Appendix C
PRACTICE 1
PRACTICE 2
PRACTICE 3
PRACTICE 4
PRACTICE 5
PRACTICE 6
Concept
Application
Visual
Representations
Question and
Method
Representing and
Describing Data
Statistical Tests
and Data Analysis
Argumentation
Explain Biological
Concepts,
Processes, and
Models Presented
in Written Format
Analyze Visual
Representations
of Biological
Concepts and
Processes
Determine
Represent and
Scientific Question Describe Data
and Method
Perform Statistical
Tests and
Mathematical
Calculations
to Analyze and
Interpret Data
Develop and
Justify Scientific
Arguments Using
Evidence
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
A. Describe
biological
concepts and/or
processes.
A. Describe
characteristics
of a biological
concept,
process, or model
represented
visually.
A. Identify or
pose a testable
question based on
an observation,
on data, or on a
model. (only MCQ)
A. Construct a
graph, plot, or
chart (X,Y; Log Y;
Bar; Histogram;
Line, Dual Y; Box
and Whisker; Pie).
(only FRQ)
a. Orientation
b. Labeling
c. Units
d. Scaling
e. Plotting
f. Type
g. Trend line
A. Perform
mathematical
calculations,
including
a. Mathematical
equations in
the curriculum
b. Means
c. Rates
d. Ratios
e. Percentages
A. Make a
scientific claim.
B. Explain
biological
concepts and/or
processes.
C. Explain
biological
concepts,
processes, and/or
models in applied
contexts.
B. Explain
relationships
between different
characteristics
of biological
concepts or
processes
represented
visuallya. In theoretical
contexts
b. In applied
contexts
B. State the null
and alternative
hypotheses or
predict the results
of an experiment.
C. Identify
experimental
procedures that
are aligned to the B. Describe data
question, including from a table or
graph, including
a. Identifying
dependent and a. Identifying
specific data
independent
points
variables.
b. Describing
b. Identifying
trends and/or
appropriate
patterns in the
controls.
data
c. Justifying
c. Describing
appropriate
relationships
controls.
between
variables
B. Use confidence
intervals and/or
error bars (both
determined using
standard errors)
to determine
whether sample
means are
statistically
different.
C. Perform chisquare hypothesis
testing.
B. Support a claim
with evidence
from biological
principles,
concepts,
processes, and/or
data.
C. Provide
reasoning to
justify a claim
by connecting
evidence to
biological
theories.
D. Explain the
relationship
between
experimental
results and
larger biological
concepts,
processes, or
theories.
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PRACTICE 1
PRACTICE 2
PRACTICE 3
PRACTICE 4
PRACTICE 5
PRACTICE 6
Concept
Application
Visual
Representations
Question and
Method
Representing and
Describing Data
Statistical Tests
and Data Analysis
Argumentation
Explain Biological
Concepts,
Processes, and
Models Presented
in Written Format
Analyze Visual
Representations
of Biological
Concepts and
Processes
Determine
Represent and
Scientific Question Describe Data
and Method
Perform Statistical
Tests and
Mathematical
Calculations
to Analyze and
Interpret Data
Develop and
Justify Scientific
Arguments Using
Evidence
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
MCQ, FRQ
C. Explain how
biological
concepts or
processes
represented
visually relate to
larger biological
principles,
concepts,
processes or
theories.
D. Make
observations or
collect data from
representations
of laboratory
setups or results.
(Lab only; not
assessed)
D. Use data
to evaluate a
hypothesis (or
prediction),
including
a. Rejecting
or failing to
reject the null
hypothesis.
b. Supporting or
refuting the
alternative
hypothesis.
E. Predict the
causes or effects
of a change in,
or disruption
to, one or more
components in a
biological system
a. Based on
biological
concepts or
processes.
b. Based on
a visual
representation
of a biological
concept,
process, or
model.
c. Based on data.
D. Represent
relationships
within biological
models, including(only FRQ)
a. Mathematical
models
b. Diagrams
c. Flow charts
E. Propose a new/
next investigation
a. Based on an
evaluation of
the evidence
from an
experiment.
b. Based on an
evaluation of
the design/
methods.
MCQ, FRQ
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