rticulation of Response (clarity, organization, mechanics) |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate provides unsatisfactory articulation of response. | The candidate provides weak articulation of response. | The candidate provides limited articulation of response. | The candidate provides adequate articulation of response. | The candidate provides substantial articulation of response. |
Criterion Score:3.00 | ||||
A1. Digestive Structures |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate accurately labels 0–3 of the digestive structures in the attached digestive system diagram. | The candidate accurately labels 4 of the digestive structures in the attached digestive system diagram. | The candidate accurately labels 5 of the digestive structures in the attached digestive system diagram. | The candidate accurately labels 6 of the digestive structures in the attached digestive system diagram. | The candidate accurately labels more than 6 of the digestive structures in the attached digestive system diagram. |
Criterion Score:4.00
Comments on this criterion: The response has provided labels for several digestive system structures on the included diagram. |
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A2. Function |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide an accurate description of the function of each labeled organ or accessory organ. | The candidate provides an accurate description, with no detail, of the function of each labeled organ or accessory organ. | The candidate provides an accurate description, with limited detail, of the function of each labeled organ or accessory organ. | The candidate provides an accurate description, with adequate detail, of the function of each labeled organ or accessory organ. | The candidate provides an accurate description, with substantial detail, of the function of each labeled organ or accessory organ. |
Criterion Score:3.00 | ||||
A3. Digestion |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical summary of mechanical and chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with no detail, of mechanical and chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with limited detail, of mechanical and chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with adequate detail, of mechanical and chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with substantial detail, of mechanical and chemical digestion. |
Criterion Score:3.00 | ||||
A4. Enzymes |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate provides 0–3 appropriate examples of enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides 4 appropriate examples of enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides 5 appropriate examples of enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides 6 appropriate examples of enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides more than 6 appropriate examples of enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. |
Criterion Score:4.00
Comments on this criterion: Several enzymes are identified for the response including protease, lipase, and nuclease. |
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A5. Experiments |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical summary of 2 experiments that have been personally researched and that involve enzyme activity in food sources. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with no detail, of 2 experiments that have been personally researched and that involve enzyme activity in food sources. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with limited detail, of 2 experiments that have been personally researched and that involve enzyme activity in food sources. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with adequate detail, of 2 experiments that have been personally researched and that involve enzyme activity in food sources. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with substantial detail, of 2 experiments that have been personally researched and that involve enzyme activity in food sources. |
Criterion Score:3.00 | ||||
B1a. Independent and Dependent Variables |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical discussion of the independent and dependent variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical discussion, with no detail, of the independent and dependent variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical discussion, with limited detail, of the independent and dependent variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical discussion, with adequate detail, of the independent and dependent variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical discussion, with substantial detail, of the independent and dependent variables for the experiment. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the ileum in the digestive process. Not evident are the identification of the independent and dependent variables for the lab. |
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B1b. Controlled Variables |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical explanation of the controlled variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with no detail, of the controlled variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with limited detail, of the controlled variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with adequate detail, of the controlled variables for the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with substantial detail, of the controlled variables for the experiment. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the jejunum in the digestive process. Not evident are the identification of the controlled variables for the lab. |
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B2a. Relationship Between Independent and Dependent Variables – Hypothesis |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical prediction of the relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical prediction, with no support, of the relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical prediction, with limited support, of the relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical prediction, with adequate support, of the relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical prediction, with substantial support, of the relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. |
Criterion Score:1.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the liver in the digestive process. Not evident are the identification of the relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. |
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B2b. Explanation of Hypothesis |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical explanation of how the hypothesis was reached. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with no support, of how the hypothesis was reached. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with limited support, of how the hypothesis was reached | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with adequate support, of how the hypothesis was reached | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with substantial support, of how the hypothesis was reached. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the pancreas in the digestive process. Not evident are the identification of the explanation of the hypothesis for the lab. |
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B3a. Steps of Experiment |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide an appropriate description of the steps of the experiment. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with no detail, of the steps of the experiment. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with limited detail, of the steps of the experiment. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with adequate detail, of the steps of the experiment. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with substantial detail, of the steps of the experiment. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the rectum in the digestive process. Not evident are the steps of the experiment. |
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B3b. Measurement |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical explanation of how to measure the results. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with no detail, of how to measure the results. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with limited detail, of how to measure the results. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with adequate detail, of how to measure the results. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with substantial detail, of how to measure the results. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the salivary organs in the digestive process. Not evident is an explanation how the results were measured for the experiment. |
