Been hammering out our Skills-Based Grading (SBG) objectives for Regents Physics for the coming school year, pulling from the tremendous efforts already in place and utilized by folks such as Frank Noschese, Kelly O’Shea, and others, as well as our state and district standards. In defining these, we were conflicted about how detailed and specific to make our goals, providing students more concrete feedback on their objectives, compared to more general objectives that allow for more interpretation and generalization of the “big picture” concepts.
Eventually, we settled on a fairly specific list of concrete objectives in an effort to provide students specific information on what they need to do well on the end-of-year state culminating exam. These are absolute minimum baseline standards, provided with the strong understanding that these baseline objectives will be augmented throughout the year as we teach significantly above and beyond the state minimums. For example, our current list of magnetism objectives is quite limited, and will most certainly grow in individual classrooms as all our physics classes spend significantly more time on electromagnetic induction than is required to meet the state minimums.
With this large number of objectives, assessment and feedback could become quite involved, which is where our implementation of Gravic Remark OMR will be of tremendous benefit in streamlining assessment on a specific type of standardized exam. Of course, we’ll still have our hands full with more authentic assessments, student-initiated assessments, labs, activities, etc., but it’s a start, and of course, we can always adjust as the year progresses.
Here’s our first pass rough draft:
Math Review
- MAT.A1 I understand and can estimate basic SI units
- MAT.A2 I can convert basic SI units using common metric prefixes
- MAT.A3 I can convert compound SI units
- MAT.B1 I know the difference between scalar and vector quantities
- MAT.B2 I can use scaled diagrams to represent and manipulate vector quantities
- MAT.B3 I can determine x- and y-components of two-dimensional vectors
- MAT.B4 I can determine the angle of a vector given its components
- MAT.C1 I can draw accurate graphs and solve for the slope and y-intercept
- MAT.C2 I can recognize linear and direct relationships and interpret the slope of a curve
- MAT.C3 I can recognize quadratic and inverse relationships
- MAT.D1 I can solve algebraic equations symbolically and numerically
- MAT.D2 I can utilize the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems involving right triangles
- MAT.D3 I can utilize basic trigonometric identities to solve for sides and angles of right triangles
- MAT.E1 I can use my calculator to solve algebraic equations with exponents
- MAT.E2 I can use scientific notation and significant figures effectively
General Skills
- GEN.A1 I can design a reliable experiment that tests a hypothesis, investigates a phenomenon, or solves a problem
- GEN.A2 I can communicate the details of an experiment clearly and completely with a formal lab report
- GEN.A3 I can record, analyze, and represent data in a meaningful way
- GEN.A4 I can identify sources of uncertainty and error
- GEN.B1 I can solve problems using the FSA format
- GEN.C1 I can properly utilize a metric ruler, meter stick, protractor, mass balance and stopwatch
- GEN.D1 I can use writing to clearly and constructively communicate my thoughts to others using proper grammar, spelling, organization, and punctuation
- GEN.D2 I can use technology effectively and appropriately to further my learning
- GEN.D3 I can engage in constructive and responsible discourse in both small and large group environments
Constant Velocity Motion
- VEL.A1 I know the difference between position, distance and displacement
- VEL.A2 I can calculate both distance and displacement
- VEL.B1 I know the difference between average speed and velocity, and instantaneous speed and velocity
- VEL.B2 I can solve problems involving average speed and velocity, and instantaneous speed and velocity
- VEL.C1 I can interpret/draw motion diagrams for objects moving at constant velocity
- VEL.C2 I can interpret/draw d-t and v-t graphs for objects moving at constant velocity
Constant Acceleration Motion
- ACC.A1 I can define acceleration and I know the difference between acceleration and velocity
- ACC.A2 I can calculate acceleration with both direction and proper units
- ACC.B1 I can interpret/draw motion diagrams for objects moving with changing velocity
- ACC.B2 I can interpret/draw d-t, v-t, and a-t graphs for objects moving with changing velocity
- ACC.C1 I can use kinematic equations to solve problems involving objects with changing velocity
- ACC.C2 I can use kinematic equations to solve problems involving objects in free fall
- ACC.D1 I understand that the vertical and horizontal motions of a projectile are independent of one another
- ACC.D2 I can solve problems involving projectile motion for projectiles fired horizontally
- ACC.D3 I can solve problems involving projectile motion for projectiles fired at an angle
Dynamics
- DYN.A1 I understand Newton’s 1st Law of Motion and can define mass and inertia
- DYN.B1 I know the relationship between acceleration, force, and mass (N2)
- DYN.B2 I can draw a properly labeled free body diagram showing all forces acting on an object
- DYN.B3 I understand the relationship between the weight and mass of an object.
- DYN.B4 I can determine unknown forces, accelerations, etc.
