Performance Benchmark
N.12.A.1
Students know tables, charts,
illustrations and graphs can be
used in making arguments and
claims in oral and written
presentations. E/S
http://rpdp.net/sciencetips_v2/N12A1.htm#sample
1. Study the following data chart.
5 Favorite Foods in My 8th Grade Class
Pizza
Hamburgers
Sushi
Pop Tarts
Broccoli
14
6
27
25
24
Which of the following graphs would best represent this data?
A. Line graph
B. Pie graph
C. Scatter plot
D. Bar graph
2. Study the graph below.
Pie graphs are used for
A.
B.
C.
D.
data that is presented as percentages.
demonstrates the dependent variable.
showing the frequency of variables.
differentiating between variables.
3. Use the chart to answer the following question.
The Effect of Drop Height on Bounce Height of a Rubber Ball
Height of Drop (cm)
Height of Bounce (cm)
5
4
10
6
15
11
20
13
25
16
30
21
Which of the following graphs would best represent this data?
A. Bar graph
B. Pie graph
C. Histogram
D. Line graph
4. Use the table below to answer the following question.
Distance vs Time
Time ( seconds )
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Distance ( meters )
0
2
8
18
32
50
72
98
128
162
200
Select the graph that best represents the data and describes the
relationship between the variables.
A. Bar graph demonstrating acceleration.
B. Line graph demonstrating velocity.
C. Histogram demonstrating speed.
D. Frequency chart demonstrating force.
5. Use the graph to answer the following question.
How many players on the team have a batting average between .300 - .399?
A. 1
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
6. Use the graph to answer the following question.
If the same ball used in the experiment were to be dropped from
a height of 30 cm what would you expect the approximate height
of the bounce to be?
A. 20 cm
B. 30 cm
C. 38 cm
D. 44 cm
7. Use the data table to answer the following question.
The Effect of Drop Height on Bounce Height of a Rubber Ball
Height of Bounce (cm)
Height of Drop
(cm)
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
Average Bounce
Height for all
Trials (cm)
5
10
15
20
25
30
4
6
11
13
16
21
3
6
12
14
15
20
2
5
11
14
16
21
3
5.6
11.3
13.7
15.7
20.7
What is the relationship between the height of the ball dropped to the
height of the bounce of the ball when the ball is dropped from 20
centimeters?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The average bounce height is greater than the ball drop height.
The average ball bounce height and the ball drop height are equal.
The ball bounce height is approximately 70% as high as drop height.
The average ball bounce height is 25% greater than the drop height.
8. Use the data table to answer the following question.
The Effect of Drop Height on Bounce Height of a Rubber Ball
Height of Bounce (cm)
Height of
Drop (cm)
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
5
10
15
20
25
30
4
6
11
13
16
21
3
6
12
14
15
20
2
5
11
14
16
21
Average
Bounce Height
for all
Trials (cm)
3
5.6
11.3
13.7
15.7
20.7
Which is the independent variable in this experiment?
A. Height of Bounce
B. Height of Drop
C. Average Bounce Height
D. Height of Bounce and Drop
9. Use the following graph to answer the question.
Who is the 3rd largest land owner in the state of Nevada?
A. State Lands
B. US Dept of Agriculture
C. US Dept of Defense
D. US Dept of Interior
10. Use the graph to answer the following question.
If the same ball used in the experiment were to be dropped from
a height of 40 cm, what would you expect the approximate
height of the bounce to be?
A. 20 cm
B. 30 cm
C. 38 cm
D. 44 cm
11. Use the graph to answer the following question.
At what time will the water temperature reach 16
degrees?
A. 4 seconds
B. 5 seconds
C. 6 seconds
D. 7 second
D, A, D, B, B, A, C, B, B, B, C