SC.7.N.1.2

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Differentiate replication (by others) from repetition (multiple trials).
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 7
Body of Knowledge: Nature of Science
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Big Idea: The Practice of Science -

A: Scientific inquiry is a multifaceted activity; The processes of science include the formulation of scientifically investigable questions, construction of investigations into those questions, the collection of appropriate data, the evaluation of the meaning of those data, and the communication of this evaluation.

B: The processes of science frequently do not correspond to the traditional portrayal of "the scientific method."

C: Scientific argumentation is a necessary part of scientific inquiry and plays an important role in the generation and validation of scientific knowledge.

D: Scientific knowledge is based on observation and inference; it is important to recognize that these are very different things. Not only does science require creativity in its methods and processes, but also in its questions and explanations.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Assessed: Yes
Test Item Specifications
  • Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: MC item(s)
    • Also Assesses
    SC.6.N.1.2Explain why scientific investigations should be replicable.

    SC.6.N.1.4 Discuss, compare, and negotiate methods used, results obtained, and explanations among groups of students conducting the same investigation.

    SC.8.N.1.2 Design and conduct a study using repeated trials and replication.
  • Clarification :
    Students will differentiate between replication and repetition.

    Students will explain why scientific investigations should be replicable.

    Students will compare methods and/or results obtained in a scientific investigation.

    Students will evaluate the use of repeated trials or replication in a scientific investigation.
  • Content Limits :
    None specified
  • Stimulus Attributes :
    None specified
  • Response Attributes :
    None specified
  • Prior Knowledge :
    Items may require the student to apply science knowledge described in the NGSSS from lower grades. This benchmark requires prerequisite knowledge from SC.3.N.1.2, SC.3.N.1.5, SC.4.N.1.2, SC.4.N.1.5, SC.5.N.1.3, and SC.5.N.2.2.
Sample Test Items (1)
  • Test Item #: Sample Item 1
  • Question:

    The following statements were taken from the procedures of four different investigations.

    the statement from which investigation is an example of repetition?
  • Difficulty: N/A
  • Type: MC: Multiple Choice

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2002070: M/J Comprehensive Science 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2002080: M/J Comprehensive Science 2, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2001010: M/J Earth/Space Science (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2001020: M/J Earth/Space Science, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2000010: M/J Life Science (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2000020: M/J Life Science, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2003010: M/J Physical Science (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2003020: M/J Physical Science, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7820016: Access M/J Comprehensive Science 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 and beyond (current))
2002085: M/J Comprehensive Science 2 Accelerated Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2003030: M/J STEM Physical Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2002200: M/J STEM Environmental Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2001025: M/J STEM Astronomy and Space Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
2000025: M/J STEM Life Science (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SC.7.N.1.In.2: Recognize the relationship between the end product (dependent variable) and in the input (independent variable) in an experiment.
SC.7.N.1.Su.2: Recognize what is tested in a simple experiment (dependent variable).
SC.7.N.1.Pa.2: Recognize observable changes in a simple experiment, such as plant growth.

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Lesson Plans

Whirligig – The Importance of Repetition and Replication in Experiments:

Students write a procedure and conduct an investigation that helps them to differentiate replication from repetition. Students drop the whirligig 3-5 times and record how long it takes to fall to the ground.

Type: Lesson Plan

Repetition and Replication Made Easy:

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The Real Thing?:

This is a hands-on (write it, read it, do it) activity to help students master the standard

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Students create their own examples using basketball to differentiate between repetition and replication.

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Original Student Tutorial

Repetition and Replication:

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Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8

Repetition and Replication:

Learn to differentiate replication (by others) from repetition (multiple trials) in experimental design through the information and practice exercises in this interactive tutorial.

Student Resources

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Original Student Tutorial

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Learn to differentiate replication (by others) from repetition (multiple trials) in experimental design through the information and practice exercises in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

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