ILEARN Performance Tasks 5

Question 1

A student writes this thesis for a Performance Task essay: 'This essay will talk about whether zoos are good or bad.' Why is this thesis WEAK?

Accepted Answer

It does not state a clear position or argument

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It is too long

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It uses too many facts

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It mentions zoos, which are off-topic

Question 2

An ILEARN Math Performance Task asks: 'A store sells notebooks for $3.25 each. A student buys 8 notebooks and pays with a $30 bill. How much change does the student receive?' What is the correct change?

Accepted Answer

$4.00

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$3.00

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$26.00

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$5.25

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a PRIMARY source a student might use in an ILEARN Social Studies Performance Task?

Accepted Answer

A letter written by a soldier during World War II

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A textbook chapter summarizing World War II

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A documentary film about World War II

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An encyclopedia article about World War II

Question 4

A Performance Task prompt says: 'Write a narrative about a time you overcame a challenge.' Which element is MOST important to include for a high score?

Accepted Answer

A clear sequence of events with descriptive details and a resolution

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A list of all challenges faced in life

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Only dialogue with no description

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A summary of someone else's challenge

Question 5

In a Performance Task, a student must determine the most cost-effective option. Option A costs $45 for 9 units. Option B costs $56 for 8 units. Which option has the lower unit cost?

Accepted Answer

Option A at $5.00 per unit

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Option B at $7.00 per unit

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Both are equal

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Option B at $5.50 per unit

Question 6

A student is revising a Performance Task response and notices their evidence does not clearly connect to their claim. What revision strategy BEST addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Add an analysis sentence explaining how the evidence proves the claim

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Delete the evidence and leave the claim unsupported

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Replace the claim with the evidence

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Add more evidence without connecting it

Question 7

ILEARN Performance Tasks are designed to measure which type of skill MOST specifically?

Accepted Answer

Capacity to apply, analyze, and communicate knowledge in authentic contexts

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Ability to memorize and recall facts quickly

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Speed of completing multiple-choice questions

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Ability to work in groups on collaborative projects