1. Performance Benchmark N.12.A.2 Students know scientists maintain a permanent record of procedures, data, analyses, decisions, and understandings of scientific investigations. High School Science Proficiency Review

2. If you were asked to add one additional arrow to the diagram, which of the following would be the most appropriate connection from a scientific process point of view? a. From hypothesis to pattern. b. From pattern to conclusion. c. From conclusion to questions. d. From question(s) to conclusion.

3. If you were asked to add one additional arrow to the diagram, which of the following would be the most appropriate connection from a scientific process point of view? a. From hypothesis to pattern. b. From pattern to conclusion. c. From conclusion to questions. d. From question(s) to conclusion. Questioning is a key part of scientific inquiry.

4. In her laboratory journal, Kayla enters the following information: “Some mold growth was seen on the agar plate that was streaked with bacteria three days ago. Bacterial colonies were observed on the plate, but the area surrounding the mold did not show any bacteria.” Which of the following describes Kayla’s journal entry? a. Prediction b. Observation c. Conclusion d. Hypothesis

5. In her laboratory journal, Kayla enters the following information: “Some mold growth was seen on the agar plate that was streaked with bacteria three days ago. Bacterial colonies were observed on the plate, but the area surrounding the mold did not show any bacteria.” Which of the following describes Kayla’s journal entry? a. Prediction b. Observation c. Conclusion d. Hypothesis

6. All of the following can be found in a scientist’s notebook. Which of these is considered data? a. A signature and date on every page. b. A table containing the measurements recorded during an experiment. c. A list of possible questions that could be investigated. d. A possible answer to a question that the scientist has.

7. All of the following can be found in a scientist’s notebook. Which of these is considered data? a. A signature and date on every page. b. A table containing the measurements recorded during an experiment. c. A list of possible questions that could be investigated. d. A possible answer to a question that the scientist has. Think “data table”

8. Observe the following diagram, which is taken from one of Charles Darwin’s notebooks. The words “I think” can be seen at the top of the page and a branching diagram is shown below that. The words “I think” represent a permanent documentation of one of Darwin’s a. Hypotheses b. Questions c. Observations d. Laws

9. “I think” indicates that he is most likely making an educated guess The words “I think” represent a permanent documentation of one of Darwin’s a. Hypotheses b. Questions c. Observations d. Laws

10. Formal lab write-ups are often used by high school teachers as part of laboratory assessments. The use of a formal lab write-up is valuable to help students learn how to a. write formal hypotheses and conclusions. b. write similar to the way a scientist might write when publishing work. c. perform the one correct scientific method. d. base an investigation procedure on previous scientific observations.

11. Formal lab write-ups are often used by high school teachers as part of laboratory assessments. The use of a formal lab write-up is valuable to help students learn how to a. write formal hypotheses and conclusions. b. write similar to the way a scientist might write when publishing work. c. perform the one correct scientific method. d. base an investigation procedure on previous scientific observations. There is not just one way to use the scientific method for problem solving.

12. Formal lab write-ups are often used by high school teachers as part of laboratory assessments. The use of a formal lab write-up is valuable to help students learn how to a. write formal hypotheses and conclusions. b. write similar to the way a scientist might write when publishing work. c. perform the one correct scientific method. d. base an investigation procedure on previous scientific observations. A formal lab write up generally does not require writing a new procedure based on previous observations.

13. Formal lab write-ups are often used by high school teachers as part of laboratory assessments. The use of a formal lab write-up is valuable to help students learn how to a. write formal hypotheses and conclusions. b. write similar to the way a scientist might write when publishing work. c. perform the one correct scientific method. d. base an investigation procedure on previous scientific observations. You might write a hypothesis or conclusion even without a formal report.

14. Formal lab write-ups are often used by high school teachers as part of laboratory assessments. The use of a formal lab write-up is valuable to help students learn how to a. write formal hypotheses and conclusions. b. write similar to the way a scientist might write when publishing work. c. perform the one correct scientific method. d. base an investigation procedure on previous scientific observations. a “formal lab write-up” could be a model for a published report or journal article