The test
Biology
The first 30 questions cover biology, the study of life. Topics include cell biology, microbiology, toxicology, ecology, and evolution.
Chemistry
The next 30 questions cover chemistry. Topics include pH, electrochemistry, measurements, optics, thermodynamics, and atomic theory.
Physics
The final 30 questions cover physics, the study of motion and energy. Topics include astronomy, kinetics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and energy.
THe book - NOW AVAILIBLE!
Each year, a short science book is selected for the science UIL test, covering in depth a special topic like astronomy or particle physics. Three questions on the exam are pulled directly from the book. Students can check out a book from Mr. Plybon, who has a class set.
How to teach Relativity to your dog
Copies can be checked out from Mr. Plybon.
Quizzes of the book are availible on the google classroom.
Approved Calculator List
Calculators are provided, but you may bring your own if it is a...
• Casio FX-260 (includes all single-line display variants)
• Sharp EL-501X
• TI-30Xa (includes TI-30Xa Solar School Edition)
• TI-30XIIS
TI-30XIIS are provided for students to use, as shown in the picture. Students may bring a second spare calculator to the test if it is a permitted calculator.
Science_BigPicture_CapCon2023.pdfIn Depth
This guide from UIL tells exactly what will be on some of the questions.