ACT College Readiness Science Score Range - 1-12 Students who score in the 1 12 range are most likely beginning to develop the knowledge and skills assessed in the other score ranges. locate data in simple tables and graphs SE: Representative Pages:20, 48, 77, 102, 115, 135, 164, 172, 216, 240 TE: 110, 171, 482, 882, 909 (Study Workbooks A & B) become familiar with different types of graphs (e.g., line graphs, pie charts, bar graphs) become familiar with units of measurement commonly used in science SE: 1099 TE: 110, 171, 482, 882, 909 (Study Workbooks A & B) SE: Representative Pages: 24, 180, 193, 266, 298, 626, 688, 852, 970, 1108, 1118 TE: 24, 193, 688, 832 observe experiments being performed and discuss what was done and why SE: Representative Pages: 54, 122, 180, 298, 384, TE: Representative Pages: 54, 122, 180, 298, 384, discuss what hypotheses and conclusions are and how they are different from each other SE: 6, 7, 9 TE: 9 Score Range - 13-15 Select a single piece of data, (numerical or non numerical), from a simple data presentation(e.g., a table or graph with two or three variables; a food web diagram) SE: Representative Pages: 20, 48, 102, 115, 135, 172, 216, 251, 320 TE: Representative Pages: 20, 48, 102, 115, 135, 172, 216, 251, 320 1
ACT College Readiness Science Identify basic features of a table, graph, or diagram (e.g., headings, units of measurement, axis labels) SE: 8, 548 TE: 548 locate several data points in a simple table or graph and make comparisons between them become familiar with common terms used in science (e.g., star, force, mineral) create basic tables and graphs from sets of scientific data read newspaper and magazine articles pertaining to science and technology and discuss main points with peers describe trends and relationships in data displayed in simple tables and graphs SE: Representative Pages: 288, 294, 320, 327, 345, 381, 429, 470, 500, 524 TE: 110 (Study Workbooks A/B) SE: 1123-1156 TE: Representative pages: 66, 67; 110, 142, 190, 250, 372, 482, 574, 650, 752, 882 (Study Workbooks A/B) SE: 43, 54, 135, 688 TE: 135; 142, 436, 445, 482, 882, 909 (Study Workbooks A & B) SE: 16, 39, 261, 493, 831, 846 SE: Representative Pages: 164, 524, 548, 591, 624, 644, 710, 740, 784, 938 TE: 139; 137, 173 (Study Workbooks A & B) determine an appropriate method for performing a simple experiment perform simple laboratory activities designed to teach familiarity with a number of commonly used tools (e.g., thermometers, balances, glassware) SE: Representative Pages: 54, 122, 180, 298, 384, 626, 688,720, 852, 970 SE: Representative Pages: 26, 54, 146, 218, 242, 354, 594, 744, 832, 1028 TE: Representative Pages: 26, 54, 146, 218, 242, 354, 594, 744, 832, 1028 read science articles of an appropriate level from newspapers and science news magazines and identify any hypotheses or conclusions made by the author(s) SE: Can Be Developed From: 16, 261, 493, 593, 831, 846, 874, 934 2
ACT College Readiness Science Score Range - 16-19 Select two or more pieces of data from a simple data presentation SE: Representative Pages: 48, 240, 251, 288, 320, 327, 429, 500, 524, 556 Understand basic scientific terminology SE: Representative Pages: 18-19, 24, 60, 166-167, 210-211, 216, 228, 314-315, 392-393, 524 TE: Representative Pages: 18-19, 24, 60, 166-167, 210-211, 216, 228, 314-315, 392-393, 524 (terminology and vocabulary is highlighted throughout the text and reinforced in the TE under Student Resources- Study Workbooks A & B- Build Vocabulary) Find basic information in a brief body of text TE: Representative Pages: 20, 37, 41, 112, 140, 163, 197, 200, 236, 287 Determine how the value of one variable changes as the value of another variable changes in a simple data presentation SE: 54, 146 TE: 54, 146 display data gathered in laboratory exercises in a variety of formats (e.g., line graphs, pie charts, bar graphs) SE: Can Be Developed From: 54, 135, 266, 970 TE: Can Be Developed From: 54, 135, 266, 970 Understand the methods and tools used in a simple experiment SE: Representative Pages: 54, 60, 180, 298, 384, TE: Representative Pages: 54, 60, 180, 298, 384, perform experiments that require more than one step conduct a simple experiment that makes use of a control group SE: Representative Pages: 54, 122, 180, 298, 384, TE: Representative Pages: 54, 122, 180, 298, 384, SE: 54, 88, 180, 298, 440, 626, 720, 914 TE: 54, 88, 180, 298, 440, 626, 720, 914 3
