Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

2018, Grade 5 Science and Technology/Engineering

Question 42: Open-Response

Reporting Category: Earth and Space Science
Standard: 10 - Describe how water on earth cycles in different forms and in different locations, including underground and in the atmosphere.
Standard: Sci.5.ESS.2.01 - Use a model to describe the cycling of water through a watershed through evaporation, precipitation, absorption, surface runoff, and condensation. State Assessment Boundary: Transpiration or explanations of mechanisms that drive the cycle are not expected in state assessment.

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Scoring Guide and Sample Student Work

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Score	Description
4	The response demonstrates a thorough understanding of how water on Earth cycles in different forms and in different locations. The response correctly identifies and clearly describes how water changes phases in process 1 and process 2. The response correctly identifies process 3 and clearly describes one effect temperature can have on water in that process. The response clearly explains why the amount of runoff is greatest during the spring in Massachusetts.
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3	The response demonstrates a general understanding of how water on Earth cycles in different forms and in different locations.
2	The response demonstrates a limited understanding of how water on Earth cycles in different forms and in different locations.
1	The response demonstrates a minimal understanding of how water on Earth cycles in different forms and in different locations.
0	The response is incorrect or contains some correct work that is irrelevant to the skill or concept being measured.

Note: There are 2 sample student responses for Score Point 4.

Grade 5 Science and Technology/Engineering

Question 41: Physical Science

Question 42: Earth and Space Science

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Last Updated: March 11, 2024