4th Grade Science assessment Item Practice Banks

The following link takes you to the South Carolina Department of Education 4th grade SCPASS Science Sample Item Bank.

The following links are for documents with model science practice item banks.

It is HIGHLY recommended that teachers uses these to help their students unpack and make sense of their authentic learning experiences, as formative assessment tools, and to practice making connections between the learning and assessment.

4.E.2.: Earth Science- Weather and Climate
- Weather and Climate with Answer Key
4.E.3: Earth Science- Stars and the Solar System
- Stars and the Solar System with Answer Key
4.P.4: Physical Science- Forms of Energy: Light and Sound
- Forms of Energy: Light and Sound with Answer Key
4.L.5: Life Science- Characteristics and Growth of Organisms
- Characteristics and Growth of Organisms with Answer Key

All items are original items drafted by Ed Emmer.

All items have been vetted and reviewed for validity and reliability.

No claim is made that these items reflect specific items present on South Carolina Science State Standardized Tests.

Harbor Seal, Volcano, Flowers, and Robot Banner Images Courtesy of National Science FoundationHurricane Banner Image Courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGalaxy Banner Image Courtesy of NASA