IBMYP SCIENCES

9TH G R A D E

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Student Name

Subject Biology Grade Level: 9- A B C D 1st Group 2nd Group

Unit DNA and Genetics

SOI: Observing patterns and consequences in relationships allows scientists to propose new theories that
explain how the living world works.

How is the SA Science is valued by society because the application of scientific knowledge helps to satisfy many basic human
related to the needs and improve living standards. Finding a cure for cancer and a clean form of energy are just two topical
statement of inquiry? examples.

In this assessment, students will process data and evaluate a scientific investigation.

Assessed Criterion
Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating (all strands)
(strands)

You will think and act like a scientist. You will help a scientist friend who designed a scientific investigation on how resistant
mosquitoes can be to DDT after their DNA code mutates. You will collect, process, and interpret qualitative and/or
Assessment Task Type
quantitative data; explain conclusions that have been appropriately reached; evaluate the method of investigation; and
discuss possible improvements or extensions of the scientific investigation.

You should be able to:

 present a given set of raw data. This means that you should organize them in tables, graphs, or charts, whichever is
appropriate.
 process and analyse the data. This means that you should do calculations and interpret your data results.

General Description  You will then write a report with explanations and evaluations of the scientific investigation.
of the Task  use APA citations and a ‘Works Cited’ page (bibliography) when necessary.
 communicate your evaluation by writing a scientific report using the template your teacher prescribes (see below).
 be submitted at the end of the class period, no exception.
See the Summative Assessment Objectives for a more detailed information on how your investigation design will be
assessed.

Assessment Notice November 12, 2019 Assessment Due December 5, 2019

COMMAND TERMS USED IN THE TASK

Command Term Description

Collect Gather information
Describe Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses; Opinions or
Discuss
conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence
Explain Give a detailed account, including
Interpret Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information
Organize Arrange systematically; in order
Outline Give a brief account, including reasons and causes
Present Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
State Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
Transform Solve for mean, median, mode, standandard deviation and other mathematical means of transformation

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 SUMMATIVE
Achievement
Level Descriptor
Level
0 The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the descriptors below.
The student is able to:
I. collect and present data in numerical
and/or visual forms.
II. interpret data.
III. state the validity of a hypothesis
1-2 based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
IV. state the validity of the method
based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
V. state improvements or extensions to
the method.
The student is able to:
I. correctly collect and present data in
numerical and/or visual forms
II. accurately interpret data and
explain results
III. outline the validity of a hypothesis
3-4 based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation
IV. outline the validity of the method
based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
V. outline improvements or extensions
to the method that would benefit the
scientific investigation.
The student is able to:
I. correctly collect, organize and
present data in numerical and/or
visual forms.
II. accurately interpret data and
explain results using scientific
reasoning.
5-6 III. discuss the validity of a hypothesis
based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
IV. discuss the validity of the method
based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
V. describe improvements or extensions
to the method that would benefit the
scientific investigation.
The student is able to:
I. correctly collect, organize,
transform and present data in
7-8 numerical and/or visual forms.
II. accurately interpret data and
explain results using correct
scientific reasoning.
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Task-Specific Clarification
You were able to:
I. collect, and present data in graphs, tables, charts, or any other form of
numerical/pictorial organizer.
II. interpret data by finding patterns or giving meaning/value to the collected
information to determine significance/importance of the results and
conclusions.
III. state whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected with reference to the
outcome of the scientific investigation.
IV. state how the method/procedure allowed for the collection of sufficient
valid data to answer the problem/question based the outcome of the
investigation; for example, whether the measuring instrument measured what
it was supposed to measure, the conditions of the experiment and the
manipulation of variables (fair testing), etc.
V. state improvements and extensions that were specific, realistic, and attainable.
You were able to:
I. correctly collect, and present data in graphs, tables, charts, or any other form
of numerical/pictorial organizer.
II. accurately interpret data by finding patterns or giving meaning/value to the
collected information to determine significance/importance of the results and
conclusions.
III. outline whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected with reference to
the outcome of the scientific investigation.
IV. outline how the method/procedure allowed for the collection of sufficient
valid data to answer the problem/question based the outcome of the
investigation; for example, whether the measuring instrument measured what
it was supposed to measure, the conditions of the experiment and the
manipulation of variables (fair testing), etc.
V. outline improvements and extensions that were specific, realistic, and
attainable.
You were able to:
I. correctly collect, organize, and present data in graphs, tables, charts, or any
other form of numerical/pictorial organizer.
II. accurately interpret data by finding patterns or giving meaning/value to the
collected information to determine significance/importance of the results and
conclusions and by backing them up with scientific evidences, theories, or
principles.
III. discuss whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected with reference to
the outcome of the scientific investigation.
IV. discuss how the method/procedure allowed for the collection of sufficient
valid data to answer the problem/question based the outcome of the
investigation; for example, whether the measuring instrument measured what
it was supposed to measure, the conditions of the experiment and the
manipulation of variables (fair testing), etc.
V. describe improvements and extensions that were specific, realistic, and
attainable.
You are were to:
I. correctly collect, organize, transform and present data in graphs, tables,
charts, or any other form of numerical/pictorial organizer and show
calculations such as totals, averages, standard deviation, or other
appropriate transformations.
II. accurately interpret data by finding patterns or giving meaning/value to the
collected information to determine significance/importance of the results and
conclusions and by backing them up with correct scientific evidences,
theories, or principles.
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 III. evaluate the validity of a hypothesis
based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
IV. evaluate the validity of the method
based on the outcome of a scientific
investigation.
V. explain improvements or extensions
to the method that would benefit the
scientific investigation.
III. evaluate whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected with reference to
the outcome of the scientific investigation.
IV. evaluate how the method/procedure allowed for the collection of
sufficient valid data to answer the problem/question based the outcome of
the investigation; for example, whether the measuring instrument measured
what it was supposed to measure, the conditions of the experiment and the
manipulation of variables (fair testing), etc.
V. explain improvements and extensions that were specific, realistic, and
attainable.

