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Answer each question in 150-200 words each with at least 1 reference.

1. Describe the stages of the backward design process. What is the purpose of backward design? Discuss the benefits and potential challenges of this process.

2. Review the standards for physical science from the state you plan to teach in. Choose one physical science standard and describe a performance-based assessment that would match that standard. How can you differentiate that assessment to accommodate diverse student needs?

The state will be Tennessee

Note: When selecting state standards, be sure to copy and paste each standard in its entirety, this includes the standard code and the full verbiage as it appears on the state website.