Core Common Assessments

    The 9th Grade Science course has three core assessments: Core 1, Core 2, and Core 3. In the space below, we have a brief description of each, along with some answers to questions that are frequently asked about the core assessments.

• CORE 1: This is a performance assessment called "Earthquake Epicenter Assessment". The assessment is to be given to students during the Geology Unit of the course.  Your building science coordinator will have copies for you.

• CORE 2: This is also a performance assessment and is called "The Fishkill Assessment". This assessment is to occur during the Ecology Unit of the course. Your building science coordinator has copies.

• CORE 3: These 6 separate unit assessments that are administered just after the unit is completed. They are the

  • Geology Core Assessment

  • Evolution Core Assessment

  • Oceanography and Climate Core Assessment

  • Vertebrate & Paleontology Core Assessment

  • Botany Core Assessment

  • Ecology Core Assessment.

• These assessments are to be given soon after the unit is taught. Following the 9 to 12 grading procedures, the 6 unit grades are to be accumulated and reported as the exam grade.

• These assessments can be adjusted for special education needs.