<p> Unit 1: Sorting By Properties Performance Based Assessment</p><p>Grade Level Content Expectations P.PM.E.1 Physical Properties- All objects and substances have physical properties that can be measured. P.PM.01.11 Demonstrate the ability to sort objects according to observable attributes such as color, shape, size, sinking or floating. S.RS.01.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities. S.IA.01.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation. S.IA.01.13 Communicate and present findings of observations.</p><p>Directions: Hand the student a cup of water, 2 sorting mats titled sinking and floating and the following items: ping pong ball, marble, clay, penny, paperclip, cork, rock, bobber, metal washer, wooden bead. Answers: Objects that sink: marble, clay, penny, paper clip, rock, metal washer Objects that float: ping pong ball, cork, bobber, wooden bead</p><p>100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Student sorts all Student sorts 9 Student sorts 8 Student sorts 7 Student sorts 6 Student sorts 10 objects objects objects objects objects 5 objects correctly. correctly. correctly. correctly. correctly. correctly. *If student answers less than 5 questions correctly, give 10% per correct answer example: 2 correct answers would be 20%</p>