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13.
2. B
14.
3. D
15.
B*
4. A
16.
B**
5. B
17.
6. C
18.
7. C
19.
8. D
20.
9. C
21.
10. B
22.
11. A
23.
12. C
24.
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*If MC14 is A, then MC15 is A
B, then MC15 is B
C, then MC15 is C
D, then MC15 is D
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Disease
Competition
Score
4
Standard
of
Excellence
2
Acceptable
Standard
1
0
Scoring Description
The response is well organized and addresses all the major points of the question.
Relevant scientific concepts and examples are identified and interrelationships are
explicit. The descriptions and/or explanations of these concepts are correct, well
organized, and reflect thorough understanding and logical consistency of thought.
The student uses complete sentences that make effective use of scientific vocabulary.
When appropriate, suitable metaphors, similes, diagrams, and/or sketches are used to
illustrate descriptions and/or explanations.
The response is organized and addresses most of the major points of the question.
Relevant scientific concepts and examples are identified and interrelationships are
evident. The descriptions and/or explanations of these concepts are organized and
reflect correct understanding. The student uses complete sentences that employ
correct scientific vocabulary. When appropriate, suitable diagrams or sketches are
used.
The response addresses most major points. Relevant scientific concepts and examples
are identified, and interrelationships are shown. The descriptions and/or explanations
of concepts may be disorganized but demonstrate correct understanding. The
student uses complete sentences but is inconsistent in the use of appropriate scientific
vocabulary, diagrams and sketches.
The response addresses few major points. Concepts are identified, but
interrelationships are not evident. The student superficially describes concepts in
sentences but organizational skills, scientific vocabulary, diagrams and sketches are
minimal.
The response does not address any of the major points of the question at an
appropriate level for a 20-level course.
Disadvantages
May create high levels of panic that may harm
more people than the tsunami would have.
Flood prevention/evacuation measures may
have an adverse effect on the environment.
Equity who will be warned? Will they all
have the same opportunity to access safe
areas?
Cost for development of the system is high,
given these are rare events
Even if the warning system works, will there
be adequate time and organization to enable
anyone to access safe areas?
2
Acceptable
Standard
Scoring Description
The response is well organized and addresses all the major points of the question.
Relevant scientific, technological, and/or societal concepts and examples are identified
and interrelationships are explicit. The descriptions and/or explanations of these
concepts are correct, well organized, and reflect thorough understanding and
logical consistency of thought. Advantages and disadvantages are thoroughly
evaluated. Insightful and convincing arguments are used to support a decision or
judgment, and a range of viewpoints is considered.
The response is organized and addresses most of the major points of the question.
Relevant scientific, technological, and/or societal concepts and examples are
identified and interrelationships are evident. The descriptions and/or explanations of
these concepts are organized and reflect correct understanding. Advantages and
disadvantages are evaluated. Clear and logical arguments are used to support a
decision or judgment, and alternative points of view are considered.
The response addresses most major points. Relevant scientific, technological, and/or
societal concepts and examples are identified, and interrelationships are shown. The
descriptions and/or explanations of concepts may be disorganized but demonstrate
correct understanding. Advantages and disadvantages are listed. Logical arguments
are used to support a decision or judgment, and polar points of view are considered
The response addresses few major points. Concepts are identified, but
interrelationships are not evident. Few Advantages and disadvantages are listed.
Poorly formed arguments are used to support a decision or judgment, and only one
point of view is considered.
The response does not address any of the major points of the question at an
appropriate level for a 20-level course.