BACKGROUND OF THE SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION

Research Question: How resistant mosquitoes can be to DDT after their DNA code mutates in the presence of
DDT?

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline
chemical compound. It was originally developed as an insecticide, then it became infamous for its environmental
impacts.
A scientist conducted an investigation to determine how resistant mosquitoes can be to DDT after their DNA code
mutates in the presence of DDT. He thought that the more exposure to DDT the mosquitos get, the more they
become resistant to the pesticide.
The following steps were followed:
1. 150 mosquitoes were captured from the environment as a sample set.
2. The mosquitoes were then exposed to a standard dose of DDT (4% DDT for 1 hour) in the laboratory.
3. The number of mosquitoes that died was counted.
4. Those that survived were left to reproduce.
5. A sample was taken from this population every two months and the same procedure was followed for a
period of 16 months.
6. His data were shown below.
Time in Months: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
Number of Mosquitoes Died: 95, 87, 80, 69, 60, 54, 35, 27, 22
Pretend and think like you were also a scientist. One of your scientist friends designed this scientific
investigation. He asked you to help him gather raw data, analyse and interpret them, validate hypothesis,
evaluate method/procedure of conducting the investigation, and suggest improvement and extension for his
investigation.

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 FORMAT OF REPORT
This is the format required to communicate your data and evaluation of the investigation. Strictly follow the
subheadings to organize your report. Under each subheading are guidelines/questions to help you structure your
scientific report. You may use these guidelines as a checklist in order to help you with your thought process.
Remember: Always reference your responses on the information presented in the scenario.

Hypothesis
 What is the hypothesis? Rewrite it here in one statement as: “If….. then….. because”.
 What is the independent variable?
 What is the dependent variable?

Data and Observations

 How can you represent your data in an organized manner? Make sure you have titles, units, and
symbols/legends when necessary.
 How can you transform these raw data?
 Aside from a table, how else can you present these data for easy reading and for finding out relationships
between variables?
 Check out strand I of the summative assessment objectives to make sure you achieve the highest possible marks.

Analysis and Interpretation

 What is the meaning of the data? Why do you say so? What pattern or connection do you see between the
independent and dependent variables?
 Any similarity/difference in the way the data are gathered? What may be the cause of difference, if any? Do
not limit yourself to these questions, though. These are just examples.
 What conclusion can you draw from the set of data?
 Is there any scientific evidence, theory, or principle you see fit to back up your interpretation and conclusion?
 Check out strand II of the summative assessment objectives to make sure you achieve the highest possible
marks.

