31 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 4: Number of tadpoles and toads Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to select the graph that shows the number of tadpoles and toads that will likely result from 6,000 eggs. This multiple choice question is a sample test item used in past National Assessments of Educational Progress (see About NAEP).... 32 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 4: Weight of melted ice cube Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 1–4 Professional Commentary: The student is given information in both a diagram and text about the weight of an ice cube in a sealed jar. The student is then asked to indicate on a similar diagram what the weight of the jar and its contents would be after the ice cube has melted and to explain why the weight did or did not change.... 33 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 4: Houses in different climates Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades K–5 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to describe one feature other than a heating system that would help a person live in a cold, wet climate and one feature other than an air-conditioning system that would help a person live in a hot, dry climate. Students are also asked to explain how the features help.... 34 NAEP Assessment Item: High, thin clouds and rain Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–5 Professional Commentary: After reading a description of clouds students are asked to predict if it is likely to rain. Students are required to explain their answer.... 35 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 8: What animals get from food Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to identify two things animals get from their food that helps keep them alive. This constructed response question is a sample test item used in past National Assessments of Educational Progress (see About NAEP).... 36 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 8: Predators that eat small fish Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to identify two predators that might feed on small fish in a pond ecosystem. This constructed response question is a sample test item used in past National Assessments of Educational Progress (see About NAEP).... 37 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 8: Food web Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to complete a food web. This constructed response question is a sample test item used in past National Assessments of Educational Progress (see About NAEP).... 38 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 8: What breaks down dead material Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to select the decomposer from the four options presented. This multiple choice question is a sample test item used in past National Assessments of Educational Progress (see About NAEP).... 39 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 8: Breaking down dead material Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to explain the importance of the decomposition of dead plants and animals. This constructed response question is a sample test item used in past National Assessments of Educational Progress (see About NAEP).... 40 NAEP Assessment Item, Grade 8: Top carnivore Resource Type: Assessment Resource Discipline: Science Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3–8 Professional Commentary: Students are asked to identify the top carnivore in a pond ecosystem and to explain their choice. This constructed response question is a sample test item used in past National Assessments of Educational Progress (see About NAEP).... |