Unpacking Practice
Example 1: Describe, model, and classify shapes and figures using applicable properties.
Step 1: Unpack the indicator
Content, Domain
Level of Demand (verbs):
Range of types and kinds:
Step 2. Draft the scoring guide
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Step 3:Determine what method/type of demonstration will allow students to provide evidence of the target.
Example 2:Solve real-life problems using addition and subtraction of simple fractions.
Step 1: Unpack the indicator.
Content, Domain:
Level of Demand (verbs):
Range of types and kinds:
Step 2: Write the scoring guide.
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Step 3. Determine what method/type of demonstration will allow students to provide evidence of the target.
Example 3. Solve multi-step, real-life problems using the four operations with whole numbers.
Step 1: Unpack the indicator.
Content, Domain:
Level of Demand (verbs):
Range of types and kinds:
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Step 3. Determine what method/type of demonstration will allow students to provide evidence of the target.
Example 4: MLR’s Social Studies 9-Diploma. A1. h. Present and defend a well-supported position to a variety of audiences using a prescribed format.
Step 1: Unpack the indicator.
Content, Domain:
Level of Demand (verbs):
Range of types and kinds:
Step 2: Draft the scoring guide.
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Step 3. Determine what method/type of demonstration will allow students to provide evidence of the target.
Example 5: CCSS RI – 6 Grade 5. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
Step 1: Unpack the indicator.
Content, Domain:
Level of Demand (verbs):
Range of types and kinds:
Step 2: Draft the scoring guide.
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Step 3. Determine what method/type of demonstration will allow students to provide evidence of the target.
Example 6:CCSS W.1.a. 11-12. Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Step 1: Unpack the indicator.
Content, Domain:
Level of Demand (verbs):
Range of types and kinds:
Step 2: Draft the scoring guide.
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Step 3. Determine what method/type of demonstration will allow students to provide evidence of the target.
Example 6. Text Types and Purposes. W.1. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Step 1: Unpack the indicator.
Content, Domain:
Level of Demand (verbs):
Range of types and kinds:
Step 2: Draft the scoring guide.
Draft Scoring Guide1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Step 3. Determine what method/type of demonstration will allow students to provide evidence of the target.
MCLA September 29, 2014 Assessing Content Proficiency Page 1