Statewide Career & Technical Education ASSESSMENT

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1 2017 Statewide Career & Technical Education ASSESSMENT State of Connecticut Department of Education Academic Office/CTE Unit Columbus Boulevard, Suite 610 Hartford, CT

2 AQUACULTURE COMPETENCY ANALYSIS Number State Wide Competencies by Highest Performing Identify the following types of aquaculture systems: raceways, ponds, recirculating systems, and net pens or cages. 97 List and describe how the following species are detrimental to aquaculture production: sea stars, oyster drills, zebra mussels, lice, parasitic copepods, and worms. 79 Exhibit the skills needed to lead a meeting or activity that engages all participants in the process. 76 Explain the purpose and types of Supervised Agriculture Experience programs (SAE). 74 Identify the following from a Safety Data Sheets (SDS): first aid measures, firefighting measures, handling and storage, and personal protection equipment (PPE). 74 Identify and describe the following parts of a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS): tank, sump or reservoir, pump, solid waste filter, U/V sterilizer, heat exchanger, biofilter, and aeration. 70 Identify the following external morphologic features of a crustacean: carapace, abdomen, walking legs, and claws. 69 Identify the following external morphological features of a finfish: dorsal, pectoral, pelvic, anal, caudal and adipose fins, lateral line, and operculum. 64 List and describe the following symptoms: pop-eyes, piping, flashing, fin erosion, abnormal behavior, and skin abnormalities such as lesions and scale loss. 63 Classify the following species of aquatic organisms as fresh water, marine, or diadromous, and by their genus and species: tilapia- Oreochromis mossambicus and Oreochromis nilotica, Atlantic salmon- Salmo salar, chinook salmon- Oncorhynchus tshawyscha, coho salmon- Oncorynchus kisutch, eastern oyster-crassostrea virginicia, hard clam-mercinaria mercinaria, American lobster- Homerus americanus, sugar kelp- Saccharina latissima, rainbow trout- Oncorynchus mykiss, Brook Trout-Salvelinus fontinalis, brown trout- Salmo trutta, channel catfish- Ictalurus punctatus, blue catfish- Ictalurus furcatus, white catfish-ictalurus catus. 62 Diagram the life cycle of tilapia, Atlantic salmon, eastern oysters, and American lobsters. 61 Explain how aquaponics can be utilized to enhance sustainable aquaculture practices by reducing water consumption and waste production. 61 Explain the purpose of using parliamentary procedure in FFA meetings. 58 1

3 21 Demonstrate the essential skills that are part of a job search, including preparing the cover letter, resume, application, and participating in the interview process List and define the categories of non-infectious diseases: nutritional, environmental, chemical, and physiological Identify the following from the label of an agricultural chemical container: appropriate use, warning signs, signal words, precautionary statements, EPA Registration Number, directions for use, storage, and disposal Describe free access feeding with demand feeders, versus schedule feeding by hand or automated feeder Describe how the biofilter of a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) converts ammonia to nitrite, and nitrite to nitrate List and describe the following nutritional requirements in aquaculture production: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals Describe the function of the following agencies as related to aquaculture: NOAA, DEEP, EPA, World Aquaculture Society, SeaGrant, FDA, USDA, Army Corps of Engineers, and United States Coast Guard Identify 21st century skills required for all careers in agriculture Identify FFA opportunities, including individual and chapter awards, career development events, leadership skills development, and FFA service engagement Describe the reasons for grading both before and during harvesting Identify and describe how the following environmental factors impact aquaculture production: temperature, salinity, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, dissolve oxygen, and ph List and define the categories of infectious diseases: bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic Demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedures such as use of the gavel, making and amending main motions, debating, and voting. 30 2

4 Performance Standard Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Aquaculture: Understand the concepts and skills related to aquaculture production and management. Classify the following species of aquatic organisms as fresh water, marine, or diadromous, and by their genus and species: tilapia-oreochromis mossambicus and Oreochromis nilotica, Atlantic salmon- Salmo salar, chinook salmon- Oncorhynchus tshawyscha, coho salmon- Oncorynchus kisutch, eastern oyster-crassostrea virginicia, hard clam-mercinaria mercinaria, American lobster-homerus americanus, sugar kelp- Saccharina latissima, rainbow trout- Oncorynchus mykiss, Brook Trout-Salvelinus fontinalis, brown trout- Salmo trutta, channel catfish- Ictalurus punctatus, blue catfish-ictalurus furcatus, white catfish-ictalurus catus. A brown alga that produces a special sugar and has a lasagna noodle-like leaf is A. Mercinaria mercinaria B. Crassostrea virginica C. Saccharina latissima D. Alga Lasagna List and define the categories of infectious diseases: bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic. A common fungal infection in fish that causes gill rot is A. Branchiomycosis B. Achyla C. Saprolegnia D. Icthyophonus Describe the reasons for grading both before and during harvesting. High grading is selectively harvesting fish so that the only the fish are brought ashore. A. lowest quality B. smallest C. best quality D. largest 3