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B3c. Data Table Template |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not create an appropriate data table template to record the results. | The candidate creates an appropriate data table template, with no detail, to record the results. | The candidate creates an appropriate data table template, with limited detail, to record the results. | The candidate creates an appropriate data table template, with adequate detail, to record the results. | The candidate creates an appropriate data table template, with substantial detail, to record the results. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the sigmoid colon in the digestive process. Not evident is a data table template. |
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B3d. Explanation of Controlled Variables |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical explanation of how to ensure that the controlled variables are held constant. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with no support, of how to ensure that the controlled variables are held constant. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with limited support, of how to ensure that the controlled variables are held constant. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with adequate support, of how to ensure that the controlled variables are held constant. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with substantial support, of how to ensure that the controlled variables are held constant. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the stomach in the digestive process. Not evident is an explanation of the controlled variables. |
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C1a. Record of Data |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not accurately record the data for the experiment using the blank template created in part B3c. | The candidate accurately records, with no detail, the data for the experiment using the blank template created in part B3c. | The candidate accurately records, with limited detail, the data for the experiment using the blank template created in part B3c. | The candidate accurately records, with adequate detail, the data for the experiment using the blank template created in part B3c. | The candidate accurately records, with substantial detail, the data for the experiment using the blank template created in part B3c. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the transverse colon in the digestive process. Not evident is a record of the data in the data template. |
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C1b. Visual Representation |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not create an accurate visual representation of the results. | The candidate creates an accurate visual representation, with no detail, of the results. | The candidate creates an accurate visual representation, with limited detail, of the results. | The candidate creates an accurate visual representation, with adequate detail, of the results. | The candidate creates an accurate visual representation, with substantial detail, of the results. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the cecum in the digestive process. Not evident is a visual representation of the experiment results. |
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C1c. Explanation of Results |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical explanation of the results of the experiment with reference to the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with no support, of the results of the experiment with reference to the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with limited support, of the results of the experiment with reference to the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with adequate support, of the results of the experiment with reference to the independent and dependent variables. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with substantial support, of the results of the experiment with reference to the independent and dependent variables. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the bile in the digestive process. Not evident is an explanation of the experiment results. |
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C2a. Summary of Results |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical summary of the results of the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with no detail, of the results of the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with limited detail, of the results of the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with adequate detail, of the results of the experiment. | The candidate provides a logical summary, with substantial detail, of the results of the experiment. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the rising colon in the digestive process. Not evident is a summary of the experiment results. |
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C2b. Comparison with Hypothesis |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical explanation of how the results compare with the hypothesis. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with no support, of how the results compare with the hypothesis. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with limited support, of how the results compare with the hypothesis. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with adequate support, of how the results compare with the hypothesis. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with substantial support, of how the results compare with the hypothesis. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the throat in the digestive process. Not evident is a comparison of the experiment results with the hypothesis. |
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C2c. Findings |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide a logical explanation of how the findings relate to chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with no detail, of how the findings relate to chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with limited detail, of how the findings relate to chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with adequate detail, of how the findings relate to chemical digestion. | The candidate provides a logical explanation, with substantial detail, of how the findings relate to chemical digestion. |
Criterion Score:0.00
Comments on this criterion: 09/29/2014 The response explains the function of the nerve bladder in the digestive process. Not evident is a discussion of the experiment findings. |
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D1. Flow Chart |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not create an accurate flow chart that shows the step-by-step absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate creates an accurate flow chart, with no detail, that shows the step-by-step absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate creates an accurate flow chart, with limited detail, that shows the step-by-step absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate creates an accurate flow chart, with adequate detail, that shows the step-by-step absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate creates an accurate flow chart, with substantial detail, that shows the step-by-step absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. |
Criterion Score:2.00
Comments on this criterion: The response includes a flow chart that shows the absorption process for fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. |
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D2. Steps |
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(0) Unsatisfactory | (1) Does Not Meet Standard | (2) Minimally Competent | (3) Competent | (4) Highly Competent |
The candidate does not provide an appropriate description of each of the steps involved in the absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with no detail, of each of the steps involved in the absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with limited detail, of each of the steps involved in the absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with adequate detail, of each of the steps involved in the absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. | The candidate provides an appropriate description, with substantial detail, of each of the steps involved in the absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. |