Grade 2 Performance Task Unit 12: the Zoo
Grade 2 Performance Task Unit 12: The Zoo
Student Name ______
- The second grade class was going to Lowry Park Zoo. The teacher, Mrs. Lincoln, asked the class to write down the name of the animal they wanted to see first. This is the list from the students:
Lion / Zebra / Monkey / Lion / Lion / Monkey / Elephant
Zebra / Lion / Monkey / Zebra / Elephant / Lion / Lion
Monkey / Lion / Zebra / Elephant / Lion / Zebra / Zebra
Create a tally chart using the data from Mrs. Lincoln’s class.
Animal / Number of Votes10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Elephant / Lion / Monkey / Zebra
Grade 2 Performance Task Unit 12: The Zoo
- Mrs. Kennedy’s class also answered the survey question, Which Animal To See First?There are 22 students in Mrs. Kennedy’s class. All of the students voted. However, the data for the lion is not shown on the graph.
Add the data for the lion to the bar graph.
Explain how you know your answer is correct.
- Circle all of the sentences which are true about Mrs. Kennedy’s class.
The elephant is the favorite animal.
The lion is the least favorite animal.
More students voted for the zebra than voted for the elephant.
The number of students who voted for the elephant is double the number who voted for the zebra.
An equal number of students voted for the zebra and the lion.
Grade 2 Performance Task Unit 12: The Zoo Rubric
Student Name: ______Date:______
Item Descriptor / Scoring1.a.) Tally chart- student accurately records tally chart for data: Lion 8, Monkey 4, Zebra 6, Elephant 3
1.b) Student identifies the lion as the favorite.
1.c) The explanation clearly identifies 8 is the highest value digit therefore it is the one to see first.
1.d) The graph has accurate values for each animal . The graph has a title. The graph has labels clearly identifying what was counted and the quantity. For example “animals” and “how many” / 2 pts.
1 pt.
1 pt.
4 pts. One point for each section: accurate bars, title, two lables. / Item total: 8 pts.
2.a)The value of 5 should be shown for the lion.
2.b) The response should indicate the student knows there are 17 animals recorded on the graph. However there are 22 students in the class. 17 + n = 22. An expression is not required, yet the understanding that 5 more are needed to make 22 should be stated. Note- students who demonstrate correct problem solving procedures yet have an inaccurate value for the lion may receive partial credit for problem solving. / 1 pt.
4 pts. / Item total : 5 pts.
3.) The following statements are true and should be circled:
The elephant is the favorite animal.
An equal number of students voted for the zebra and the lion. / 1 pt. per statement / Item total: 2 pts.
Student score: ______of 15 points.
Teacher observations: