Classification Performance Task

Using simple items, colored shapes, students use a binary classification system to divide objects, then justify their scheme.

The task assesses primary students' abilities to perform process skills such as classification by using observable differences and similarities.

This task is designed to take students approximately 8 minutes to complete.
Resource ID#: 23277 Type: Assessment
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 1, 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: classification, properties, investigation, scientific inquiry
Instructional Component Type(s): Assessment,  Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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Lesson Plan

Sorting Matter:

Students will recognize that matter can be sorted by various properties.

Type: Lesson Plan

Unit/Lesson Sequence

Observing and Sorting:

In this unit, students learn to make observations that clearly distinguish specific objects from others and how to sort items by different attributes (eg, color, size, weight).

Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence