Standard 1: a Student Must Identify the Task and Determine the Resources Needed

Standard 1: A student must identify the task and determine the resources needed.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Will identify a research topic using keywords.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Brainstorm a list of topics, search the internet, browse through an encyclopedia using keywords
Identify the difference between a broad and narrow topic

2.5 / No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content
Score 2.0 / There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:

Will identify a research topic using keywords.
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
topic, subject, narrow, broad, keywords

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Teacher provides a broad topic for students to narrow down to a specific topic (i.e. choose a state, Indian tribe, etc. to research).

Identify the difference between a broad and narrow topic

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 1: A student must identify the task and determine the resources needed.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Will identify the steps needed to solve the problem or task.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

List the steps, use graphic organizers, outlines, ask essential questions, create a timeline or calendar for the completion of tasks.

Will identify the steps needed to solve the problem or task
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
plan, steps, resources, research, outline, timelime

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Use graphic organizers and/or outlines, for the completion of tasks.

Use appropriate vocabulary and keywords when solving the problem or completing the task.

Will list possible resources to solve the problem or task

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Generate a list that may include reference materials, newspapers, age appropriate Web sites, nonfiction books, personal interviews, audio files, video files, community resources, databases.

2.5 / No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content
Score 2.0 / There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:

Will list possible resources to solve the problem or task
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
encyclopedia, reference, keywords, internet, web site

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Generate a list that will include reference materials, nonfiction books, and age appropriate Web sites.

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 1: A student must identify the task and determine the resources needed.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Will identify the copyright date to determine the currency of resources.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Scavenger hunt for the copyright date using a group of books, organize a group of books by copyright, line up by age of book or prize for book that is older than the librarian
Discuss title page and verso
Use copyright date to find series order

Will identify the copyright date to determine the currency of resources.
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
copyright, verso

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Find copyright date in a book

Will identify point of view in resources.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Use web site evaluation form, (hoax web sites)
Use the opinion page from the newspaper
Using literature compare same story from different points of view
Use historical events and analyze from different points of view

Will identify point of view in resources.
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
opinion, bias, point of view

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Using literature compare same story from different points of view

Use historical events and analyze from different points of view

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 2: A student must locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Use available search tools to locate resources (library catalog, indexes, search engines, digital databases, etc.)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Determine appropriate keywords to search a topic (be able to broaden or narrow search)
Perform a successful search on assigned topic in the library catalog
Use a book index to find assigned topic

Use available search tools to locate resources (library catalog, indexes, search engines, digital databases, etc.)
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
library catalog, keywords, index, search engine, digital database

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Determine appropriate keywords to search a topic (be able to broaden or narrow search) with guidance
Perform a successful search on assigned topic in the library catalog with guidance

Use a book index to find assigned topic with guidance

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 2: A student must locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Locate resources for a proposed task

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Access a book from the library catalog.
Find topic in encyclopedia
Find appropriate information using school databases.

Locate resources for a proposed task
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
encyclopedia, reference, keywords, internet, web site

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Find topic in encyclopedia
Access a book from the library catalog with guidance.

Find appropriate information using school databases with guidance.

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 2: A student must locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

will identify usefulness of resources for a proposed task

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Evaluate an article on the internet (writer, publisher of site, date written, quality of information included).
Evaluate the usefulness of a selected book to student’s topic.

will identify usefulness of resources for a proposed task
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
relevant, quality

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Select the most useful books, articles, and/or sites with guidance

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 2: A student must locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Locate information within multiple resources

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Locate information using table of contents, index, glossary.
Locate information in an encyclopedia article using skimming and scanning techniques, topic headings, etc.

Locate information within multiple resources
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
table of contents, index, glossary

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Locate information using table of contents, index, glossary with assistance.

Locate information in an encyclopedia article using skimming and scanning techniques, topic headings, etc. with assistance

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 2: A student must locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Will locate and summarize relevant information on topic.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Use a provided note-taking method to transfer information.
Record basic information on source of material.

Will locate and summarize relevant information on topic.
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
notes, main idea, details, source

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Use a provided note-taking method to transfer information with assistance.
Record basic information on source of material.

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 2: A student must locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Will transfer information into prescribed format to accomplish task.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Make an outline, graphic organizer, etc. using information found.

Will transfer information into prescribed format to accomplish task.
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
outline, graphic organizer

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Make an outline, graphic organizer, etc. using information found with assistance.

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Standard 2: A student must locate sources, use information, and present findings.
Topic: RESEARCH
Grade: 5th
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks
3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student:

Will generate an original product that meets the task criteria

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Construct an original product to present information (PowerPoint, research paper, poster, etc.)

Will generate an original product that meets the task criteria
recognizes or recalls basic terminology such as:
criteria, product, PowerPoint

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Construct an originalproduct using a template to present information