Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

2019, Grade 5 Science and Technology/Engineering

Question 18: Constructed-Response

Reporting Category: Earth and Space Science
Standard: Sci.5.ESS.2.02 - Describe and graph the relative amounts of salt water in the ocean; fresh water in lakes, rivers, and groundwater; and fresh water frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps to provide evidence about the availability of fresh water in Earth’s biosphere. State Assessment Boundary: Inclusion of the atmosphere is not expected in state assessment.
Item Description: Distinguish between freshwater and saltwater sources and compare the relative amount of each.

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Scoring Guide and Sample Student Work

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Score	Description
2	The response demonstrates a thorough understanding of the relative amounts salt water in the ocean and fresh water in lakes and rivers. The response correctly sorts the sources of freshwater and salt water and clearly describes how the amount of fresh water compares to the amount of salt water shown on the map.
1	The response demonstrates a partial understanding of the relative amounts salt water in the ocean and fresh water in lakes and rivers.
0	The response is incorrect or contains some correct work that is irrelevant to the skill or concept being measured.

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Last Updated: May 5, 2020