EDUC 3604 Evaluation of Student Learning Christina Devetzis

Teacher Name Christina Devetzis

Quiz/Test Blueprint Subject Science 9
Topic/Focus Biological Diversity

Taxonomic Level Question Types

Type I Type II Type III/IV

DoK 1 DoK 2 DoK 3 Multiple Short Constructed
Remembering, Applying, Evaluating,
Outcomes Choice
True/False Matching
Answer Response
Total
Understanding Analyzing Creating
A.2.1: distinguish between sexual and
asexual reproduction, and identify and
interpret examples of asexual and sexual
reproduction in different species, by:
describing mechanisms of asexual
reproduction including binary fission,
budding and the production of spores
Question describing mechanisms of sexual Question Question
2
#1 & 6
reproduction
describing examples of organisms
#1 #6
that show both sexual and asexual
reproduction
describing the formation of zygote
and embryo in plant and animal
reproduction

A.2.3: investigate the transmission of

characteristics from parents to offspring,
and identify examples of characteristics in
offspring that are:
the same as the characteristics of
Question Question both parents Question Question Question
the same as the characteristics of one 3
#2 and 5 #9
parent
#2 #5 #9
intermediate between parent
characteristics
different from both parents

A.2.4: distinguish those characteristics that

are heritable from those that are not
Question Question heritable, and identify characteristics for Question Question
2
#3 #7 which heredity and environment may both #3 #7
play a role

A.2.5: identify examples of dominant and

recessive characteristics and recognize that
Question Question dominance and recessiveness provide only Question Question Question
3
#8 #4 & 10 a partial explanation for the variation of #4 #8 #10
characteristics in offspring

Total 4 0 1 3 2 10
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Name: ___________________________ Date:___________________

Science 9: Unit A: Biological Diversity Quiz #2

Part A: Multiple Choice: Read the following questions carefully and circle the best
possible answer (1 mark each)

1. Organisms like bacteria use ___________ to reproduce.

a. Binary fission
b. Fertilization
c. Budding
d. Tubers

2. Autosomal recessive is best defined as genes that are expressed in offspring when they are
inherited by:
a. Male parent
b. Female parent
c. Both parents
d. Neither parent

3. Heritable traits are those that are influenced by:

a. Environment
b. Mutation
c. Location
d. Genetics

4. In humans, the cleft chin is a __________ (I)trait, while in flowers, petal colour can be a
____________ (II) trait.

I II
a. Dominant Recessive
b. Recessive Co-Dominant
c. Dominant Co-Dominant
d. Recessive Recessive
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Part B: Matching
5.
5. Given the parents genotype and the child's phenotype, identify the child's genotype
buyby writing the letter in the corresponding blank. You will not use all of the letters.
(3 marks)

a) Parents: AA, Aa, the same as the characteristics of both _______ Aa

parents
_______ aa
b) Parents: AA, aa, the same as the characteristics of one parent
_______ AA
c) Parents: Aa, Aa, different characteristics from both parents

d) Parents: AA, AA, the same characteristics of one parent

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Part C: Short Answer: Read the following questions carefully and provide an answer in the
space provided.

6. This question consists of two parts. Answer both in the space provided.

a. Define sexual and asexual reproduction. (2 mark)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

b. Provide three similarities and three differences between sexual and asexual
reproduction. Provide your answer in the table below. (6 marks)

Similarities Differences

7. Describe a genetic trait that is affected by environmental factors and explain how this
affects the phenotype. (2 marks)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

8. Give an example of dominant and recessive traits. (2 marks)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Part D: Extended Response: Read the following questions carefully and provide an
answer in the space provided.

9. When buying a kitten, you notice that one parent has brown spots and the other parent
has black. You notice one of the kittens has both brown and black spots. Including a
definition, provide a genetic explanation for what you're seeing. (3 marks)

10. Explain what is meant by autosomal dominance. Use words and images to aid in your
explanation. (2 marks)