Grade 4 Science Proficiency Rubrics
Power Standard A / C Scientific Connections
A.4, C.4 (S-L4) The students will predict, observe, collect, and analyze data to demonstrate/explain a science related
problem.
4 – Advanced
3 - Proficient
2 – Basic
1 - Minimal
The student accurately uses
predicting, observing, collecting,
and analyzing data to
demonstrate/explain a science
related problem above grade
level.
The student accurately uses
predicting, observing, collecting,
and analyzing data to
demonstrate/explain a science
related problem.
The student displays an
incomplete understanding when
predicting, observing, collecting,
and analyzing data to
demonstrate/explain a science
related problem.
The student demonstrates a
limited understanding when
predicting, observing, collecting,
and analyzing data to
demonstrate/explain a science
related problem.
Power Standard D Physical Science-Motion
D.4 (S-J4) Students will understand how force and mass affect an objects rate of speed and motion.
4 – Advanced
The student demonstrates
knowledge of how force and
mass affect an objects rate of
speed and motion above grade
level.
3 – Proficient
The student demonstrates
knowledge of how force and
mass affect an objects rate of
speed and motion.
2 – Basic
1 – Minimal
The student displays an
incomplete understanding of
how force and mass affect an
objects rate of speed and motion.
The student demonstrates a
limited understanding of how
force and mass affect an objects
rate of speed and motion.
Power Standard D Physical Science-Electricity
D.4 (S-I5, S-K4) Students will understand electrical current, charge, and flow.
4 – Advanced
The student demonstrates
knowledge of electrical current,
charge, and flow above grade
level.
3 – Proficient
The student demonstrates
knowledge of electrical current,
charge, and flow.
2 – Basic
The student displays an
incomplete understanding of
electrical current, charge, and
flow.
1 – Minimal
The student demonstrates a
limited understanding of
electrical current, charge, and
flow.
Power Standard E Earth and Space Science
E.4, G.4 (S-C7) Students will know that our universe is constantly changing.
4 - Advanced
The student demonstrates
knowledge that our universe is
constantly changing above grade
level.
3 - Proficient
The student demonstrates
knowledge that our universe is
constantly changing.
2 – Basic
The student displays an
incomplete understanding that
our universe is constantly
changing.
1 - Minimal
The student demonstrates a
limited understanding that our
universe is constantly changing.
Power Standard G Science Applications-Career and Technology
G.4 Students will know how changes in technology and machines/devices affect or aid careers.
4 - Advanced
The student demonstrates
knowledge of how changes in
technology and
machines/devices affect or aid
careers above grade level.
3 - Proficient
The student demonstrates
knowledge of how changes in
technology and
machines/devices affect or aid
careers.
2 – Basic
The student displays an
incomplete understanding of
how changes in technology and
machines/devices affect or aid
careers.
1 - Minimal
The student demonstrates a
limited understanding of how
changes in technology and
machines/devices affect or aid
careers.
Control Systems
(S-E21) Students will understand how the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) and our senses help us to learn, move,
and survive.
4 - Advanced
3 - Proficient
The student demonstrates
knowledge of how the nervous
system (brain, spinal cord,
nerves) and our senses help us to
learn, move, and survive above
grade level.
The student demonstrates
knowledge of how the nervous
system (brain, spinal cord,
nerves) and our senses help us to
learn, move, and survive.
2 – Basic
The student displays an
incomplete understanding of
how the nervous system (brain,
spinal cord, nerves) and our
senses help us to learn, move,
and survive.
1 - Minimal
The student demonstrates how
the nervous system (brain, spinal
cord, nerves) and our senses help
us to learn, move, and survive.