Grade 8 Science Standards
Test Specifications | Total Point Range: 54-56 (Proficiency: ~41% correct) | Performance Level Descriptor
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The composition and properties of Earth’s interior are identified by the behavior of seismic waves.
The composition and properties of Earth’s interior are identified by the behavior of seismic waves.
Earth’s lithosphere consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move relative to each other.
Earth’s lithosphere consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move relative to each other.
A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes formed Earth’s surface.
A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes formed Earth’s surface.
Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record.
Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record.
Life Science (Points Range: 16-18, Weight: 30-32%)
Life Science (Points Range: 16-18, Weight: 30-32%)
Every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation.
Every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation.
Every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation.
Every organism alive today comes from a long line of ancestors who reproduced successfully every generation.
The characteristics of an organism are a result of inherited traits received from the parent(s).
The characteristics of an organism are a result of inherited traits received from the parent(s).
Physical Science (Point Range: 16-18, Weight: 30-32%)
Physical Science (Point Range: 16-18, Weight: 30-32%)
Objects can experience a force due to an external field such as magnetic, electrostatic, or gravitational fields.
Objects can experience a force due to an external field such as magnetic, electrostatic, or gravitational fields.
Forces can act to change the motion of objects.
Forces can act to change the motion of objects.
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