Alignment of National Evaluation Series Biology Framework with National Standards

This alignment study identifies the national standards that are addressed in whole or in part by each competency of the assessment framework. An indication of alignment does not necessarily imply complete congruence of the content of a test competency with the relevant standard. The information in this document is subject to change if revisions are made to the assessment framework. Any changes will fully supersede the information contained in this document.

316: Biology
Competency Standards
0001: Understand the characteristics and behavior of the atoms and molecules necessary for life.
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HS. Structure and Function
HS-LS1-1
HS. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
HS-LS1-6
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0002: Understand the components of living things.
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HS. Structure and Function
HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0003: Understand the flow of energy and cycling of matter in different organisms.
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HS. Structure and Function
HS-LS1-3
HS. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-7, HS-LS2-3
HS. Inheritance and Variation of Traits
HS-LS1-4
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0004: Understand the maintenance, growth, and reproduction of organisms.
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HS. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
HS-LS2-1, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-8
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0005: Understand the relationships between organisms within an ecosystem.
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HS. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
HS-LS2-1, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-8
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0006: Understand how energy and matter pass through ecosystems.
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HS. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-5
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0007: Understand how humans impact ecosystems.
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HS. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-7, HS-LS4-6
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0008: Understand inheritance.
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HS. Inheritance and Variation of Traits
HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3
HS. Natural Selection and Evolution
HS-LS4-1
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HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4
0009: Understand natural selection, adaptation, and the diversity of life.
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HS. Natural Selection and Evolution
HS-LS4-1, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-3, HS-LS4-4, HS-LS4-5
National Research Council. Next Generation Science Standards: HS Engineering and Design opens in new window
HS. Engineering Design
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4