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MCAS Review. Mrs. McCarthy’s Middle School Science Review. Grade 8 MCAS. Physical Science Earth Science Life Science Technology/Engineering. Test Set-up. 2 Testing Days Tuesday May 15 th Wednesday May 16 th About 47 Total Questions 41 Multiple Choice Questions
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MCAS Review Mrs. McCarthy’s Middle School Science Review
Grade 8 MCAS Physical Science Earth Science Life Science Technology/Engineering
Test Set-up • 2 Testing Days • Tuesday May 15th • Wednesday May 16th • About 47 Total Questions • 41 Multiple Choice Questions • 6 Open Response Questions • Some Questions are “TEST Questions”
Open Response • Multi-part open response questions are included on your MCAS. • You will need to answer ALL of the questions asked. • Be sure to: • Pre-write / Plan / Graphic Organizer • Include Vocabulary Words & Definitions • Explain Thoroughly • Give Examples • Include Labels • Create Diagrams
Open Response • Write the answers to all open response questions in the box provided. • Set-up your answers in an ORQ fashion: a. b. c. • You may need to create a drawing in part of the open response space.
Physical Science • 8th Grade Curriculum • Properties of Matter • The Atom • Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures • Motion • Forms of Energy & Heat
Earth Science 7th Grade Curriculum • Mapping the Earth • Earth’s Structure • Heat Transfer • Earth’s History • The Earth in the Solar System
Life Science 6th Grade Curriculum • Classification of Organisms • Structure and Function of Cells • Systems in Living Things • Reproduction & Heredity • Evolution & Biodiversity • Living Things & Their Environment • Energy & Living Things • Changes in Ecosystems Over Time
Technology/Engineering Middle School Curriculum • Materials, Tools, & Machines • Engineering Design • Communication Technologies • Manufacturing Technologies • Construction Technologies • Transportation Technologies • Bioengineering Technologies