Running Head: SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Student Name: Samar Thebian

Instructor Name: Dr, Samar Bouzeineddine

EDU 423: Test & Measurement

Assignment 1: Summative Assessment

Semester: Summer

Academic Year: 2023 – 2024

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Assessment information:

 Title of Book: Complete Biology for Cambridge – Grade 9

 Subject: Biology

 Grade Level: 9

 Unit: Plants.

 Lesson 1: Photosynthesis

 Lesson 2: Germination

 Lesson 3: Flower and Fruit

 Lesson 4: Seed Dispersal

 Lesson 5: Testing predictions

 Unit: Cells and Organisms

 Lesson 1: Plant and Animal Cells

 Lesson 2: Specialized Cells

 Lesson 3: Micro-organisms

 Lesson 4: Nerves

 Lesson 5: Levels of Organization

 Specific Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the structures found in animal and plant cells.

2. Define what is a prediction and explain its role in the scientific method
3. Explain the essential inputs and outputs of the photosynthesis process.
4. Identify examples of specialized plant and animal cells.
5. Explain the structure and function of specialized cells.
6. Recognize different types of harmful and useful microorganisms.
7. Compare and contrast features of unicellular organisms.
8. Analyze figures about specialized cells.
9. Describe the need for plants to disperse their seed.
10. Explain the importance of insects in pollination.
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11. Identify parts of flowering plants.

12. Describe the function of the parts of flowering plants.
13. Evaluate the differences between wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated plants.
14. Describe the life cycle of a plant.
15. Evaluate different methods of seed dispersal.
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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Biology - IGCSE - Grade 9 – Midterm Exam
Student’s Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Teacher’s Name: ____________________ Exam Weight: 20 % of the final score
Grade 9: Section_______ Allotted Time:90 minutes.

Learning Outcomes:
FOR TEACHER’S USE ONLY
This exam will cover the following learning outcomes:
Mark Allocatio Marks Obtain
Question ed
1. Distinguish between different organelles inside a cell and n

their function
Section 1 20
2. Identify the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and
organ systems. Section 2 5
3. Interpret the functions and structures of different types of
Section 3 10
specialized cells.
4. Describe the stages in the life cycle of a plant. (pollination, Section 4 5
fertilization, flower, fruit, seed dispersal)
5. Describe various mechanisms of seed dispersal. Section 5 10
6. Identify the parts of a flower and their function.
Section 6 10
7. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.
8. Explain the photosynthesis process. TOTAL 60
9. Identify how the outcome of a prediction test can lead to
revising a hypothesis or scientific theory.
10. Design an action plan to find a solution for a real-life Please read this page, but do
situation concerning pollination. not open your booklet until
your teacher tells you to
start. Write your name, your section, and the date in the spaces above.
Remember:
■ The test is 90 minutes long.
■ You will need a pen, a pencil, and a rubber.
■ The test starts with easier questions.
■ Try to answer all of the questions.
■ Show any rough work on this paper.
■ Check your work carefully.
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Objective Questions (40 minutes)

I. Section 1 – Short Answers (20 marks)

Instructions: Write the answer in the space provided below the question. Answer ea
ch of the following questions independently of each other.

Part A: (remember) (6 marks)

Identify each description of the correct cell type of plant and animal cells.
a. It is small and flexible so it can squeeze through narrow blood vessels.
_________________
b. It is large and spherical so it is useful for storage. ________________________

c. It contains fibers that can make themselves shorter. _________________________

d. It has a long, thin side branch to absorb water and minerals.
_______________________
e. It forms a living tube to transport sugar and nutrients to different plant parts.
_________________________
f. It picks up chemicals and sends electric signals to the brain.
______________________

Part B: (remember and apply – new flower)

Label the parts of the flower shown in the figure below. (9 marks)
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Part C: (5 marks)

Decide whether each statement describes a cell, tissue, organ, or organ system.

(apply)

a. Lungs carry out gas exchange. ____________

b. Muscle contains cells that can contract. _______________

c. The mouth, stomach, and intestines digest food. _________________

d. The heart contains several different tissues. ____________________

e. It always contains a nucleus, cell membrane, and cytoplasm. ________________

II. Section 2 – True or False (5 marks)

Instructions: Read each statement carefully and determine if the statement is true
or false, then, correct the false statements. (1 mark each)

1. If you looked through a magnifying glass at a red blood cell, it would look like
the dot at the end of this sentence. (remember)

2. The cell wall is made of cellulose, which is a living substance. (understand)

3. Bacteria are used in making cheese, baking, and forming yogurt. For this
reason, they are always useful. (understand)

4. An example of seeds dispersed by animals is sandbur seeds. (apply)

5. Thinking: If yeast falls into nutrient solutions, they will grow and reproduce.

Pasteur in this stage was making a prediction. (understand)

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III. Section 3 – Multiple Choices (10 marks).

