Biology 1 Content Focus Report - Florida Department Of .

Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “Whatcautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.Spring 2018 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) AssessmentNext Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)Form 1NGSSSBenchmarkNGSSS 12SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS .912.L.15.13SC.912.L.16.1SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS t FocusReporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular BiologyCell theory; Evaluating scientific claims—cell theory;Identifying what is science—cell theoryCell membrane; Comparing plant and animal cells—chloroplasts; Comparing plantand animal cells—vacuoles; General structures—eukaryotic cellsChromosomal mutation; Similarities in genetic codesMeiosis I and II—prophase; Role of mitosis—asexual reproduction;Uncontrolled cell growthBiochemical reactions and enzymes; Nucleic acids—primary function;Proteins—molecular structureCellular respiration—anaerobic; Photosynthesis—productsProperties of water—freezingAnalyzing data; Defending conclusionsReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and EvolutionEvidence for evolution—fossil record; Scientific theory of evolution;Trends in hominid evolution—brain sizeChanges in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Eukarya;Understanding classificationConditions required for life; Evaluating scientific claims—origin of lifeNonrandom mating; Overproduction of offspringDetermining genotypes; Incomplete dominanceAnalyzing data; Making inferencesReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and EcosystemsPlant leaves; Plant stemsFrontal lobeExerciseAntibiotics; Significance of environmental factors; VaccinesImpact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—individualFemale reproductive organsCarrying capacity; Changes in ecosystems—seasonal variations; Consequences tobiodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems—depth; Limiting factorsCarbon cycle; Energy pathways—energy pyramidCosts and benefits—nonrenewable resources; Human impact onenvironmental systems; Monitoring environmental parametersDesigning scientific investigations; Evaluating scientific investigationsReporting Category Point TotalNumber ofPoints PossibleNumber of Points Possible3423321220Number of Points Possible33222214Number of Points Possible211321523222 June 2018 FLDOE/Bureau of K-12 Student AssessmentPage 1 of 5

Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “Whatcautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.Spring 2018 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) AssessmentNext Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)Form 2NGSSSBenchmarkContent FocusNumber ofPoints PossibleNGSSS BenchmarkReporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular BiologyNumber of Points 2SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS .912.L.15.13SC.912.L.16.1SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS .17.5SC.912.L.17.9SC.912.L.17.20SC.912.N.1.1Cell theory; Cell theory and advances in scienceCell membrane; Comparing plant and animal cells—chloroplasts;General structures—prokaryotic cellsChromosomal mutation; Gene mutation; TranslationComparing mitosis and meiosis; Meiosis I and II—prophase;Role of mitosis—asexual reproductionBiochemical reactions and enzymes; Nucleic acids—primary functionCellular respiration—anaerobic; Photosynthesis—productsProperties of water—freezingAnalyzing data; Comparing microscopes—structures; Defending conclusionsReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and EvolutionEvidence for evolution—biogeography; Theories v. laws—evolution; Trends inhominid evolution—jaw sizeDistinguishing characteristics—Eukarya; Evaluating scientific claims—classification; Understanding classificationEvaluating scientific claims—origin of life; Scientific explanations for life on EarthIncreasing genetic variation; Nonrandom matingAnalyzing patterns of inheritance; Incomplete dominanceAnalyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigationsReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and EcosystemsCones; Plant stemsOccipital lobeExerciseImmune system—specific response; Significance of pathogenic agents; VaccinesImpact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—societyMale reproductive organsCarrying capacity; Changes in ecosystems—climate change; Consequences tobiodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems—depth; Limiting factorsCarbon cycle; Energy pathways—food webHuman impact on environmental systems; Using renewable resourcesDesigning scientific investigations; Evaluating scientific investigationsReporting Category Point Total2333221420Number of Points Possible33222214Number of Points Possible211321622222 June 2018 FLDOE/Bureau of K-12 Student AssessmentPage 2 of 5

Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “Whatcautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.Spring 2018 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) AssessmentNext Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)Form 3NGSSSBenchmarkContent FocusNumber ofPoints PossibleNGSSS BenchmarkReporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular BiologyNumber of Points 2SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS .912.L.15.13SC.912.L.16.1SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS .17.5SC.912.L.17.9SC.912.L.17.20SC.912.N.1.1Cell theory; Cell theory and advances in scienceComparing plant and animal cells—chloroplasts; Comparing plant andanimal cells—mitochondria; General structures—eukaryotic cellsChromosomal mutation; DNA replication; Gene mutation; TranslationMeiosis I and II—prophase; Uncontrolled cell growthCarbohydrates—primary function; Effect of environmental factors—enzymeactivity; Nucleic acids—primary function; Proteins—primary functionCellular respiration—anaerobic; PhotosynthesisProperties of water—freezingDefending conclusions; Evaluating scientific investigationsReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and EvolutionEvidence for evolution—comparative anatomy; Evidence for evolution—observable changes; Trends in hominid evolution—languageDistinguishing characteristics—Eukarya; Understanding classificationEvaluating scientific claims—origin of life; Scientific explanations for life on EarthNonrandom mating; Overproduction of offspringAnalyzing patterns of inheritance; Incomplete dominanceAnalyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigationsReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and EcosystemsDermal tissue; Plant stemsFrontal lobeExerciseImmune system—specific response; Significance of genetic factors; VaccinesImpact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—societyFemale reproductive organsCarrying capacity; Changes in ecosystems—succession; Consequences tobiodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems—depth; Limiting factorsCarbon cycle; Energy pathways—energy pyramidHuman impact on environmental systems; Monitoring environmental parameters;Using nonrenewable resourcesAnalyzing data; Designing scientific investigationsReporting Category Point Total2342421220Number of Points Possible32222314Number of Points Possible211321523222 June 2018 FLDOE/Bureau of K-12 Student AssessmentPage 3 of 5

Note: There are limitations in the use of these reports. To understand their use, please read “Whatcautions should be considered when using Content Focus Reports?” on page 5 of this report.Spring 2018 Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) AssessmentNext Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)Form 4NGSSSBenchmarkContent FocusNumber ofPoints PossibleNGSSS BenchmarkReporting Category 1. Molecular and Cellular BiologyNumber of Points 2SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS .912.L.15.13SC.912.L.16.1SC.912.N.1.1NGSSS .17.5SC.912.L.17.9SC.912.L.17.20SC.912.N.1.1Cell theory; Cell theory and advances in scienceCell wall; Comparing plant and animal cells—chloroplasts;Comparing plant and animal cells—common structuresChromosomal mutation; TranscriptionCell cycle—M phase; Meiosis I and II—prophase; Role of mitosis—asexual reproductionEffect of environmental factors—enzyme activity; Nucleic acids—primary function;Proteins—molecular structureCellular respiration—anaerobic; Photosynthesis & cellular respiration relationshipProperties of water—freezing; Properties of water—moderating temperatureAnalyzing data; Defending conclusions; Evaluating scientific investigationsReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 2. Classification, Heredity, and EvolutionEvidence for evolution—comparative embryology;Evidence for evolution—fossil recordChanges in organism classification; Distinguishing characteristics—Eukarya;Understanding classificationEvaluating scientific claims—origin of life; Identifying what is science—origin of lifeIncreasing genetic variation; Inherited variations; Nonrandom matingCodominance; Incomplete dominanceAnalyzing data; Evaluating scientific investigationsReporting Category Point TotalReporting Category 3. Organisms, Populations, and EcosystemsPlant stems; Plant structures—reproductionFrontal lobeExerciseImmune system—nonspecific response; VaccinesImpact of biotechnology—environmental; Impact of biotechnology—societyHuman development fertilization to birthChanges in ecosystems—climate change; Consequences to biodiversity—nonnative species; Life in aquatic systems—depth;Life in aquatic systems—salinity; Limiting factorsCarbon cycle; Energy pathways—food webCosts and benefits—renewable resources; Human impact on environmental systemsDefending conclusions; Designing scientific investigationsReporting Category Point Total2323322320Number of Points Possible23232214Number of Points Possible211221722222 June 2018 FLDOE/Bureau of K-12 Student AssessmentPage 4 of 5

What is content focus?"Content focus" is a term that defines the specific content measured by each Spring 2018 Biology 1 EOCAssessment test item.The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) benchmarks and content foci assessed on theSpring 2018 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 studentlevel. Some reporting categories have too few test items to report reliable or meaningful scores at thestudent level. While well-intended, providing remedial instruction in a specific reporting category maynot be justified and may be an inefficient use of instructional time. Content focus data should not beused as sole indicators to determine remedial needs of students.When interpreting content focus data, the following cautions and information should also beconsidered: 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 notcompare 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 numberof reasons. For instance, test scores are generated from students’ performance on the entiretyof the test, which accounts for the difficulty (also called cognitive complexity) of test items. June 2018 FLDOE/Bureau of K-12 Student AssessmentPage 5 of 5

Spring 2018 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