State Science Test Preparation

Starting in 2018, students in Washington will take a new state science test based on the Next Generation Science Standards.

Below are some resources to help students prepare for this test.

Part 1: WA State Practice Test

1. Go to this site: https://login3.cambiumtds.com/student_core/V160/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Washington_PT&a=Student 

2. Click "Sign In" - Students should use the Guest – Guest login.  

3. Take the 5th, 8th and 11th grade practice tests.

4. After taking the practice tests, you are invited to see the answers in blue starting on page 10 here.   

Part 2: California State Practice Test

1. Go to the CA Science Practice Test website.

2. Click "Sign In" as a GUEST, then Grade 8 then "Yes"

3. Scroll down and click the orange "Science Test Training Test".

4. Scroll down and click "Select" and then go through prompts to get into the test.

5. Take the practice test, then see the answers here.  

Part 3: Assorted Practice Test Items

Go through the assorted state practice test items.

Part 4: Colorado State Practice Test

Go through the Colorado state practice test items.

Review the Colorado framework.

Part 5: Michigan State Practice Test

Go through the Michigan state practice test items.

Review your Michigan answers (start on p. 24).

Part 6: Test  Vocabulary and Conclusions

Here are some important things to know for the state science test.

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) = Conclusion

When you are asked to type your answer for the following situations, write a full scientific conclusion.

• to explain something,

• to “use data from the table to ...”,

• to “Support your answer with information from the chart."

See vocabulary starting on page 147 of this document.  For example:

Constraint = something that limits your investigation or solution.

Option to do Part 1 in Class: WA State Practice Test

1. Get a PASD Chromebook but do not log in.

2. Instead of logging in to the Chromebook, select the SecureTest App from the App waffle on the home screen.

3. Click the "training tests" link in the bottom-left and un-check both "GUEST" settings.

4. Enter your name and ID from your test ticket and session ID [See code teacher projects on board].

5. On the next page - select the Grade 8 training test.

6. After the first test, take another practice test.

7. After taking the practice tests, you are invited to see the answers in blue starting on page 10 here.