Instructions: Read each question or statement carefully then circle the correct resp

onse. (1 mark each)

1. Identify the parts (organelles) of the cell that are unique to plant cells ONLY.

(remember)

A. Cell Wall and Chloroplast. No need for the period

B. Mitochondria and Chloroplast.
C. Cell Membrane and Cell Wall.
D. Cytoplasm and Cell Membrane

2. Mitochondria are observed in plant cells that contain chloroplasts. Why do you find
mitochondria in photosynthetic tissue? (analyze)

A. Mitochondria are not needed but are just components of the cell.
B. Mitochondria and chloroplasts work together to use light energy to make sug
ars.
C. Mitochondria participate in the photosynthesis process.
D. Mitochondria are required to break down sugars and other materials for ener
gy.

3. Which of the following is found in animal cells but not in plant cells?
(understand)
A. Chloroplast
B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Lysosomes

4. Which of these is a possible explanation for the presence of a rigid cell wall in
plants? (understand and analyze)

A. Plants remain exposed to changes in temperature and thus require rigid cell wa
lls to protect themselves.
B. Plants are subjected to osmotic pressure and a cell wall helps them against bur
sting or shrinking.
C. Plant cells have a rigid cell wall to protect themselves from grazing animals.
D. Plant cells have a rigid cell wall to prevent the influx of waste material.
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5. The diagram shows a flower cut in half. (apply and analyze)

The flower is type:

A £ B £ C £ D £

6. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from: (remember)

A. the stigma to the anther.

B. the anther to the stigma.
C. the pollen tube to the ovary.
D. the insect to the anther.

7. Which of the following is the correct order of Hierarchy? (understand)

A. Organ System, Organism, Organs, Tissues, Cells.

B. Cells, Organs, Tissues, Organ Systems, Organism.
C. Cells, Tissues, Organ System, Organs, Organism.
D. Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism.
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8. The plant's life cycle stages are listed below but not in the correct order. Choose the

answer that puts the stages in the proper sequence. (understand)

1. The seed absorbs water and the embryo starts to grow, emerging from the seed.

2. The plant starts as a seed, which contains an embryo and a food storage tissue.

3. The seedling continues to grow into a fully developed adult plant.

4. The young plant grows roots, stems, and leaves, developing into a seedling.

5. The flowers are pollinated and develop into fruits containing seeds

6. The mature plant produces flowers, which contain the reproductive parts.

A. 2→1→3→4→6→5

B. 2→1→4→3→6→5

C. 2→4→1→3→6→5

D. 2→1→4→3→5→6

9. Identify the structure labeled E in the diagram. (remember)

A. Flagellum C. Cell Wall.

B. Mitochondria D. Vacuole
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10. The diagram below shows some cells. (understand-apply)

Where are these cells found?

A. Alimentary canal C. Blood vessels

B. Bronchial walls D. Plant roots

IV. Section 4 – Matching (5 marks)

Instructions Choose the right cell component in column B, and place the letter
identifying it on the line preceding the number of the role description. Each
component in column B can be used once or not at all. (1 mark each) (remember)

Role - Column A
Cell Component- Column B
1. ____It controls the activities of
the cell. A. Cell Membrane
2. ____It is where most chemical B. Cytoplasm
reactions take place. C. Nucleus
3. ____It captures light energy for D. Mitochondria
cells to make food. E. chloroplast
4. ____It helps keep the cell firm F. Vacuole
and stores water and nutrients. G. Ribosome
5. ___It controls the movements of
substances into and out of the
cell.
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Subjective Questions (50 minutes)

V. Section 5 – Restricted Question (10 marks)

Part A
The diagram shows two cells, a bacterial cell, and a plant cell.

(a)
(i) Both the bacterial cell and the plant cell contain ribosomes.

What is the function of a ribosome? (remember - understand) (1 mark)

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

(ii) The plant cell contains mitochondria but the bacterial cell does not contain
mitochondria.
Referring to the figure above, give one other way in which the plant cell is different
from the bacterial cell. (analyze) (1 mark)
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

(b) Complete the word equation for photosynthesis. (apply) (1 mark)

____________________ + ____________________ glucose + oxygen

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(c) A scientist has a sample of cells that can photosynthesize.

