I was scanning the Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) for the Biology End of Course assessment here in Washington state, and I had this urge to rearrange them (because I’m a dork). I thought I would share this alternate view in case others are interested. I wanted to be able to see how student life science ideas developed from a Basic understanding up to an Advanced understanding.

Click HERE to see the original Bio EOC PLDs.

Click HERE to see them arranged in a table format. I did this quickly so I apologize for any typos or other errors of layout.

10 responses to “WA Science: Biology EOC Performance Level Descriptors Alternate View”

  1. jryanscied Avatar
    jryanscied

    Very cool, thanks. And I concur you are a dork.

  2. science_4_all Avatar
    science_4_all

    thanks for the confirmation 🙂

  3. […] WA Science: Biology EOC Performance Level Descriptors Alternate View. Like this:LikeBe the first to like this. This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. ← RSC calendar […]

  4. Pat Avatar
    Pat

    Kirk,
    The table view can support teachers’ analysis of student responses and makes it easier to know what understanding is required to support students to the next level. Very nice. Pat

    1. science_4_all Avatar
      science_4_all

      Thanks Pat- you describe much more eloquently how this document might be useful

  5. Adrienne Avatar
    Adrienne

    I like it! I think I’ll share it with a HS Bio group I am working with in a couple weeks, they are working on their class assessments and I was going to have them look at the PLDs but I think this format seems like it might be more useful. I’ll let you know what they think.

    1. science_4_all Avatar
      science_4_all

      I’ll be interested to hear what the bio group says- please share any improvements they make

  6. Craig Avatar
    Craig

    U r a dork genius (or is it genius dork?). Gonna use this with our regional EOC workshop on the 24th. Will let you know how it goes.

  7. mikeb212 Avatar

    I like! This version will be immediately peer-pilfered, which in our world is the highest form of praise!

    1. science_4_all Avatar
      science_4_all

      thanks Mike 🙂

Leave a reply to Pat Cancel reply

I’m Kirk

Welcome to Science for All. This is a site where I share some of my favorite science and STEM education resources. I’ll also write the occasional personal post or opinion about education in general. I hope you enjoy your time here and that you always leave with something helpful.

Let’s connect