Which Design Works Better - 1st Grade Science
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Which design works better if the goal is most successful trials and A succeeded $7$ times while B succeeded $5$ times?
Which design works better if the goal is most successful trials and A succeeded $7$ times while B succeeded $5$ times?
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Design A. $7$ successes is more than $5$ successes.
Design A. $7$ successes is more than $5$ successes.
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Which word best completes this claim: “Design A works ___ because it had more successes.”?
Which word best completes this claim: “Design A works ___ because it had more successes.”?
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better. "Better" shows one design outperformed the other.
better. "Better" shows one design outperformed the other.
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Identify the evidence part in this sentence: “Design B is better because it held $8$ cubes.”
Identify the evidence part in this sentence: “Design B is better because it held $8$ cubes.”
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“it held $8$ cubes”. Evidence is the specific measurement, not the opinion.
“it held $8$ cubes”. Evidence is the specific measurement, not the opinion.
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Identify the missing part: “Design B is better because ___.” What must fill the blank?
Identify the missing part: “Design B is better because ___.” What must fill the blank?
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A measured number from the data (with units if used). Claims need specific data to support them.
A measured number from the data (with units if used). Claims need specific data to support them.
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Which sentence uses evidence correctly: “A is better” or “A is better because it went $4$ cm farther”?
Which sentence uses evidence correctly: “A is better” or “A is better because it went $4$ cm farther”?
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“A is better because it went $4$ cm farther.”. Good claims include both opinion and supporting data.
“A is better because it went $4$ cm farther.”. Good claims include both opinion and supporting data.
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What should you do if the data show the two designs have the same result for the goal?
What should you do if the data show the two designs have the same result for the goal?
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Say they tie, or that more testing is needed. Equal results mean no clear winner from current data.
Say they tie, or that more testing is needed. Equal results mean no clear winner from current data.
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What must stay the same in a fair test when comparing two designs?
What must stay the same in a fair test when comparing two designs?
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Only the design changes; everything else stays the same. Fair tests control all variables except the design.
Only the design changes; everything else stays the same. Fair tests control all variables except the design.
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What is the correct comparison word when A has $3$ and B has $8$ for a “less is better” goal?
What is the correct comparison word when A has $3$ and B has $8$ for a “less is better” goal?
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A has less than B. $3$ is less than $8$.
A has less than B. $3$ is less than $8$.
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What is the correct comparison word when A has $9$ and B has $6$ for a “more is better” goal?
What is the correct comparison word when A has $9$ and B has $6$ for a “more is better” goal?
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A has more than B. $9$ is greater than $6$.
A has more than B. $9$ is greater than $6$.
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Choose the best conclusion: A scored $6$ and B scored $6$; which design works better?
Choose the best conclusion: A scored $6$ and B scored $6$; which design works better?
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Neither; they work the same based on the data. Equal results mean neither design is better.
Neither; they work the same based on the data. Equal results mean neither design is better.
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What is the best design when the goal is to get the smallest result (for example, least time)?
What is the best design when the goal is to get the smallest result (for example, least time)?
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The design with the smallest measured value. Compare numbers and pick the lowest one.
The design with the smallest measured value. Compare numbers and pick the lowest one.
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Which design works better if the goal is least time and A took $6$ s while B took $8$ s?
Which design works better if the goal is least time and A took $6$ s while B took $8$ s?
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Design A. $6$ s is less than $8$ s, so A was faster.
Design A. $6$ s is less than $8$ s, so A was faster.
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Which design works better if the goal is farthest distance and A went $9$ cm while B went $11$ cm?
Which design works better if the goal is farthest distance and A went $9$ cm while B went $11$ cm?
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Design B. $11$ cm is greater than $9$ cm, so B went farther.
Design B. $11$ cm is greater than $9$ cm, so B went farther.
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Which option is evidence (not a claim): “Design B went farther” or “Design B went $12$ cm”?
Which option is evidence (not a claim): “Design B went farther” or “Design B went $12$ cm”?
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“Design B went $12$ cm”. Evidence includes specific numbers with units.
“Design B went $12$ cm”. Evidence includes specific numbers with units.
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Which option is a claim (not evidence): “Design A is better” or “Design A held $10$ cubes”?
Which option is a claim (not evidence): “Design A is better” or “Design A held $10$ cubes”?
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“Design A is better”. Claims state opinions; evidence gives measurements.
“Design A is better”. Claims state opinions; evidence gives measurements.
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