There is a ribbon-shaped chloroplast in each cell.

The diagram below shows one of these cells.

The scientist carries out the following investigation.

● She observes the cells under a microscope.

● In a dark room, she shines a tiny spot of light onto a chloroplast.

● She adds bacteria that are attracted by oxygen.

Explain why most of the bacteria are found around the spot of light. (analyze)

(2 marks)

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
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Part B (5 marks)
Cells in the human body are specialized to carry out their particular function.

(a) The diagram shows a sperm cell.

The sperm cell is adapted for traveling to, then fertilizing, an egg.

(i) How do the mitochondria help the sperm to carry out its function? (understand and
analyze)) (2 marks)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

(ii) The nucleus of the sperm cell is different from the nucleus of body cells.
Give one way in which the nucleus is different. (apply) (1 mark)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(b) Stem cells from human embryos are used to treat some diseases in humans.
Explain why. (analyze) (2 marks)

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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VI. Section 6 – Non-Restricted Question (10 marks) (create)

Imagine that the honeybee colony in your garden has been relocated to another

area, as the queen bee has decided to move the hive to a new location. Without the

bees pollinating your flowers, your plants would be at a high risk of not producing

seeds, which are essential for the continuity of the plant life in your garden. What

action will you take to help ensure your flowers are adequately pollinated and that

the plants in your garden can continue to thrive and reproduce?

Essential points to be addressed in your essay:

1. The important role of bees in the plant’s life cycle

2. Brief explanation of the main stages in the plant's life cycle

3. A well-defined action plan

4. Justification for selecting this particular action plan.

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Unrestricted Question Rubric

Criteria Excellent Very Good Satisfactory Poor- Needs Marks

(2pts) (1.5 pts) (1 pt) improvement (0 pts)
Structure and Content shows Content shows Content shows The content is 2
Coherence high level of some level of low level of incomplete and
comprehension comprehension comprehension inaccurate.
and accuracy. and accuracy. and accuracy.
-Some points are - Major points are
- Major points are stated clearly and - Points are not stated.
stated clearly and are well-supported. clearly stated and
well-supported -Shows some supported. -Shows no
originality and originality and
- Shows originality creativity - Shows little creativity
and creativity. originality and
creativity.
Explaining the role The essay demonstrat The essay demonstrat The essay demonstrat The essay doesn't 2
of bees in es a strong understan es a moderate underst es a little understandi demonstrate an under
pollination and the ding of the crucial rol anding of the crucial ng of the crucial role standing of the crucia
stages of the plant e that bees play in the role that bees play in that bees play in the p l role that bees play i
life cycle briefly. pollination of plants a the pollination of pla ollination of plants an n pollination nor the
nd the impact of their nts and the impact of d the impact of their impact of their
absence on the plant l their absence on the p absence on the plant l absence on the plant l
ife cycle. The essay p lant life cycle ife cycle. ife cycle.
rovides a brief but ac The essay provides a The essay doesn’t
curate explanation of simple and brief expl The essay provides e provide any
the main stages in the anation of the main st explanation of explanation of the
plant life cycle (seed, ages in the plant life pollination and stages of the plant life
germination, seedlin cycle (seed, germinat flower-to-fruit stages. cycle.
g, mature plant, flow ion, seedling, mature
er, fruit/seed).
plant, flower, fruit/se
ed).

Providing an Action The essay presents a The essay shows a The essay shows an The essay doesn’t 4
plan with logic and well-defined, realisti good and feasible action plan that may show a feasible
creativity with c, and feasible action action plan yet the not be feasible and action plan without
justification plan to ensure adequa justification was not the justification was clarity or logical
te pollination and pla stated clearly, yet it somehow logical justification.
nt reproduction in the addressed the without addressing (0 pts)
absence of bees with benefits of choosing benefits or
a clear and this action plan for limitations.
convincing pollination and plant (2 pts)
justification plus reproduction.
addressing its (3pts)
benefits and
limitations.
(4pts)
Language Rules of The essay contains The essay contains The essay contains 2
grammar, usage of minimal errors in few grammatical, numerous
scientific terms grammar, punctuation and grammatical,
and punctuation punctuation and spelling errors. punctuation, and
are followed; spelling spelling. -Little use of spelling errors.
is correct. -Contains minor scientific terms
- Language is clear violations in - Language lacks - No use of scientific
and precise; writing, but do not clarity or includes terms.
sentences display distract the the use of some
consistently meaning; well- conversational - Language uses
strong, varied structured tone. conversational
structure. sentences varied tone.
structure.
Total Marks 10

Answer Key
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IV. Section 1 – Short Answers (20 marks)

Instructions: Write the correct term or phrase in the space provided below the quest

ion. Answer each of the following questions independently of each other.