ACT College Readiness Science read descriptions of actual experiments (e.g., completed science fair research, simple experiments from science education journals) and discuss whether the conclusions that were made support or contradict the hypotheses formulate hypotheses, predictions, or conclusions based on the results of an experiment SE: Can Be developed From: 16, 261, 493, 831, 846 TE: Can Be developed From: 16, 261, 493, 831, 846 SE: Representative Pages: 26, 88, 122, 180, 298, 384, 626, 688, 852, 970 Score Range - 20-23 Select data from a complex data presentation (e.g., a table or graph with more than three variables; a phase diagram) Compare or combine data from a simple data presentation (e.g., order or sum data from a table) Translate information into a table, graph, or diagram SE: Representative Pages: 556, 624, 644, 710, 740, 828, 883, 910, 938, 956 TE: SE: 266, 688 TE: 266, 688 SE: 135, 688 TE: Representative Pages: 135, 929; 142, 436, 445, 482, 882, 909, 928, 948 (Study Workbooks A & B) examine line graphs to determine if they show a direct or inverse relationship between variables SE: Can Be Developed From: 51, 54, 688 TE: Can Be Developed From: 43, 51, 54, 688 become familiar with scatterplots SE: 1100 determine a simple mathematical relationship between two variables integrate scientific information from popular sources, (e.g., newspapers, magazines, the Internet), with that found in textbooks SE: 275, 457 TE:275, 457 SE: 16, 261, 493, 831, 846 TE: 753, 771, 777, 803 Understand the methods and tools used in a moderately complex experiment, 440, 440 4
ACT College Readiness Science Understand a simple experimental design Identify a control in an experiment SE: 54, 60, 88, 180, 298, 440, 626, 720, 914 TE: 54, 60, 88, 180, 298, 440, 626, 720, 914 Identify similarities and differences between experiments, 440, 440 perform several repetitions of an experiment to determine the reliability of results SE: 13 TE: 13 Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by a data presentation or a model SE: Representative Pages: 20, 102, 275, 288, 320, 352, 374, 541, 878, 330 TE: Representative Pages: 115, 382, 406, 485, 682, 789, 850, 865, 884, 911, 926 Identify key issues or assumptions in a model SE: 203, 275, 352, 374, 405, 541, 878, 330 TE: Representative Pages: 382, 406, 485, 682, 789, 850, 865, 884, 911, 926 evaluate whether the data produced by an experiment adequately support a given conclusion compare and contrast two different models about a scientific phenomenon SE: Can Be Developed From: 591, 624, 644 SE: Can Be Developed From: 68, 308, 524 TE: 35, 36 Score Range - 24-27 Compare or combine data from two or more simple data presentations (e.g., categorize data from a table using a scale from another table) Compare or combine data from a complex data presentation SE: 266, 688 TE: 266, 688 SE: 266, 688 TE: 266, 688 Interpolate between data points in a table or graph SE: 102, 710, 740, 784, 850, 938 TE: 541, 710, 740, 784, 850, 938 5
ACT College Readiness Science Determine how the value of one variable changes as the value of another variable changes in a complex data presentation Identify and/or use a simple, (e.g., linear), mathematical relationship between data Analyze given information when presented with new, simple information SE: 54, 146 TE: 54, 146 SE: Can Be Developed From: 644 TE: Can Be Developed From: 644 SE: 20, 102, 115, 172 TE: 20, 102, 115, 172 relate scientific information contained in written text to numerical data SE: 48, 115 manipulate algebraic equations that represent data SE: Can Be Developed From 313-314, 324, 327, 1116-1117 Understand the methods and tools used in a complex experiment Understand a complex experimental design Predict the results of an additional trial or measurement in an experiment Determine the experimental conditions that would produce specified results, 847 (Study Workbook A & B) determine the hypothesis behind an experiment that requires more than one step determine alternate methods of testing a hypothesis Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by two or more data presentations or models SE: 43, 102, 591, 624, 706 6
