ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
OFFICE OF SCIENCE
Grade 1
SCIENCE
Pre-Assessment
Directions, Answer Key, and Scoring Guide
School Year 2013-2014
Grade 1 Pre Assessment – School year 2013-2014
Directions, Answer Key, and Scoring Rubrics
Before the Test
Students need:
Teacher Preparation:
A copy of the examination (consumable)
Scrap Paper
One or more No. 2 pencils
This test contains two performance pieces. You need to set up
two separate stations before you administer the test.
 For performance assessment question number 10, use
Scorria (Rock 1) and Tuff (Rock 2) as your two rock
samples.
 For performance assessment question 11, have all
three weather instruments available
- thermometer,
- anemometer
- wind vane.
The student will choose which instrument to accurately
measure the weather
During the Test:
Students should have a minimum of 45 minutes to complete the test. At the teacher’s
discretion, the test may be administered in one or two sessions. In addition, the
performance portions of the test may be given to a portion of the class while the
reminder of the class is working on the written portion.
After the Test:
Student scores should be calculated as follows:
First Grade Science Assessment Key and Rubric
Name: _______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
1. Draw a picture of a plant below. Label the parts of the plant. 2pts
2
1
Scoring Rubric
Student draws a plant and is able
to identify stem, roots, leaves.
They may also identify flowers
and seeds.
Student draws a plant but cannot
identify stem, roots, and/or
leaves. They may identify
flowers and seeds.
Student is unable to accurately
0 label the parts of a plant.
Two Possible Points Total
*Use the following words to finish the sentences below: 4 pts
stem
root
leaf
flower
2. The ___________________
root
takes in water from the ground.
3. The ___________________
makes the seeds.
flower
4. The ___________________
holds the leaves up to the sunlight.
stem
5. The ___________________
makes food for the plant.
leaf
6. Circle all the words in the box that tell what plants need to grow. 5 pts
sunlight
air
water
milk
space
rocks
books
nutrients
toys
7. Name 3 things that can make up the soil. 3 pts
___________________
Humus
Silt
___________________
Soil
Clay
___________________
Sand
Different Sized Rocks
8. Different size rocks are good for making different things. Next to each word below name something that could be
made from that size rock. 3 pts
Gravel: ____________________
sidewalks, playground, brick
Sand: _____________________
sidewalks, mortar
Boulders: __________________
statues, buildings
9. Some rocks are bigger than others. Why aren't all rocks the same size? 2pts
Give students 2 points if they mention natural forces like ice, rain, wind, volcanoes. Give students a 1 if
they mention things breaking the rocks down.
10. Use the materials on the table to find out about the 2 rocks. Compare and contrast them. 2 pts
Use Scorria and Tuff.
Similar: Answers will vary. Accept any reasonable answer. Might include: both are rocks, hard,
rough, multi-colored, size etc.
2 pts - student writes accurate similarities between the rocks.
1 pt - student writes some accurate similarities between the rocks, but includes inaccuracies.
0 pts - student cannot compare the two rocks.
Rock 1: (Scorria)
Different:
Rock 2: (Tuff)
Answers will vary. Accept any reasonable answer. Answers will vary. Accept any reasonable answer.
Might include: red color, holes, lighter weight,
Might include: tan color, heavier weight, size, etc.
size etc.
2 pts - student writes accurate differences between the rocks.
1 pt - student writes some accurate differences between the rocks, but includes inaccuracies.
0 pts - student cannot contrast the two rocks.
11. Measure today's temperature:
Answers will vary. Double check the day's
temperature before giving the assessment.
Put an "X" in the box that shows what instrument
you used to measure the temperature: 1 pt
X
Mark an "X " next to the sentences that are true. 3 pts
12. X The temperature is usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon.
13. _____ There is a full moon about once a year.
14. _____ The sun moves across the sky two times a day.
15. Observe today's weather. Draw a picture and write a description of your observations. 2 pts
2
Scoring Rubric
Student draws and describes the weather accurately using at least two weather factors.
1
Student draws and describes the weather accurately using at least one weather factor.
0
Student is unable to accurate
draw and
describeAssessment
the weather. Key and Rubric
First Grade
Science
N
Two Possible Points Total
Raw Benchmark Points
Score Ranges
Proficiency
Points
# of Students
0 - 20
0-64%
1
20 - 21.4
65-69%
2
21.5 - 24.4
70-79%
3
24.5 - 27.5
80-89%
4
27.6 - 31
90-100%
5