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Basic and Proficient Levels - Sample Question

At the Basic level, students would probably be able to respond correctly to one part of the following question, while those at the Proficient level are likely to be able to read a graph and make an observation about the data displayed and offer an explanation for the observation.


Scoring guide:

  • 2 = Identifies Mercury and Venus and explains the procedure
  • 1 = Identifies 1 or both planets and may or may not give the correct explanation
  • 0 = Identifies Mars




  • Percentage of students at the
    Basic level receiving a score of 1: 73%




    Percentage of students at the
    Proficient level receiving a score of 2: 70%