ACT College Readiness Science Determine whether given information supports or contradicts a simple hypothesis or conclusion, and why Identify strengths and weaknesses in one or more models Identify similarities and differences between models Determine which model(s) is(are) supported or weakened by new information Select a data presentation or a model that supports or contradicts a hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion SE: 43, 644, 828, 850, 883, 910, 938 SE: 203, 502 TE: 36, 203, 502 SE: 502 TE: 36, 502 SE: 502 TE: 36, 502 SE: Representative Pages: 20, 115, 275, 352, 374, 502, 541, 878, 330 TE: Representative Pages: 382, 406, 485, 682, 789, 850, 865, 884, 911, 926 communicate findings of an experiment and compare conclusions with those of peers SE: 108, 266, 688 TE: 108, 266, 688 Score Range - 28-32 Compare or combine data from a simple data presentation with data from a complex data presentation Identify and/or use a complex, (e.g., nonlinear), mathematical relationship between data SE: 16, 593 TE: 16, 593 SE: 133, 135, 143, 146 TE: 133, 135, 143, 146 Extrapolate from data points in a table or graph SE: 102, 135, 429, 591 TE: examine two or more related sets of data and then combine those data in ways that are useful SE: 688 TE: 688 Determine the hypothesis for an experiment SE: Representative Pages: 54, 88, 218, 242, 266, 354, 594, 720, 832, 852, 970 7
ACT College Readiness Science Identify an alternate method for testing a hypothesis carry out scientific investigations in which the importance of accuracy and precision is stressed consider how changing an experimental procedure will affect the results of their scientific investigations design and carry out additional scientific inquiries to answer specific questions SE: Can Be Developed From: Representative Pages: 26, 54, 146, 218, 374, 440, 474, 594, 688, 970 TE: 26 SE: 54 TE: 54 SE: 54, 180, 218, TE: 54, 180, 218, Select a complex hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by a data presentation or model Determine whether new information supports or weakens a model, and why Use new information to make a prediction based on a model SE: 102, 203, 288, 330, 541 TE: 102, 203, 288, 330, 541 SE: 203, 502 TE: 203, 502 SE: 20, 102, 275, 288, 320, 541 TE: 20, 102, 275, 288, 320, 541 formulate hypotheses, predictions, or conclusions by comparing and contrasting several different sets of data from different experiments evaluate the merits of a conclusion based on the analysis of several sets of data seek out new information that enhances or challenges their existing knowledge SE: 102, 115 TE: 102, 115 SE: Can Be Developed From: 16, 136, 261, 402, 593, 831, 846, 874, 934 SE: Representative Pages: 16, 136, 261, 402, 493, 593, 831, 846, 874, 934 TE: Can Be Developed From: 177 Score Range - 33-36 Compare or combine data from two or more complex data presentations SE: 172, 266, 688 TE: 172, 266, 688 8
ACT College Readiness Science Analyze given information when presented with new, complex information SE: 20, 102, 115, 172 TE: 20, 102, 115, 172 Understand precision and accuracy issues SE: 1118 Predict how modifying the design or methods of an experiment will affect results Identify an additional trial or experiment that could be performed to enhance or evaluate experimental results SE: 54 TE: 54 SE: 88, 266, 626, 720 TE: 88, 266, 626, 720 Select a complex hypothesis, prediction, or conclusion that is supported by two or more data presentations or models Determine whether given information supports or contradicts a complex hypothesis or conclusion, and why SE: 115, 122, 591, 624, 706 TE: 115, 122 SE: 115, 644, 828, 850, 883, 910, 938 http://www.act.org/standard/pdf/crs.pdf 9