In this performance assessment, students will be using formulas for spheres, cylinders and cones to solve real-world problems involving volume. Before using this assessment, students should have had practice solving volume problems where they may have to solve for any variable in the formula.
In this performance assessment, students will be using formulas for spheres, cylinders and cones to solve real-world problems involving volume. Before using this assessment, students should have had practice solving volume problems where they may have to solve for any variable in the formula.
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D. Geometric ReasoningStudents can collect and organize data to interpret, model, and investigate issues connected to their communities, lived experiences, and cultural identities. |
Solving Measurement Problems 1Students can solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. |
Below are analytic teacher rubrics. The column on the left shows the dimension that is being measured in the student’s performance. The levels across the top row indicate the performance level in the dimensions. Occasionally all dimensions and performance levels are exemplified by multiple students in a single recording.
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Reasoning and Explaining |
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No exemplars at this time.
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