Group+7+-+Week+2

Group 7 Members:
 * Jessca Delamora
 * Melanie Sell
 * Christina Guillen
 * Deanna Grieco

**__ 1. Use the DISCUSSION tab above to find your discussion questions and/or tasks. __**

//** 2. **// //** POST the selected response items created collaboratively with your discussion group here (as a group decide who will take the lead and post each item): **//

** · ** ** 1 binary-choice assessment item ** True or False: The average human head weighs between 8 and 12 pounds?

(The answer to the question is True)

** · ** ** 1 multiple binary-choice assessment item ** Answer True or False to the following statements about the human brain. 1. The brain controls our movements. 2. Humans breathe through the brain. 3. The brain is protected by the skull. 4. Mice have about the same size brain as humans.

(Answers: True, False, True, False)

** · ** ** 1 multiple-choice assessment item ** What is the organ that pumps blood all throughout the human body? A. The lungs B. The heart C. The kidneys D. The blood vessels and capillaries

(Answer to question: B. The heart)

· ** 1 matching item **

3**__ . POST YOUR GROUP CONSENSUS HERE (The group leader for these 4 Short Answer activities will be the member whose middle name comes earliest in alphabetical order.): __**

Short Answer Item # 1 - flaw(s)? The flaw is the use of too many blanks, and the wording is too confusing and complex it will confuse the students.

Evidence: The Item Writing Guidelines states that a direct question is always better for a short answer question as opposed to filling in the blank. This short answer confuses a student, so the teacher should use a direct question instead. Commandment #4 states Thou shall not employ complex syntax in assessments. The set up of the statement is confusing and there are too many blanks to fill in.

Short Answer Item # 2 - flaw(s)?

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Short Answer Item # 3 - flaw(s)?

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**__ 4. POST YOUR GROUP CONSENSUS HERE (The group leader for these 4 Essay activities will be the member whose birthday is closest to Independence Day, July 4th.): __**

Essay Item # 1 - flaw(s)?

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Essay Item # 2 - flaw(s)?

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Essy Item # 3 - flaw(s)?

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Essay Item # 4 - flaw(s)?

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**__ 5. POST YOUR INDIVIDUAL DESIGNS HERE: __** ** Your own design -JESSICA **


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** Your own design - MELANIE ** How many feet are in 1 meter? Answer: 3 Feet
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Scientists have found that oceans can influence the temperature of nearby landmasses. Coastal landmasses tend to have more moderate temperatures in summer and winter than inland landmasses at the same latitude. Considering the influence of ocean temperatures, explain why inland temperatures vary in summer and winter to a greater degree than coastal temperatures. ** Your own design - CHRISTINA **
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The carries blood away from the heart. (Answer: Arteries)

In 3 paragraphs explain what is the purpose and functions of the heart, lungs, and brain. In addition, be should to include how do the heart, lungs, and brain work together to perform certain tasks, and what task do they do on their own to keep the human body alive and well.
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** Your own design -DEANNA **
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