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2012 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Form 1

NGSSS Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points

Possible Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory and advances in science 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Comparing plant and animal cells—mitochondria; General structures—eukaryotic cells 3

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation; Translation 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Cytokinesis; Role of meiosis—sexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 3

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Nucleic acids—primary function; Proteins—molecular structure 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—anaerobic; Cellular respiration—products; Role of ATP 3

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—moderating temperature 1

SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific explanations; Evaluating scientific investigations; Making inferences 3

Reporting Category Point Total 20

Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution—comparative embryology; Evidence for evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 4

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Eukarya 2

SC.912.L.15.8 Conditions required for life; Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift; Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Codominance; Incomplete dominance 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14

Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems SC.912.L.14.7 Flowers; Plant roots; Plant structures—photosynthesis 3 SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1

SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—society 2

SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs; Human development fertilization to birth 2

SC.912.L.17.5

Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—climate

change; Consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems

5

SC.912.L.17.9 Carbon cycle; Energy pathways—energy pyramid; Energy pathways—food web 3

SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 4 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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2012 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Form 2

NGSSS Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points

Possible Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory and advances in science 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Comparing plant and animal cells—cell wall; General structures—eukaryotic cells; General structures—plant cells 3

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation; Transcription 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Cytokinesis; Role of meiosis—asexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Lipids—primary function; Nucleic acids—primary function 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—anaerobic; Role of ATP 2 SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—moderating temperature 1

SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific explanations; Evaluating scientific investigations 3

Reporting Category Point Total 20

Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Animalia; Understanding classification 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Conditions required for life; Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations 2

SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Codominance; Incomplete dominance 3

SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1 Reporting Category Point Total 14

Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems SC.912.L.14.7 Dermal tissue; Flowers; Plant leaves; Plant structures—reproduction 4 SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1

SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—society 2

SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs; Human development fertilization to birth 2

SC.912.L.17.5

Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—climate

change; Consequences to biodiversity—human activity; consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic

systems; Limiting factors

7

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—energy pyramid 1 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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2012 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Form 3

NGSSS Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points

Possible Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory and advances in science 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Comparing plant and animal cells—cell wall; General structures—eukaryotic cells 3

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation; Translation 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Cytokinesis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction 3

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Carbohydrates—primary function; Nucleic acids—primary function 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—anaerobic 1

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—moderating temperature; Properties of water—solvent 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions; Designing scientific investigations; Evaluating scientific explanations; Making inferences 4

Reporting Category Point Total 20

Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Plantae; Distinguishing characteristics—Protista 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Evaluating scientific claims—origin of life; Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2

SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift; Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Incomplete dominance 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14

Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems SC.912.L.14.7 Cones; Flowers; Plant leaves; Plant structures—transpiration 4 SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—society 2 SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs; Human development fertilization to birth 2

SC.912.L.17.5

Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—climate

change; Consequences to biodiversity—human activity; Life in aquatic systems; Limiting factors

6

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—energy pyramid 2 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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2012 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Form 4

NGSSS Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points

Possible Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory and advances in science 1 SC.912.L.14.3 Cell wall; General structures—eukaryotic cells 2 SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation; Translation 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Cytokinesis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Lipids—primary function; Nucleic acids—primary function 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—anaerobic; Photosynthesis and cellular respiration relationship; Role of ATP 3

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—moderating temperature; Properties of water—solvent 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific explanations 2 Reporting Category Point Total 20

Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution—comparative anatomy; Evidence for

evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology; Trends in hominid evolution—jaw size

4

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Plantae 2

SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Inherited variations; Overproduction of offspring 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Codominance 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14

Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems

SC.912.L.14.7 Flowers; Plant structures—photosynthesis; Plant structures reproduction 3

SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1

SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—society 2

SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs; Human development fertilization to birth 2