- DYN.C1 I understand the meaning of Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion
- DYN.C2 I can recognize and identify force pairs
- DYN.D1 I can define and identify frictional forces
- DYN.D2 I know the factors that determine the amount of static/kinetic friction between two surfaces
- DYN.D3 I can determine the frictional force and coefficient of friction between two surfaces
- DYN.E1 I can calculate the parallel and perpendicular components of an object’s weight to solve ramp problems
UCM & Gravity
- UCM.A1 I can explain and calculate the acceleration of an object moving in a circle at a constant speed
- UCM.A2 I can define centripetal force and recognize that it is provided by forces such as tension, gravity, and friction
- UCM.A3 I can solve problems involving calculation of centripetal force
- UCM.A4 I can calculate the speed, period, frequency, and distance traveled for an object moving in a circle at constant speed
- UCM.B1 I can state and apply Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
- UCM.B2 I know how mass and separation distance affects the strength of the gravitational force between two objects
Momentum and Impulse
- MOM.A1 I can define and calculate the momentum of an object
- MOM.A2 I can determine the impulse given to an object
- MOM.A3 I can use impulse to solve a variety of problems
- MOM.A4 I can interpret and use F vs t graphs
- MOM.B1 I can apply conservation of momentum using momentum tables to solve a variety of problems
- MOM.C1 I can distinguish between elastic and inelastic collisions
Work, Energy, and Power
- WEP.A1 I can define and calculate the work done by a force
- WEP.A2 I can calculate the kinetic energy of a moving object
- WEP.A3 I can calculate the gravitational potential energy of an object
- WEP.B1 I can solve problems using the law of conservation of energy
- WEP.B2 I can solve problems using the work-energy theorem
- WEP.C1 I can calculate the power of a system
- WEP.D1 I can utilize Hooke’s Law to determine the elastic force on an object
- WEP.D2 I can calculate a system’s elastic potential energy
Electrostatics
- ELE.A1 I understand and can calculate the charge on an object
- ELE.A2 I can describe the differences between conductors and insulators
- ELE.A3 I can explain the difference between conduction and induction
- ELE.A4 I understand how an electroscope works
- ELE.A5 I can use the law of conservation of charge to solve problems
- ELE.B1 I can use Coulomb’s Law to solve problems related to electrical force
- ELE.B2 I can compare and contrast Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation with Coulomb’s Law
- ELE.C1 I can define, measure, and calculate an electric field
- ELE.C2 I can solve problems related to charge, electric field, and forces
- ELE.D1 I can define and calculate electric potential energy
- ELE.D2 I can define and calculate electric potential difference (voltage)
- ELE.D3 I can solve basic parallel-plate capacitor problems
Circuits
- CIR.A1 I can define and calculate an electric current
- CIR.A2 I can define and calculate resistance using Ohm’s Law
- CIR.A3 I can explain the factors and calculate the resistance of a conductor
- CIR.B1 I can identify the path and direction of current flow in a circuit
- CIR.B2 I can draw and interpret schematic diagrams of circuits
- CIR.B3 I can use voltmeters and ammeters effectively
- CIR.C1 I can calculate the equivalent resistance for resistors in series
- CIR.C2 I can solve series circuits problems using VIRP tables
- CIR.D1 I can calculate the equivalent resistance for resistors in parallel
- CIR.D2 I can solve parallel circuit problems using VIRP tables
- CIR.E1 I can define power in electric circuits
- CIR.E2 I can calculate power and energy used in circuits
Magnetism
- MAG.A1 I understand that magnetism is caused by moving charges
- MAG.A2 I can describe the magnetic poles and interactions between magnets
- MAG.A3 I can draw magnetic field lines for a magnet
- MAG.B1 I can describe the factors affecting an induced potential difference due to magnetic fields lines interacting with moving charges
Waves
- WAV.A1 I can define a pulse and a wave
- WAV.A2 I understand the difference between a mechanical and an EM wave
- WAV.A3 I understand the difference between a longitudinal and transverse wave
- WAV.A4 I understand the relationship between wave characteristics such as frequency, period, amplitude, wavelength, and velocity
- WAV.B1 I can utilize the superposition principle to analyze constructive and destructive wave interference
- WAV.B2 I understand and can predict the result of the Doppler Effect
- WAV.B3 I can recognize standing waves and explain nodes, antinodes, and resonance
- WAV.C1 I can apply the law of reflection to plane surfaces
- WAV.C2 I can explain the cause and result of refraction of waves
- WAV.C3 I can utilize Snell’s Law to solve problems involving wave refraction
- WAV.D1 I understand the principle of diffraction and can identify its effects qualitatively
- WAV.E1 I recognize characteristics of EM waves and can determine the type of EM wave based on its characteristics
Modern Physics
- MOD.A1 I can explain the wave-particle duality of light
- MOD.A2 I can calculate the energy of a photon from its wave characteristics
- MOD.A3 I can calculate the energy of an absorbed or emitted photon from an energy level diagram
- MOD.A4 I can explain the quantum nature of atomic energy levels
- MOD.A5 I can explain the Rutherford and Bohr models of the atom
- MOD.B1 I can explain the universal conservation laws (mass-energy, charge, momentum)
- MOD.B2 I recognize the fundamental source of all energy in the universe is the conversion of mass into energy
- MOD.B3 I understand the mass-energy equivalence equation (E=mc^2)
- MOD.C1 I can explain how the nucleus is a conglomeration of quarks which combine to form protons and neutrons
- MOD.C2 I understand that each elementary particle has a corresponding anti-particle
- MOD.C3 I can use the Standard Model diagrams to answer basic particle physics questions
- MOD.D1 I can define the known fundamental forces in the universe and can rank them in order of relative strength
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