Task Screener

Criterion A. Tasks are driven by high-quality scenarios that are grounded in phenomena or problems.

Evidence of quality for Criterion A: [ ] No

[ ] Inadequate

[x] Adequate

[ ] Extensive

Suggestions for improvement of the task for Criterion A: Ensure the phenomenon clearly explains why pitch matters for the frogs’ survival or reproduction.

Criterion B. Tasks require sense-making using the three dimensions.

Evidence of quality for Criterion B: [ ] No

[ ] Inadequate

[ ] Adequate

[x] Extensive

Suggestions for improvement of the task for Criterion B: The task successfully integrates constructing explanations with the concept of adaptation and cause-and-effect relationships.

Criterion C. Tasks are fair and equitable.

Evidence of quality for Criterion C: [ ] No

[ ] Inadequate

[x] Adequate

[ ] Extensive

Suggestions for improvement of the task for Criterion C: Provide background information on coquí frogs for students who may be unfamiliar with them.

Criterion D. Tasks support their intended targets and purpose.

Evidence of quality for Criterion D: [ ] No

[ ] Inadequate

[x] Adequate

[ ] Extensive

Suggestions for improvement of the task for Criterion D: Provide a rubric for evaluating the constructed explanations, focusing on the use of evidence from the simulation.

Overall Summary

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