SC.912.L.17.5

Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—climate

change; Consequences to biodiversity—human activity; Life in aquatic systems

5

SC.912.L.17.9 Carbon cycle; Energy pathways—energy pyramid 3 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 4 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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What is content focus? "Content focus" is a term that defines the specific content measured by each 2012 Biology 1 EOC Assessment test item. The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) benchmarks and content foci assessed on the 2012 Biology 1 EOC Assessment are not predictive of future Biology 1 EOC Assessments. How should use of Content Focus Reports be limited? Content Focus Reports should not be used to make decisions about instruction at the individual student level. Some reporting categories have too few test items to report reliable or meaningful scores at the student level. While well-intended, providing remedial instruction in a specific reporting category may not be justified and may be an inefficient use of instructional time. Content focus data should not be used as sole indicators to determine remedial needs of students. When interpreting content focus data, the following precautions and information should also be considered:

• The number of items in a reporting category may vary from one year to another. Consequently, users should not compare performance data such as mean percent correct.

• Mean content area scores for each test form might be different; therefore, users should not compare content area scores across test forms.

• The difficulty of the items measuring each benchmark will vary from one year to the next. Consequently, users should not compare content area scores across years.

• The analysis is based on state-level data that are not intended to provide specific classroom, school, or district interpretations.

• Scale score values cannot accurately be determined using Content Focus Reports for a number of reasons. For instance, test scores are generated from students’ performance on the entirety of the test, which accounts for the difficulty (also called cognitive complexity) of test items.

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Spring 2013 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 1 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell wall; Comparing plant and animal cells—chloroplasts; Comparing plant and

animal cells—mitochondria; Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 4

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation; Similarities in genetic codes 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Cytokinesis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of

meiosis—asexual reproduction 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Carbohydrates—primary function;

Proteins—molecular structure 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Role of ATP 1 SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific explanations; Making inferences 2

Reporting Category Point Total 20

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—comparative

embryology; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Distinguishing characteristics—Animalia; Distinguishing characteristics—Fungi;

Distinguishing characteristics—Protista 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Evaluating scientific claims—origin of life; Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift; Inherited variations 2 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Codominance; Polygenic inheritance 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Cones; Plant leaves; Plant structures—reproduction;

Plant structures—transpiration 4

SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—individual 3 SC.912.L.16.13 Human development fertilization to birth 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—human

activity; Life in aquatic systems 5

SC.912.L.17.9 Carbon cycle; Energy pathways—energy pyramid; Energy pathways—food web 3 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 4 SC.912.N.1.1 Designing scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Spring 2013 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 2 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory and advances in science 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Cell wall; Comparing plant and animal cells—cilia; Comparing

plant and animal cells—mitochondria; Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 5

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of mitosis—

asexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Carbohydrates—primary function;

Proteins—molecular structure 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Photosynthesis and cellular respiration relationship 1 SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—solvent 1 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific explanations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 20

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—comparative

embryology; Trends in hominid evolution—skull shape 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Distinguishing characteristics—Animalia; Distinguishing characteristics—Plantae;

Understanding classification 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift; Increasing genetic variation 2 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Codominance; Predicting inherited patterns 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Plant leaves; Plant structures—reproduction; Plant structures—transpiration;

Vascular tissue 4

SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of genetic factors 1 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—individual 3 SC.912.L.16.13 Human development fertilization to birth 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—human

activity; Life in aquatic systems; Limiting factors 7

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—food web 1 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 4 SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 1

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Spring 2013 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 3 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory and advances in science 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell wall; Comparing plant and animal cells—cell wall; Comparing plant and

animal cells—mitochondria; General structures—plant cells 4

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Translation 2

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of meiosis—

sexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Carbohydrates—primary function;

Proteins—molecular structure 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—aerobic; Role of ATP 2 SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific explanations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 20

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—comparative

anatomy; Evidence for evolution—comparative embryology 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Distinguishing characteristics—Animalia; Distinguishing characteristics—Fungi;

Understanding classification 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Conditions required for life; Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift; Increasing genetic variation 2 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Codominance; Polygenic inheritance 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Plant leaves; Plant structures—reproduction; Vascular tissue 5 SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental 2 SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—climate change; Changes in ecosystems— succession;

