Middle Level Science (Grades 5–8)

Test Framework Worksheet

Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
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Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
This worksheet allows users to map the test framework to the curriculum by entering up to five courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test objectives in the rows below.
Subarea Objective Number Objective Description
Subtest 1: Test Code 036
Subarea I. Concepts and Applications in Middle Level General Science
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 21
  • Test Weight: 43%
0001 Understand the principles and processes of scientific inquiry and the nature and history of science.
0002 Understand connections between science, technology, and society, and connections between science and other school subjects.
0003 Understand the content and methods for developing students' content-area reading skills to support their reading and learning in the sciences.
Subarea II. Earth and Space Systems
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 29
  • Test Weight: 57%
0004 Understand the components and evolution of the Earth system.
0005 Understand matter and energy in Earth systems.
0006 Understand Earth in the solar system and universe.
0007 Understand human interactions with Earth systems.
Subtest 2: Test Code 037
Subarea I. Life Science
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 22
  • Test Weight: 45%
0008 Understand the structures and functions of living organisms.
0009 Understand molecular and cellular life processes.
0010 Understand the diversity and biological evolution of life.
0011 Understand the interdependence among living things and the flow of energy and matter through ecosystems.
Subarea II. Physical Science
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 28
  • Test Weight: 55%
0012 Understand linear motion and forces.
0013 Understand vibrations, wave motion, and the behavior of light.
0014 Understand electricity and magnetism.
0015 Understand the properties and structure of matter.
0016 Understand chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.

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