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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
8

2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set

The 2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set  covers the content domains of life science, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis.

This task includes:

  • 28 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
8

2011 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set

The 2011 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set  covers the content domains of biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis.

This task includes:

  • 40 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid Precipitation

In this task, students wlll examine five solutions representing water samples and determine the acidity. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid Precipitation - Micro

In this task, students will examine five solutions representing water samples and determine acidity.

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 1

In this task, students will determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, or neutral. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 1 - Micro

In this task, students will determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 2

In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions are a base, acid, and neutral. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 2 - Micro

In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Acid and Base Testing 2 - Micro

In this task, students will plan and conduct an experiment to determine which of the given solutions is a base, acid, and neutral. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
8

Acid and Bases - Alien 1

In this task, students will conduct an experiment to decide which solution is more acidic by adding each to a base. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info

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