Consequences to biodiversity—human activity; Life in aquatic systems; Limiting factors

6

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—food web 2 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 4 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Spring 2013 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 4 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus

Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Evaluating scientific claims—cell theory 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell wall; Comparing plant and animal cells—mitochondria; Comparin prokaryotic

and eukaryotic cells 3

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation 3 SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Mitosis—anaphase 3

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Carbohydrates—primary

function; Proteins—molecular structure 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Photosynthesis—reactants 1 SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions; Designing scientific investigations; Evaluating scientific

explanations; Making inferences 4

Reporting Category Point Total 20

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—biogeography;

Evidence for evolution—comparative embryology; Evidence for evolution— fossil record

4

SC.912.L.15.6 Distinguishing characteristics—Animalia; Distinguishing characteristics—Eukarya;

Understanding classification 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift 1 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Codominance; Sex-linked inheritance 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Dermal tissue; Plant leaves; Plant roots; Plant structures—reproduction 4 SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—society 3 SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs; Male reproductive organs 2

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—human

activity; Consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems 5

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—food web 2 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resources 4 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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What is content focus? "Content focus" is a term that defines the specific content measured by each Spring 2013 Biology 1 EOC Assessment test item. The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) benchmarks and content foci assessed on the Spring 2013 Biology 1 EOC Assessment are not predictive of future Biology 1 EOC Assessments. What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports? Content Focus Reports should not be used to make decisions about instruction at the individual student level. Some reporting categories have too few test items to report reliable or meaningful scores at the student level. While well-intended, providing remedial instruction in a specific reporting category may not be justified and may be an inefficient use of instructional time. Content focus data should not be used as sole indicators to determine remedial needs of students. When interpreting content focus data, the following cautions and information should also be considered:

• The number of items in a reporting category may vary from one year to another. Consequently, users should not compare performance data such as mean percent correct.

• Mean content area scores for each test form might be different; therefore, users should not compare content area scores across test forms.

• The difficulty of the items measuring each benchmark will vary from one year to the next. Consequently, users should not compare content area scores across years.

• The analysis is based on state-level data that are not intended to provide specific classroom, school, or district interpretations.

• Scale score values cannot accurately be determined using Content Focus Reports for a number of reasons. For instance, test scores are generated from students’ performance on the entirety of the test, which accounts for the difficulty (also called cognitive complexity) of test items.

How may content area scores be used? Guidance on how content area scores may be used by schools and districts is provided on pages 10-11 of Understanding Florida End-of-Course Assessment Reports, Spring 2013 (PDF).

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Spring 2014 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 1 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Evaluating scientific claims—cell theory 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; General structures—eukaryotic cells; General structures—plant cells 4

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Mitosis—anaphase; Role of meiosis—sexual reproduction; Role of meiosis—asexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Lipids—primary function 2

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—anaerobic; Photosynthesis and cellular respiration relationship; Role of ATP 3

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Designing scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 3 SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Fungi 2 SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2

SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift; Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations; Overproduction of offspring 4

SC.912.L.16.1 Codominance; Sex-linked inheritance 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Cones; Plant leaves 2 SC.912.L.14.26 Brain stem 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Blood viscosity 1 SC.912.L.14.52 Immune system—specific response; Significance of pathogenic agents 2 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—society 2 SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—climate change; Consequences to biodiversity—climate

change; Consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems—temperature; Limiting factors

6

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—food web 1 SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Monitoring environmental parameters 4 SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 2

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Spring 2014 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 2 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Identifying what is science—cell theory 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Comparing plant and animal cells—cell wall; Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; General structures—eukaryotic cells 4

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Mitosis—anaphase; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Nucleic acids—primary function 2

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—anaerobic; Photosynthesis—reactants; Photosynthesis and cellular respiration relationship 3

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior 1 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific explanations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 2

