Artful Assessment

Maine Learning Results

Science

Grades 3, 4, 5

A. UNIFYING THEMES
Students apply the principles of systems, models, constancy and change, and scale in science and technology.
A1 Systems: a
A2 Models: a

E. THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
Students understand that cells are the basic unit of life, that all life as we know it has evolved through genetic transfer and natural selection to create a great diversity of organisms, and that these organisms create interdependent webs through which matter and energy flow. Students understand similarities and differences between humans and other organisms and the interconnections of these interdependent webs.
E1 Biodiversity: a, b
E2 Ecosystems: a, c, e

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Visual and Performing Arts

Grades 3, 4, 5

A. DISCIPLINARY LITERACY – VISUAL ARTS
Students show literacy in the art discipline by understanding and demonstrating concepts, skills, terminology, and processes.
A2 Elements of Art and Principles of Design: a, b

B. CREATION, PERFORMANCE, AND EXPRESSION – VISUAL ARTS
Students create, express, and communicate through the art discipline.
B2 Composition Skills

E. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CONNECTIONS
Students understand the relationship among the arts, history and world culture; and they make connections among the arts and to other disciplines, to goal-setting, and to interpersonal interaction.
E2 The Arts and Other Disciplines
E5 Interpersonal Skills: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i

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English Language Arts

Grades 3, 4, 5, grade 4

A. READING
Students read to comprehend, interpret, analyze, evaluate, and appreciate literary and expository texts by using a variety of strategies. They connect essential ideas, evaluate arguments, and analyze the various perspectives and ideas presented in a variety of literary and expository texts.
A1 Interconnected Elements: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Alphabetics, Fluency: e, f
A3 Informational Texts: d

C. RESEARCH
Students engage in inquiry by developing research questions, accessing and verifying a variety of sources, communicating findings, and applying the conventions of documentation. Students present findings orally, in writing, or using mixed media.
C1 Research: b, c, d

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