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About the Test
Name of Test: Secondary Biology (075) (until August 22, 2021 the Biology test was 016)
2 Hours and 30 min (includes 15min tutorial)
80 multiple-choice questions
Average time per question: 1 minute 40 seconds
Passing score: 220 out of 300 points
You are not penalized for wrong answers--so if you are stuck, go ahead and guess
Fee: $73
Takes ~18 days to get score
Resources available during the test
An on-screen scientific calculator is provided with your test
Review the periodic table is provided with your test.
Study Resources
Green=Free resource
Pink=Paid resource
***=Top rated study resource
Official MOCA test questions from the MOCA test developer:
Free Sample Questions: https://www.mo.nesinc.com/Content/STUDYGUIDE/MO_SG_SRI_075.htm
***$29.95 The official full MOCA practice test .***
If you can only purchase one study resource, this is the one to pick. Though you can only take it twice, you can review the questions and answers anytime within 120 days of purchasing
Digital Materials the test development companies that make the MOCA and other content area tests:
$24.99 NES Study Guide (select “Biology”)
The study guide portion does not have much study content (mostly it’s a list of possible topics), but there are lots of practice questions and the best part is that you can look up practice questions by topic
You can view this for free in a study session with Karissa
$29.95 A practice test from NES which has a similar framework to the MOCA test: full NES practice test
Resources from online study sites:
Free Practice Test (diagnostic, too) for NES Biology framework (similar to MOCA framework): 240 Tutoring practice test
You can see your overall score without an account, but to see the diagnostic report you need to create a free account.
$39.99 They offer a monthly membership for study materials (materials, flashcards, quizzes, practice test)
Free: Look up specific topics at https://www.khanacademy.org/
Study.com membership $60 a month: Study.com BIO materials (might still be using the 016 framework)
More Free Study Resources
Print resources:
***Mometrix study book, created by a study guide company and aligns with the MOCA framework. Includes content by category and a practice test. The content can tend to be more surface level but it is a great resource, overall. An essential study resource.***
Free to borrow, SLU SOE has a couple copies, contact karissa.sywulka@slu.edu to see if one is available
$44.99 Mometrix
Flashcards also available for purchase
Free books at Pius library
There are teacher edition science textbooks that you can use to study specific topics. Ask Martha Allen for assistance.
From Amazon
Biology study book
Frameworks:
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