Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

2019, Grade 5 Science and Technology/Engineering

Question 6: Constructed-Response

Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Standard: Sci.3.ETS.1.04 - Gather information using various informational resources on possible solutions to a design problem. Present different representations of a design solution.* Clarification Statements: Examples of informational resources can include books, videos, and websites. Examples of representations can include graphic organizers, sketches, models, and prototypes. [3-5-ETS1-3 and 3-5-ETS1-5(MA) are found in grade 4
Item Description: Describe advantages of different representations of a design solution and, given a design solution, describe one disadvantage of it.

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Scoring Guide and Sample Student Work

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Score	Description
3	The response demonstrates a thorough understanding of presenting different representations of a design solution. The response clearly describes one advantage of making a prototype instead of a diagram and one advantage of making a diagram instead of a prototype. The response also clearly describes one disadvantage of using cardboard instead of wood in a composter.
3
2	The response demonstrates a partial understanding of presenting different representations of a design solution.
1	The response demonstrates a minimal understanding of presenting different representations of a design solution.
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 3.

Grade 5 Science and Technology/Engineering

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Last Updated: May 5, 2020