| Test Name: |
Middle School Science |
| Test Code: |
0439 |
| Time: |
2 hours
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| Number of Questions: |
90 Multiple-choice questions (Part A); 3 constructed-response questions (short-answer essay) (Part B)
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| Format: |
90 Multiple-choice and 3 short constructed-response questions
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| Weighting: |
Multiple-choice: 75% of total score; Short constructed-response: 25% of total score
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| Content Categories |
Approximate Number of Questions |
Approximate Percentage of Total Score |
| I. |
Scientific Methodology, Techniques, and History |
9 |
8% |
| II. |
Basic Principles |
14 |
11% |
| III. |
Physical Sciences |
22 |
18% |
| IV. |
Life Sciences |
18 |
15% |
| V. |
Earth/Space Sciences |
18 |
15% |
| VI. |
Science, Technology, and Society |
9 |
8% |
| VII. |
Short Content Essays:
1. Physical Sciences
2. Life Sciences
3. Earth/Space Sciences |
3 (constructed-response) |
25% |
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| Pacing and Special Tips: |
In allocating time on this assessment, it is expected that about 90 minutes will be spent on the multiple-choice section and
about 30 minutes will be spent on the constructed-response section; the sections are not independently timed.
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