5 List and describe the following nutritional requirements in aquaculture production: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. According to the following chart from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, what size fish requires percent protein in freshwater? Question 4 Question 5 Performance Standard Question 6 A. first feeding larvae B. juveniles C. fingerlings D. broodstock Describe the function of the following agencies as related to aquaculture: NOAA, DEEP, EPA, World Aquaculture Society, SeaGrant, FDA, USDA, Army Corps of Engineers, and United States Coast Guard. In the state of Connecticut, Atlantic Sturgeon Conservation is overseen by A. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) B. Bureau of Natural Resources (BNR) C. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) D. Bureau of Environmental Protection (BEP) Safety with Agricultural Chemicals: Understand the concepts and procedures for handling, usage, and storage of agricultural chemicals. Identify the following from the label of an agricultural chemical container: appropriate use, warning signs, signal words, precautionary, statements, EPA Registration Number, directions for use, storage, and disposal. Reading Standard 3: Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text. The Warning signal word on a pesticide label indicates that the pesticide is A. non toxic B. slightly toxic C. moderately toxic D. highly toxic 4

6 Performance Standard Question 7 Career Exploration and Development: Understand the diversity of careers related to the agricultural industry and strategies to acquire and advance in an agricultural career. Identify 21st century skills required for all careers in agriculture. Math Standard 7: Examine mathematical problems to discern a pattern or structure. An employee obtained a loan for a piece of agriculture equipment. The employee borrowed $1,200 for 12 months, figured on the basis of 360 days to the year. What was the percent annual interest rate for the loan if the payments are $ per month? A. 2 percent B. 8 percent C. 12 percent D. 20 percent Identify 21st century skills required for all careers in agriculture. Math Standard 4: Apply the mathematics learned to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. Small hand tools were listed at different prices to see how well they sold. Based on the information in the chart below, what price shows $25.00 in tool sales? Question 8 Question 9 A. $1.00 B. $2.00 C. $3.00 D. $4.00 Identify 21st century skills required for all careers in agriculture. Math Standard 1: Explain the meaning of a problem and look for entry points to its solution. What is the total cost of a quarter section of land if it is sold for $11,250 per acre? (Note: A full section of land is 640 acres) A. $1,125,000 B. $1,800,000 C. $2,250,000 D. $3,600,000 5

7 Question 10 Demonstrate the essential skills that are part of a job search, including preparing the cover letter, resume, application, and participating in the interview process. Which document is taken to a formal interview and contains work history and qualifications? A. cover letter B. resumé C. references D. work permit Demonstrate the essential skills that are part of a job search, including preparing the cover letter, resume, application, and participating in the interview process. Math Standard 8: Determine if calculations are repeated, and look both for general methods and for shortcuts. An individual compared the benefit packages of two jobs. The individual found that Job 1 pays about $1,300 more per year than Job 2. What is the main reason for this difference? Question 11 A. Job 1 pays more per hour than Job 2 B. The medical insurance for Job 1 is half the cost of the insurance for Job 2 C. More overtime is available for Job 1 D. Job 1 has a shorter work week Performance Standard Question 12 Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success: Understand the concepts, strategies, and tools needed, which contribute to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through the participation in FFA. Demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedures such as use of the gavel, making and amending main motions, debating, and voting. When a majority of the members vote yes on a main motion, the motion has A. failed B. passed C. been tabled D. been amended 6

8 Question 13 Question 14 Question 15 Demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedures such as use of the gavel, making and amending main motions, debating, and voting. When the president taps the gavel two times at an FFA Chapter meeting, the members should A. stand up B. sit down C. pay attention D. stop debate Demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedures such as use of the gavel, making and amending main motions, debating, and voting. A member requests a division when A. a runoff election is necessary B. the result of a vote is uncertain C. a secret ballot is requested D. the vote is not heard Demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedures such as use of the gavel, making and amending main motions, debating, and voting. Reading Standard 3: Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text. In Parliamentary Procedure, a motion to Fix the Time to Adjourn ranks A. lowest rank B. after a main motion C. after the minutes D. highest rank 7

9 Answer Key for Sample Items 1 C 6 C 11 C 2 A 7 C 12 B 3 C 8 A 13 C 4 C 9 B 14 B 5 C 10 B 15 D 8