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Plantae; Understanding classification 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Gene flow; Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Sex-linked inheritance 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 14 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Cones; Dermal tissue; Plant leaves 4 SC.912.L.14.26 Pons 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Resistance 1 SC.912.L.14.52 Immune system—nonspecific response; Significance of pathogenic agents 2

SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—individual; Impact of biotechnology—society 3

SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Limiting factors 5

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—food web; Water cycle 2 SC.912.L.17.20 Monitoring environmental parameters 1 SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Spring 2014 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 3 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Identifying what is science—cell theory 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Comparing plant and animal cells—common structures; Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; General structures—eukaryotic cells 4

SC.912.L.16.3 Chromosomal mutation; Gene mutation 2

SC.912.L.16.17 Meiosis I and II—prophase; Mitosis—anaphase; Mitosis—telophase; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 5

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Nucleic acids—primary function; Proteins—molecular structure 3

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration—anaerobic 1 SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific explanations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Fungi; Understanding classification 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 1 SC.912.L.15.13 Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Codominance; Incomplete dominance; Sex-linked inheritance 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Cones; Plant leaves 2 SC.912.L.14.26 Occipital lobe 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Blood pressure 1 SC.912.L.14.52 Immune system—nonspecific response; Significance of pathogenic agents 2 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental 1 SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Changes in ecosystems—

succession; Consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems—temperature; Limiting factors

6

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—energy pyramid; Energy pathways—food web 2

SC.912.L.17.20 Costs and benefits—renewable resources; Human impact on environmental systems 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions; Designing scientific investigations; Making inferences 4 Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.

Spring 2014 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 4 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory 1

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Comparing plant and animal cells—chloroplasts; Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 3

SC.912.L.16.3 Gene mutation 2

SC.912.L.16.17 Mitosis—anaphase; Mitosis—prophase; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 5

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Nucleic acids—primary function 3 SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration; Cellular respiration—anaerobic 2

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—freezing 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Making inferences 2

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evidence for evolution—fossil record; Evidence for evolution—molecular biology 2

SC.912.L.15.6 Distinguishing characteristics—Animalia; Distinguishing characteristics—Plantae; Understanding classification 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Genetic drift; Inherited variations; Overproduction of offspring 3

SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Predicting inherited patterns; Sex-linked inheritance 3

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 1 Reporting Category Point Total 14

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Cones; Plant leaves; Plant structures—reproduction 3 SC.912.L.14.26 Parietal lobe 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Resistance 1 SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of pathogenic agents 1 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental 1 SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Carrying capacity; Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences

to biodiversity—human activity; Consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Limiting factors

7

SC.912.L.17.9 Carbon cycle; Energy pathways—food web 2

SC.912.L.17.20 Human impact on environmental systems; Monitoring environmental parameters; Using renewable resources 3

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 2 Reporting Category Point Total 22

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What is content focus? "Content focus" is a term that defines the specific content measured by each Spring 2014 Biology 1 EOC Assessment test item.

The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) benchmarks and content foci assessed on the Spring 2014 Biology 1 EOC Assessment are not predictive of future Biology 1 EOC Assessments.

What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports? Content Focus Reports should not be used to make decisions about instruction at the individual student level. Some reporting categories have too few test items to report reliable or meaningful scores at the student level. While well-intended, providing remedial instruction in a specific reporting category may not be justified and may be an inefficient use of instructional time. Content focus data should not be used as sole indicators to determine remedial needs of students.

When interpreting content focus data, the following cautions and information should also be considered:

• The number of items in a reporting category may vary from one year to another. Consequently, users should not compare performance data such as mean percent correct.

• Mean content area scores for each test form might be different; therefore, users should not compare content area scores across test forms.

• The difficulty of the items measuring each benchmark will vary from one year to the next. Consequently, users should not compare content area scores across years.

• The analysis is based on state-level data that are not intended to provide specific classroom, school, or district interpretations.

• Scale score values cannot accurately be determined using Content Focus Reports for a number of reasons. For instance, test scores are generated from students’ performance on the entirety of the test, which accounts for the difficulty (also called cognitive complexity) of test items.

