Science ACAP Experience

8th Grade
Science Experience

Learning Targets

▰ I can review ACAP-like questions, including

the types of questions found on the ACAP.

▰ I can determine different approaches to

problems I may not be familiar with.

▰ I can familiarize myself with the ACAP

testing platform and tools.

▰ I can identify areas of strengths and

growth.
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Part 1:
Let’s Try It!

ACAP is a Computer-Based Test

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▰ Types of Questions:

▻ Multiple Choice
▻ Multiple Select
▻ Short Answer
▻ Technology-Enhanced

▰ Total Possible Points = 60
▰ Time = Two 50-minute sessions (100 minutes

total)

Multiple Select

Select the Types of Questions that you will see on the Science ACAP!

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Multiple Choice

• Multiple Select

• Short Answer

• Technology Enhanced

Let’s Try It!

▰We will practice ACAP-like questions on a
website similar to the ACAP called Edcite.

▰Type this link or scan the QR Code:

https://edcite.com/1b3jfr ▰
Then, click “Start” to begin.

▰You will have 12 minutes to complete “Let’s
Try It!”

▰Use the calculator and periodic table, if
necessary.

▰You will not receive a score for this
practice.

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Reflection Time

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▰ What did you learn about the ACAP

Science questions?

▰ How confident do you feel about taking

the Science ACAP?
▻ (1 = not confident at all, 4 = TOTALLY confident)

Open Ended

What did you learn about the ACAP Science Questions?

Poll

How confident do you feel about the Science ACAP?

1 = Not Confident At All

4 = Totally Confident

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Part 2:
Online Tools Training

​The next several slides will guide you through what to expect to see after logging in to the SCIENCE ACAP!

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▰ Pointer
▰ Cross-Off
▰ Highlighter
▰ Magnifier/Enlarge
▰ Line Guide

▰ You can also flag

items to come
back to.

Tools

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▰ Today, you will be prompted to use these

tools during the Online Training:

Example of Review Screen

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Use the login information Provide provided on the next slide, and complete the Online Tools Training.

Online Tools Training

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▰ Go to
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/AL/portals/al

“Grade 8” and “Science”

▰ Enter the username and password:

▻ Username: sci8samp
▻ Password: test1234

​Click on ACAP Summative Online Tools Training:

Reflection Time

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▰ What did you learn about the Online

Tools and the ACAP testing platform?

▰ How confident do you feel about taking

the Science ACAP?
▻ (1 = not confident at all, 4 = TOTALLY confident)

▰ What Questions do you still have?

Open Ended

What did you learn about the Online Tools and the ACAP Testing Platform?

Poll

How confident do you feel about the Science ACAP Tools?

1 = Not Confident At All

4 = Totally Confident

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Open Ended

What Questions do you still have about the Science ACAP?

Part 3:
Show What You Know!

Show What You Know!

▰Let’s go back to Edcite and try one more
short round of ACAP-like questions.

▰Type this link or scan the QR Code:

https://edcite.com/19hvix
Then, click “Start” to begin.

▰You will have 12 minutes to complete
“Show What You Know!”

▰You will not receive a score for this
practice.

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Poll

After completing each of the practice ACAP tests, how do you feel about the Science ACAP?

1 = Not Confident At All

4 = Totally Confident

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