ILEARN Performance Tasks 4

Question 1

An ILEARN Performance Task instructs: 'Use evidence from at least TWO sources.' A student only cites one source in their essay. How does this affect their score?

Accepted Answer

The student will likely lose points for not meeting the task requirements

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It has no effect if the writing is strong

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The student receives bonus points for focus

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Only grammar affects the score

Question 2

A Math Performance Task asks a student to find 15% of $240 to calculate a tip. What is the correct amount?

Accepted Answer

$36.00

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$24.00

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$32.00

Answer

$18.00

Question 3

In an ILEARN ELA Performance Task, 'citing textual evidence' means the student should:

Accepted Answer

Reference specific words, phrases, or passages directly from the provided sources

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Make up supporting details that sound realistic

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Summarize only their personal opinion

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Only use information they already knew before reading

Question 4

A Performance Task scenario presents a graph showing rising temperatures over 50 years. A student claims, 'Temperatures have risen steadily.' Which graph feature BEST supports this claim?

Accepted Answer

An upward-trending line with consistent slope over the 50-year period

Answer

The graph's title

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A single data point at year 50

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The color scheme of the graph

Question 5

An ILEARN Performance Task rubric awards points for 'cohesion.' Which student writing sample demonstrates the BEST cohesion?

Accepted Answer

Sentences linked with transitions like 'furthermore,' 'as a result,' and 'in contrast'

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A paragraph with random facts listed without connection

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A paragraph that restates the prompt three times

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Writing with many descriptive adjectives

Question 6

A student's Performance Task response is scored as 'partially proficient.' What does this MOST LIKELY indicate?

Accepted Answer

The student showed some understanding but did not fully meet all performance standards

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The student demonstrated full mastery of all skills

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The student did not attempt the task

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The student exceeded all grade-level expectations

Question 7

During an ILEARN Performance Task, a student discovers that two sources contradict each other on the same topic. What is the BEST strategy?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the contradiction and analyze why the sources may differ

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Use only the source that agrees with their opinion

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Discard both sources and rely on personal knowledge

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Use neither source to avoid confusion