How may content area scores be used? Guidance on how content area scores may be used by schools and districts is provided on pages 11-12 of Understanding Florida End-of-Course Assessment Reports, Spring 2014 (PDF).

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Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.

Spring 2015 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 1 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory and advances in science 2 SC.912.L.14.3 Cell wall; General structures—animal cells; General structures—plant cells 3 SC.912.L.16.3 Gene mutation 2

SC.912.L.16.17 Meiosis I and II—anaphase; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of meiosis—sexual reproduction; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Proteins—molecular structure 2 SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration; Photosynthesis 2

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions; Designing scientific investigations; Evaluating scientific investigations 3

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—biogeography; Evidence for evolution—comparative embryology 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Archaea; Distinguishing characteristics—Fungi 3

SC.912.L.15.8 Conditions required for life; Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2 SC.912.L.15.13 Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations; Overproduction of offspring 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Incomplete dominance 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Evaluating scientific investigations 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Plant structures—photosynthesis 1 SC.912.L.14.26 Brain stem 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Resistance 1 SC.912.L.14.52 Immune system—specific response; Significance of pathogenic agents 2 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—individual 2 SC.912.L.16.13 Human development—first trimester 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Carrying capacity; Changes in ecosystems—climate change; Changes in

ecosystems—seasonal variations; Life in aquatic systems—depth; Life in aquatic systems—temperature; Llimiting factors

7

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—energy pyramid; Energy pathways—food web 2 SC.912.L.17.20 Costs and benefits—renewable resources; Human impact on environmental systems 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.

Spring 2015 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 2 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory; Cell theory and advances in science 2 SC.912.L.14.3 Comparing plant and animal cells—cell wall; General structures—plant cells 2 SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation 2

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of meiosis—sexual reproduction; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Lipids—primary function 2 SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration; Photosynthesis—products 2

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific explanations; Evaluating scientific investigations; Making inferences 4

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—biogeography; Evidence for evolution—comparative anatomy 3

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Plantae 2 SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2

SC.912.L.15.13 Increasing genetic variation; Inherited variations; Overproduction of offspring 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Codominance 3 SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Plant structures—photosynthesis; Plant structures—reproduction 2 SC.912.L.14.26 Frontal lobe 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Resistance 1 SC.912.L.14.52 Immune system—nonspecific response; Significance of genetic factors 2 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—individual 2 SC.912.L.16.13 Human development fertilization to birth 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—climate change; Changes in ecosystems—seasonal

variations; Consequences to biodiversity—human activity; Life in aquatic systems; Life in aquatic systems—temperature; Limiting factors

6

SC.912.L.17.9 Carbon cycle; Energy pathways—energy pyramid 2

SC.912.L.17.20 Costs and benefits—renewable resources; Human impact on environmental systems 3

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions; Evaluating scientific investigations 2 Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.

Spring 2015 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 3 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory; Cell theory and advances in science 2 SC.912.L.14.3 Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; General structures—plant cells 2 SC.912.L.16.3 Gene mutation 2

SC.912.L.16.17 Comparing mitosis and meiosis; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of meiosis—sexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Proteins—molecular structure 2

SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration; Photosynthesis and cellular respiration relationship; Role of ATP 3

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—freezing 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Designing scientific investigations; Evaluating scientific investigations 3

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—biogeography;

Evidence for evolution—molecular biology; Trends in hominid evolution—brain size

4

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Understanding classification 2 SC.912.L.15.8 Evaluating sources of info—origins of life; Scientific explanations for life on Earth 2

SC.912.L.15.13 Increasing genetic variation; Nonrandom mating; Overproduction of offspring 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Multiple alleles 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions 1

Reporting Category Point Total 14 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Plant leaves; Plant stems 2 SC.912.L.14.26 Occipital lobe 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Resistance 1 SC.912.L.14.52 Significance of genetic factors; Vaccines 2 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—individual 2 SC.912.L.16.13 Male reproductive organs 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Carrying capacity; Changes in ecosystems—climate change;

Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Life in aquatic systems—temperature; Limiting factors

5

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—energy pyramid; Energy pathways—food web 2

SC.912.L.17.20 Costs and benefits—renewable resources; Human impact on environmental systems; Monitoring environmental parameters 3

SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 3 Reporting Category Point Total 22

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Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.

