Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time.
Standard detail
MS-LS4-6
Performance Expectation
Depth 2Parent ID: E967CAD0DFE60131C90368A86D17958EStandard set: Grades 6, 7, 8
Original statement
Quick facts
- Statement code
- MS-LS4-6
- Standard ID
- E96A78D0DFE60131C90968A86D17958E
- ASN identifier
- S2454514
- Subject
- Science
- Grades
- 06, 07, 08
- Ancestor IDs
- E967CAD0DFE60131C90368A86D17958EE9676B70DFE60131C90268A86D17958E
- Source document
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)
- License
- CC BY 3.0 US
- Dataset notes
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.