(1 mark each)

Part A: (remember)

Identify each description of the correct cell type of plant and animal cells.

g. It is small and flexible so it can squeeze through narrow blood vessels. red blood

cells

h. It is large and spherical so it is useful for storage. fat cell

i. It contains fibers that can make themselves shorter. muscle cell

j. It has a long, thin side branch to absorb water and minerals. root hair cell

k. It forms a living tube to transport sugar and nutrients to different parts of the plant

phloem cell

l. It picks up chemicals and sends electric signals to the brain. nerve cell

Part B: (apply and remember)

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Label the parts of the flower shown in the figure below.

petals
stigma Part C:

Decide whether each statement describes a cell, tissue, organ, or organ system.
anther
style (apply)
filament
f. Lungs carry out gas exchange. organ

g. Muscle contains cells that can contract. tissue

ovary sepals
h. The mouth, stomach, and intestines digest food. system
receptacle
i. The heart contains several different tissues. organ
peduncle j. It always contains a nucleus, cell membrane, and cytoplasm. cell

V. Section 2 – True or False (5 marks)

Instructions: Read each statement carefully and determine if the statement is true o

r false, then, correct the false statements. (1 mark each)

11. If you looked through a magnifying glass at a red blood cell, it would look like

the dot at the end of this sentence. (remember)

True

12. The cell wall is made of cellulose which is a living substance. (understand)

False, non-living

13. Bacteria are used in making cheese, baking, and in forming yogurt. For this

reason, they are always useful. (understand- analyze)

False, they can be harmful too

14. An example of seeds dispersed by animals is sandbur seeds. (apply)

True
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15. Thinking: If yeast fall into nutrient solutions, they will grow and reproduce.

Pasteur in this stage was making a prediction. (understand-apply)

True

VI. Section 3 – Multiple Choices (10 marks).

Instructions: Read each question or statement carefully then circle the correct resp

onse. (1 mark each)

1. Identify the parts (organelles) of the cell that are unique to plant cells ONLY.

(remember))

A. Cell Wall and Chloroplast.

B. Mitochondria and Chloroplast.
C. Cell Membrane and Cell Wall.
D. Cytoplasm and Cell Membrane
E.

2. Mitochondria are observed in plant cells that contain chloroplasts. Why do you find
mitochondria in photosynthetic tissue? (analyze)

A. Mitochondria are not needed but are just components of the cell.
B. Mitochondria and chloroplasts work together to use light energy to make sugars.
C. Mitochondria participate in the photosynthesis process.
D. Mitochondria are required to break down sugars and other materials for energy.

3. Which of the following is found in animal cells but not in plant cells? (understand)
A. Chloroplast
B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Lysosomes

4. Which of these is a possible explanation for the presence of a rigid cell wall in
plants? (understand)

A. Plants remain exposed to changes in temperature and thus require rigid cell wa
lls to protect themselves.
B. Plants are subjected to osmotic pressure and a cell wall helps them against bur
sting or shrinking.
C. Plant cells have a rigid cell wall to protect themselves from grazing animals.
D. Plant cells have a rigid cell wall to prevent the influx of waste material.
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5. The diagram shows a flower cut in half. (apply)

The flower is type:

A R B £ C £ D £

6. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from: (remember)

16. the stigma to the anther.

17. the anther to the stigma.
18. the pollen tube to the ovary.
19. the insect to the anther.

7. Which of the following is the correct order of Hierarchy? (understand)

A. Organ System, Organism, Organs, Tissues, Cells.

B. Cells, Organs, Tissues, Organ Systems, Organism.
C. Cells, Tissues, Organ System, Organs, Organism.
D. Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organism.
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8. The stages in a plant's life cycle are listed below, but they are not in the correct

order. Choose the answer that puts the stages in the proper sequence. (understand)

1. The seed absorbs water and the embryo starts to grow, emerging from the seed.

2. The plant starts as a seed, which contains an embryo and a food storage tissue.

3. The seedling continues to grow into a fully developed adult plant.

4. The young plant grows roots, stems, and leaves, developing into a seedling.

5. The flowers are pollinated and develop into fruits containing seeds

6. The mature plant produces flowers, which contain the reproductive parts.

A. 2→1→3→4→6→5 D. 2→1→4→3→5→6

B. 2→1→4→3→6→5

C. 2→4→1→3→6→5
9. Identify the structure labeled E in the diagram. (remember)

E. Flagellum G. Cell Wall.

F.Mitochondria H. Vacuole

10. The diagram below shows some cells. (apply)

Where are these cells found?

