Unit A Assessment

1. Unit A Assessment

Assessment

Unit A Assessment

For your Unit A Assessment, you will complete an exam based on the concepts studied in both Module 1 and Module 2 of Unit A. It is written in the style of a mini Diploma Exam and includes multiple-choice questions, numerical-response questions, and one open written-response question, which should be answered in complete sentences using correct biological terminology.

You will have 70 minutes to complete the exam.

The open written-response question will be marked according to the following generalized rubric:

Score	Criteria
5 Excellent	The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of all the components of the question and fully and correctly supports those components. Statements made in the response are organized, unambiguous, and supported explicitly but may contain a minor error or have minor omissions.
4 Good	The student demonstrates a good understanding of all the components of the question and fully and adequately supports those components. Statements made in the response are unambiguous, mostly complete, and mostly correct, but may contain errors.
3 Satisfactory	The student demonstrates a basic understanding of the components of the question. Statements made in the response may be disorganized, ambiguous, incomplete, and may lack support.
2 Limited	The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the components of the question. Statements made in the response lack details, clarity, and support.
1 Poor	The student provides a solution that contains a relevant statement that begins to answer the question.
0 Insufficient	The response is incorrect and/or totally off topic.
Communication Component The student produces a clear, unambiguous answer. Appropriate scientific conventions, such as units, significant digits, and states, are included. The response demonstrates good organizational skills and is presented in a logical manner.

Contact your teacher when you are ready to complete the Unit A Assessment.