades 58. This core
curriculum is based on the New York State Learning Standards in
Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
Any clarifications or changes to this rating guide will be posted on the New
York State Education Department web site http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/

at
the end of the test administration period
.
Check this web page before starting
the rating process and several times during the rating period.
Questions regarding this test should be directed to the Office of Curriculum,
Instruction, and Instructional Technology at (518) 474-5922 or the Office of
State Assessment at (518) 474-5900.
Note: Retain this guide for future use. Do not return it to SED with the
performance test materials.

COPYRIGHT 2008
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12234


Int.-Lev. Sci.Spring 08 Rating Guide

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Detailed Directions for Rating Part II of the Written Test

This guide contains detailed directions and criteria for scoring student responses to the
questions in Part II of the written test. Raters should become familiar with the detailed directions
and scoring criteria before beginning to score the student responses.

In rating the student responses, follow the procedure outlined below.

1. Familiarize yourself with the system your school is using for processing the answer
papers and recording the test scores. For example, scores may be transferred to each
students scannable answer sheet or to the Class Record Sheet.

2. Have a test booklet on hand. Read each Part II question carefully. Note exactly what
is required.

3. Carefully read the criteria provided in this guide for scoring each question. Look at
the acceptable responses for each point value.

4. For most questions, examples of acceptable responses are provided. Acceptable
responses include, but are not limited to, the examples given. Other responses that
convey the same general meaning as those given in this guide should also receive
credit. Raters must use their judgment to decide if the students answer meets the
criteria. You may find it helpful to discuss questionable student responses with other
raters.

5. Discuss with other raters the requirements of each question and the scoring criteria.
When you are certain that you clearly understand the requirements and criteria, you
are ready to begin scoring the student responses.

6. It is recommended that you score all the student responses to one question before
proceeding to the next question. This method helps ensure that the scoring criteria
are applied consistently.

7. Students should not lose credit for incorrect spelling, grammar, capitalization, or
punctuation.

8. In responses to questions where a specific number of answers are required (e.g.,
identify three materials, give two examples), if the student provides more than the
required number of answers, score only the required number, in the order in which
they appear.

9. Record the number of credits you allow for each question in the table provided on
the back cover of the test booklet. The maximum number of credits for each question
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10. When you have finished scoring all the Part II questions, add the credits allowed for
each question to obtain the total raw score for Part II.

11. The total raw score for Part II can be transferred to the students scannable answer
sheet. Check to be certain that the student name on the test booklet matches the
name on the answer sheet. Scores may also be transferred to the Class Record Sheet
if your school uses it.

12. Add the students raw score for Part II to the raw score for Part I to determine the
students total raw score for the written test. Use the conversion chart to convert the
written and performance test raw scores to a final score for the student. This chart
will be provided on the Departments web site http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/
.



Online Submission of Teacher Evaluations of the Test to the Department


Suggestions and feedback from teachers provide an important contribution to the test
development process. The Department provides an online evaluation form for State
assessments. It contains spaces for teachers to respond to several specific questions and to make
suggestions. Instructions for completing the evaluation form are as follows:

1. Go to www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/exameval.

2. Select the test title.

3. Complete the required demographic fields.

4. Complete each evaluation question and provide comments in the space provided.

5. Click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to submit the completed form. Int.-Lev. Sci.Spring 08 Rating Guide
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46 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

sexual reproduction
fertilization
reproduction
laying eggs
mating


47 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

competition
disease
extreme change in temperature
They could not get enough food.
They have reached their life span.
ran out of food or water

Unacceptable responses include:

There was not enough air/oxygen for the flies. (This is addressed in the description of the
experiment.)


48 [1] Allow 1 credit for fertilization.


49 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

cell division
mitosis
growth
cleavage

Unacceptable responses include:

asexual reproduction (Asexual reproduction results in the production of a new organism.
The diagram shows only new cells being reproduced.)
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50 [1] Allow 1 credit if all four percentages are correct.


Example of a 1-credit response:

Group A 50%
Group AB 25%
Group B
25%
Group O 0%


51 [1] Allow 1 credit for correctly completing the Punnett square as shown below. All four boxes must
be correct to receive this credit.


Example of a 1-credit response:


A B
A AA
AB
B AB
BB



Note: The order of the letters in each box does not matter, for example, AB is the same as BA.


52 [1] Allow 1 credit for nucleus.


53 [1] Allow 1 credit for two acceptable responses. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

cell wall
chloroplast
large vacuole
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54 [1] Allow 1 credit for photosynthesis.


55 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

sunlight
light
light energy
radiant energy
solar energy


56 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

food
Animals eat plants.
shelter


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57 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

clean
renewable
does not contribute to air pollution
does not produce greenhouse gases/CO
2

does not cause global warming
helps save fossil fuels
helps conserve fossil fuels


58 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to:

not always reliable
depends on the weather
wind not constant
not possible in all locations
noise pollution/noisy
visual impact
requires extensive land use
animals can get caught in them
need a lot of them to get power


59 [1] Allow