E. The alimentary canal G. Blood vessels

F. Bronchial walls H. Plant roots

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VII. Section 4 – Matching (5 marks)

Instructions: For each role in column A write the letter of the correct cell

component listed in column B (1 mark each) (remember)

Role - Column A

1. __C__It controls the activities

of the cell. Cell Component- Column B

2. __B__It is where most A. Cell Membrane

chemical reactions take place. B. Cytoplasm

3. _E___It captures light energy C. Nucleus

for cells to make food. D. Mitochondria

4. __F__It helps keep the cell firm E. chloroplast

and stores water and nutrients. F. Vacuole

5. _A___It controls the G. Ribosome

movements of substances into and

out of the cell.

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VIII. Section 5 – Restricted Question (10 marks)

Part A

The diagram shows two cells, a bacterial cell, and a plant cell.

(a)
(i) Both the bacterial cell and the plant cell contain ribosomes.

What is the function of a ribosome? (remember) (1pt)

makes/produces/synthesizes protein/enzyme
(ii) The plant cell contains mitochondria but the bacterial cell does not contain
mitochondria. (1pt)
Give one other way in which the plant cell is different from the bacterial cell.
(analyze)
a plant cell has a nucleus/vacuole/chloroplasts/chlorophyll
or plant cell is much larger
‘It’ = plant cell
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allow correct reference to DNA or chromosomes

allow plant cell to have fewer ribosomes
allow cellulose (cell wall)

(b) Complete the word equation for photosynthesis. (apply) (1 pt)

__________carbon dioxide_______ + __________water________ →glucose + oxyge

(c) A scientist has a sample of cells that can photosynthesize.

There is a ribbon-shaped chloroplast in each cell.

The diagram below shows one of these cells.

The scientist carries out the following investigation.

● She observes the cells under a microscope.

● In a dark room, she shines a tiny spot of light onto a chloroplast.

● She adds bacteria that are attracted by oxygen.

Explain why most of the bacteria are found around the spot of light. (analyze)

______This is where photosynthesis takes place (1pt) and bacteria need oxygen to

respire (1pt). This oxygen is the waste product of photosynthesis. (2 pts)

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Part B ( 5 marks)

Cells in the human body are specialized to carry out their particular function.

(a)The diagram shows a sperm cell.

The sperm cell is adapted for traveling to, then fertilizing, an egg.

(ii) How do the mitochondria help the sperm to carry out its function? (understand and
analyze))
(2 marks)
The mitochondria break down nutrients to provide energy for the sperm to move fast.

(ii) The nucleus of the sperm cell is different from the nucleus of body cells.
Give one way in which the nucleus is different. (apply) (1mark)
__________________the sperm nucleus is haploid \ contains one set of the
chromosomes/ half the genetic material__________________________________

(b) Stem cells from human embryos are used to treat some diseases in humans.
Explain why. (analyze) (2 marks)
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Stem cells are not specialized cells or didn’t undergo division\ are not specific to a
certain function\ (1 pt) yet if they are taken from the embryo, it means they can be
differentiated to regenerate or repair tissues (1 pt) that have been damaged or
deceased.

Criterion Score 93/

100

Test Objectives: 9/10

1. Structure of learning objectives statements
2. Coherence with questions construction (validity)
3. Variety of Bloom’s Taxonomy levels
Test Format: 1010
1. headings and subheadings (test title, student name,
date, test directions, scores distribution, illustration
s)
2. organization (questions sections, line font, line spaci
ng, page number, clear sections)
3. language structure (No grammatical errors)
Test Item Construction: Objective Part 18 /20
1. proper, complete, and clear construction of short an
swer, true & false, MCQ, and matching questions
2. questions validity
3. proper identification of Bloom’s Taxonomy level for
each question and its variety
Test Item Construction: Subjective Part 19 /20
1. proper, complete, and clear construction of restricte
d and non-restricted questions
2. questions validity
3. proper identification of Bloom’s Taxonomy level for
each question and its variety
Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels 18 /20
1. proper identification for each question
2. coverage of the six levels if it’s possible (rememberi
ng, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating,
creating)
Rubrics Score – subjective non-restricted item 9/10
1. description of the task,
2. the scale to be used,
3. the dimensions of the task,
4. the description of each dimension on the scale
5. originality of the rubric construction
Answer Key: clarity, accuracy, and completeness 10/10
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