Spring 2015 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

Form 4 NGSSS

Benchmark Content Focus Number of Points Possible

NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular Biology Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.1 Cell theory; Cell theory and advances in science 2

SC.912.L.14.3 Cell membrane; Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; General structures—plant cells 3

SC.912.L.16.3 DNA replication; Gene mutation; Similarities in genetic codes 3

SC.912.L.16.17 Mitosis—anaphase; Role of meiosis—sexual reproduction; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction; Uncontrolled cell growth 4

SC.912.L.18.1 Biochemical reactions and enzymes; Nucleic acids—primary function 2 SC.912.L.18.9 Cellular respiration 1

SC.912.L.18.12 Properties of water—cohesive behavior; Properties of water—solvent 2

SC.912.N.1.1 Defending conclusions; Designing scientific investigations; Evaluating scientific investigations 3

Reporting Category Point Total 20 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.15.1 Evaluating scientific claims—evolution; Evidence for evolution—biogeography;

Evidence for evolution—observable changes; Identifying what is science—evolution

4

SC.912.L.15.6 Changes in organism classification; Understanding classification 2 SC.912.L.15.8 Scientific explanations for life on Earth 1

SC.912.L.15.13 Gene flow; Increasing genetic variation; Overproduction of offspring 3 SC.912.L.16.1 Analyzing patterns of inheritance; Multiple alleles 2 SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2

Reporting Category Point Total 14 NGSSS Benchmark Reporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Number of Points Possible

SC.912.L.14.7 Cones 1 SC.912.L.14.26 Frontal lobe 1 SC.912.L.14.36 Exercise; Resistance 2 SC.912.L.14.52 Immune system—specific response; Vaccines 2 SC.912.L.16.10 Impact of biotechnology—individual; Impact of biotechnology—society 2 SC.912.L.16.13 Female reproductive organs 1

SC.912.L.17.5 Changes in ecosystems—climate change; Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Life in aquatic systems—temperature; Limiting factors 5

SC.912.L.17.9 Energy pathways—energy pyramid; Energy pathways—food web 2

SC.912.L.17.20 Costs and benefits—renewable resources; Human impact on environmental systems; Monitoring environmental parameters; Using renewable resources 4

SC.912.N.1.1 Analyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigations 2 Reporting Category Point Total 22

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What is content focus? "Content focus" is a term that defines the specific content measured by each Spring 2015 Biology 1 EOC Assessment test item.

The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) benchmarks and content foci assessed on the Spring 2015 Biology 1 EOC Assessment are not predictive of future Biology 1 EOC Assessments.

What cautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports? Content Focus Reports should not be used to make decisions about instruction at the individual student level. Some reporting categories have too few test items to report reliable or meaningful scores at the student level. While well-intended, providing remedial instruction in a specific reporting category may not be justified and may be an inefficient use of instructional time. Content focus data should not be used as sole indicators to determine remedial needs of students.

When interpreting content focus data, the following cautions and information should also be considered:

• The number of items in a reporting category may vary from one year to another. Consequently, users should not compare performance data such as mean percent correct.

• Mean content area scores for each test form might be different; therefore, users should not compare content area scores across test forms.

• The difficulty of the items measuring each benchmark will vary from one year to the next. Consequently, users should not compare content area scores across years.

• The analysis is based on state-level data that are not intended to provide specific classroom, school, or district interpretations.

• Scale score values cannot accurately be determined using Content Focus Reports for a number of reasons. For instance, test scores are generated from students’ performance on the entirety of the test, which accounts for the difficulty (also called cognitive complexity) of test items.

How may content area scores be used? Guidance on how content area scores may be used by schools and districts is provided on pages 11-12 of Understanding Florida End-of-Course Assessment Reports, Spring 2015 (PDF).