Validity of Hypothesis/Prediction
 What is the hypothesis?
 Do the data and conclusion support or reject the hypothesis? Why/why not?
 Check out strand III of the summative assessment objectives to make sure you achieve the highest possible marks.

Validity of the Method

 How does the method/procedure allow (or not allow) for the collection of sufficient valid data to answer the
problem/question based the outcome of the investigation?
 Is there any flaw/error/missing information to this method/procedure? Do you think this method is repeatable
by anyone by just by following the procedure?
 Check out strand IV of the summative assessment objectives to make sure you achieve the highest possible
marks.

Improvements and Extensions for the Investigation

 What can you suggest to your friend scientist to improve his investigation in terms of his method? Be specific.
 Can you suggest a similar investigation to compare this investigation’s data and results?
 Can you suggest another investigation design to follow up the data and results of this scientific investigation?
How will it be done?
 Check out strand V of the summative assessment objectives to make sure you achieve the highest possible
marks.

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 STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL AND TEACHER’S FEEDBACK
Descriptor/
1-2
Level
collect, and present data in
graphs, tables, charts, or any
other form of
numerical/pictorial
I organizer
interpret data by finding
patterns or giving
meaning/value to the
collected information to
II determine
significance/importance of
the results and conclusions
state whether the
hypothesis was supported
III or rejected with reference to
the outcome of the scientific
investigation
state how the
method/procedure
allowed for the collection
of sufficient valid data to
answer the
problem/question based
the outcome of the
IV investigation; for example,
whether the measuring
instrument measured what
it was supposed to measure,
the conditions of the
experiment and the
manipulation of variables
(fair testing), etc
state improvements and
extensions that were
V
specific, realistic, and
attainable
Final Marks
Student’s Feedback: How do you think you fair in this assessment?
Teacher’s Feedback
3-4
correctly collect, and present
data in graphs, tables, charts, or
any other form of
numerical/pictorial organizer
accurately interpret data by
finding patterns or giving
meaning/value to the collected
information to determine
significance/importance of the
results and conclusions
outline whether the hypothesis
was supported or rejected with
reference to the outcome of the
scientific investigation
outline how the
method/procedure allowed
for the collection of sufficient
valid data to answer the
problem/question based the
outcome of the investigation;
for example, whether the
measuring instrument
measured what it was supposed
to measure, the conditions of
the experiment and the
manipulation of variables (fair
testing), etc
outline improvements and
extensions that were specific,
realistic, and attainable
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5-6
correctly collect, organize,
and present data in graphs,
tables, charts, or any other form
of numerical/pictorial organizer
accurately interpret data by
finding patterns or giving
meaning/value to the collected
information to determine
significance/importance of the
results and conclusions and by
backing them up with scientific
evidences, theories, or
principles
discuss whether the hypothesis
was supported or rejected with
reference to the outcome of the
scientific investigation
discuss how the
method/procedure allowed
for the collection of sufficient
valid data to answer the
problem/question based the
outcome of the investigation;
for example, whether the
measuring instrument
measured what it was supposed
to measure, the conditions of
the experiment and the
manipulation of variables (fair
testing), etc
describe improvements and
extensions that were specific,
realistic, and attainable
7-8
correctly collect, organize,
transform and present data in
graphs, tables, charts, or any
other form of
numerical/pictorial organizer
and show calculations such as
totals, averages, standard
deviation, or other
appropriate transformations
accurately interpret data by
finding patterns or giving
meaning/value to the collected
information to determine
significance/importance of the
results and conclusions and by
backing them up with correct
scientific evidences, theories,
or principles
evaluate whether the
hypothesis was supported or
rejected with reference to the
outcome of the scientific
investigation
evaluate how the
method/procedure allowed
for the collection of sufficient
valid data to answer the
problem/question based the
outcome of the investigation;
for example, whether the
measuring instrument measured
what it was supposed to
measure, the conditions of the
experiment and the
manipulation of variables (fair
testing), etc
explain improvements and
extensions that were specific,
realistic, and attainable
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