Each year randomly selected groups of students in grades 5, 8, and 11, work in small groups to solve a problem and present their findings. Teachers score their performances in analysis, cooperation, and persuasion.

5th Grade Assessment Materials

• Performance Task: National Parks
• Performance Task: Student Directions
• Directions for Test Administrator
• Internet Sites
• Presentation Guidelines
• PowerPoint Template
• Final Report Form

8th Grade Assessment Materials

• Performance Task: Music Industry
• Performance Task: Student Directions
• Directions for Test Administrator
• Music Data
• PowerPoint Template
• PowerPoint Printing Directions
• Final Report Form

11th Grade Assessment Materials

• Task Directions: Accident Prevention
• Student Evaluation Form
• Teacher Evaluation Form

• Teamwork Skills Rubric
• Analysis Rubric
• Persuasion Rubric