MYP Science Level 2 Unit I Summative Assessment

Unit Title: “Problem Solved”

Unit Question: How are problems solved?
Significant Concept: Solving problems is a vital part of becoming a productive citizen
and will help you throughout your life.
Area of Interaction: Human Ingenuity

Deadline: October 18th

Purpose: To become knowledgeable about the scientific method through researching, posing a question or
problem, collecting data, organizing data, analyzing data, concluding and reflecting.

Task: Design a simple controlled experiment and report your findings using the Wilson Foundation Academy
laboratory report format.
 Part I: Design your experiment using the investigation planning sheet provided

 Part II: You will take a lab practical which includes a station for observations/inferences, a station for
measuring with a triple beam balance, a station for measuring with a ruler, and a station for
measuring volume.

Grading:
 See attached MYP Science Criteria B and D for lab write-up
 See attached MYP Science Criteria C for practical performance test
 Criterion B: Communication in science
Maximum: 6

Communication in science enables students to develop the communication skills to become competent and confident when communicating
information in science.
Students should be able to use different communication modes, including verbal (oral, written) and visual (graphic, symbolic), as well as appropriate
communication formats (laboratory reports, essays, and multimedia presentations) to effectively communicate scientific ideas, theories, findings and
arguments in science.
Students should be able to:
 use scientific language correctly
 use appropriate communication modes and formats
 acknowledge the work of others and the sources of information used by appropriately documenting them using a recognized referencing
system.
Suitable assessment tasks for criterion B include scientific investigation reports, research essays, case studies, written responses, debates and
multimedia presentations among others.

Achievement Level descriptor Indicators

level

0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of  Final product is missing more than 5
the descriptors below. required parts

 Cover page is missing, and write up is

The student uses a limited range of scientific language
1-2 correctly.
The student communicates scientific information with
limited effectiveness.
When appropriate to the task, the student makes little
attempt to document sources of information.
not in their own words.
 Final product includes some of the
correct format as outlined in Product
Format.
 5 out of 10 sections of final lab write up
is completely and accurately filled out.
 Final write up is turned in 5 days after
due date.

 Cover page, and write up are mostly in

The student uses some scientific language correctly. their own words.
3-4  Final product includes most of the
The student communicates scientific information with some correct format as outlined in Product
effectiveness. Format.
 7 out of 10 sections of final lab write up
When appropriate to the task, the student partially is completely and accurately filled out.
documents sources of information.  Final write up is turned in 2 days after
due date.
 Cover page, and write up is put in their
The student uses sufficient scientific language correctly. own words.
5-6  All background information is
The student communicates scientific information completed.
effectively.  Final product includes correct format as
outlined in Product Format.
When appropriate to the task, the student fully documents  Each section of final lab write up is
sources of information correctly. completely and accurately filled out.
 Final write up is turned in on or before
due date.

Criterion D: Scientific inquiry

Maximum: 6
This criterion enables students to design and carry out scientific investigations independently.
Students should be able to:
 state a focused problem or research question to be tested by a scientific investigation
 formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning
  design and carry out scientific investigations that include variables and controls, material and/or equipment needed, a method
to be followed, and the way in which the data is to be collected and processed
 evaluate the validity and reliability of the method
 judge the validity of the hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation
 suggest improvements to the method or further inquiry, when relevant.
Suitable assessment tasks for criterion D should provide students with the opportunity to design and carryout a scientific investigation
independently. Some of the possible types of suitable practical work include laboratory experiments, investigations and field studies
among others.

Achievement Level descriptor Indicators

level
 Student does not complete any of the
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of level descriptors.
the descriptors below.

 Student does not meet the minimum

The student attempts to state a focused problem or level of descriptors
1-2 research question.

The method suggested is incomplete.

The student attempts to evaluate the method and respond

to the focused problem or research question.

 Student meets most of the level

The student states a focused problem or research question descriptors.
3-4 and makes a hypothesis but does not explain it using
scientific reasoning.

The student selects appropriate materials and equipment

and writes a mostly complete method, mentioning some of
the variables involved and how to manipulate them.

The student partially evaluates the method.

The student comments on the validity of the hypothesis

based on the outcome of the investigation.

The student suggests some improvements to the method or

makes suggestions for further inquiry when relevant.

 Student meets all of the level

The student states a clear focused problem or research descriptors
5-6 question, formulates a testable hypothesis and explains
the hypothesis using scientific reasoning.

The student selects appropriate materials and equipment

and writes a clear, logical method, mentioning all of the
relevant variables involved and how to control and
manipulate them, and describing how the data will be
collected and processed.

The student evaluates the method, commenting on its

reliability and validity.

The student comments on the validity of the hypothesis

based on the outcome of the investigation.

The student suggests realistic improvements to the method

and makes suggestions for further inquiry when relevant.
 Experiment Report
Name _________________

Problem: The effect of _______________ on __________________

(state the IV) (state the DV)

Hypothesis: If I ______________________ the ____________________

(increase, decrease, or change) (State the IV)

then the ____________________ will ____________________________

(State the DV) (increase, decrease, stay the same, or change)
because ______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Experimental Design: Describe Variables and Control

Independent Variable: _____________________________________

Levels,
Quantity, or
Substances
Trials: How
many times or
when for each

Dependent Variable: ________________________________________

Control: ____________________________________
(the group not getting the I.V.)

Constant Variables: (1)_______________________________

(All must have (2) _______________________________________

Numbers or brand
Name ) (3)_______________________________

(4)_______________________________
Materials List: Be descriptive, such as 10mL graduated cylinder
1. __________________________________________

2. __________________________________________

3. __________________________________________

4. __________________________________________

5. __________________________________________

6. __________________________________________

Procedure: At least ten steps required, five must have numbers

1. ______________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________

6. ______________________________________________________

7. ______________________________________________________

8. ______________________________________________________

9. ______________________________________________________

10.______________________________________________________
Data Table _______________________ vs. ____________________

Independent Dependent Variable

Variable

Graph

Results Sentence: State the actual results, (as IV ______ the DV _____)
_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Summary Paragraph

The effect of __________________ on __________________ is

summarized in the data table and graph. The data ____________________

(doesn’t, partially, or completely supports)
the hypothesis that stated ________________________________________
(restate entire hypothesis)
_____________________________________________________________

Conclusion Paragraph
The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the ________________
(restate title of experiment)

_____________________________________________________________.

From the data we collected our major finding was ____________________

(state how the IV affected the DV)

_____________________________________________________________

We did not expect ______________________________________ to occur.

(insert and anomaly)

A possible explanation for this anomaly is___________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Otherwise our data can be explained by _____________________________

_____________________________________________________________

So our hypothesis was ___________________________________________

(supported, not supported, partially supported)

A suggestion for improving this experiment is _______________________

_____________________________________________________________

A suggestion for a related experiment is ____________________________

_____________________________________________________________