Understanding (2)
The student used some of the scientific components to answer the questions on both the quiz and the packet. However, there were minor mistakes, as well as obvious signs that he re-copied the data straight from the text when answering questions on the packet.
On the quiz he was able to match all of the correct vocabulary to the definitions. However, when answering questions about nutrition labels, he answered them all incorrectly due to misreading. When talking with the teacher, I discovered that this student does understand the concepts, however, he likes to rush through his work in order to read his own books.
The packet showed that this student copied exactly the words from the text in order to define certain vocabulary words. He also did not fully answer questions, which may be due to rushing through work and not due to his inability to understand the content.
Planning and Execution (2)
This student used the most important elements of the task, as well as some of the relevant data in order to answer questions. However, this student used an inappropriate strategy to answer questions, as well as misused the diagrams on his quiz.
Most of the evaluation under this category was taken by observing the quiz. This student answered questions incorrectly about the nutrition labels. Questions included amount of calories in one serving, the amount of servings needed to acquire 50% of daily carbohydrates, and the serving size. There were 2 servings on the nutrition label, but instead of giving the correct answer, the student divided the calories and serving size by 2. He also gave the answer to how many servings to acquire 100% of daily carbohydrates instead of 50% and used the grams instead of percentages. These mistakes seem to be due to the rushing of the student to finish his work in order to read.
Communication (1.5)
On the packet, this student used the scientific terminology effectively, however he did this by copying word for word the definitions or concepts found in the paragraphs. He also did not completely answer questions. This student also was found inappropriately using math during his quiz, which has been mentioned above.
When this student had to answer questions that did not specifically have the answers in the paragraph, he only half answered them. One question asked about the ideal temperature and pH, but he only answered with the ideal temperature.
The student also was expected to write in complete sentences, as instructed in the directions. However, this student chose to just put down answers in incomplete sentences.
Persistence (2)
This student managed to complete the simple tasks of the packet without any help from the teacher. For example, this student was able to define the vocabulary that could be found in the paragraphs. However, when the student had to answer questions that were not necessarily given within the paragraphs, the student asked the teacher for help, then completed the questions.
