Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time.

Authority Status:

Original Statement

Indexing Status:

Yes

Education Level:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Science

Statement Notation:

MS-LS4-6

Statement Label en-US: Performance Expectation

Description en-US: Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time.

Comment en-US: Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time.

Comment en-US: Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.

Language:

English

Concept Term:

Natural Selection and Adaptations

Comprised Of:

http://asn.jesandco.org/resources/S2471473

Comprised Of:

http://asn.jesandco.org/resources/S2471488

Comprised Of:

http://asn.jesandco.org/resources/S2471387

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