Science & Engineering Practices Pre-Assessment

Which SEP would this fall into?

• Developing and using models

• Engaging in argument from evidence

• Planning and carrying out investigations

• Using mathematics and computational thinking

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which SEP does this image fit into?

• Asking questions and defining problems

• Developing and using models

• Analyzing and interpreting data

• Engaging in argument from evidence

Popeye states "Eating spinach will give you added strength." This is an example of

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Insanity

What is wrong with the graph?

• X axis is scale is incorrect

• Missing a title

• Y axis scale is incorrect

• The graph is perfect.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which one would be an example of a hypothesis?

• The cube has dimensions: 2cm x 4cm x 1.5cm.

• The car will drive more efficiently using ethanol as fuel.

• The dolphin has a mass of 122 kg.

• Methanol burns releasing carbon dioxide and water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Investigation: How will music affect student results on exams? 20 students in a quiet room taking a test. 20 students in another room with music playing. What is the independent variable?

• 20 students in quiet room

• 20 students in music room

• Exam results

• Music playing

Investigation: How will music affect student results on exams? 20 students in a quiet room taking a test. 20 students in another room with music playing. What is the dependent variable?

• 20 students in quiet room

• 20 students in music room

• Exam results

• Music playing

Investigation: How will music affect student results on exams? 20 students in a quiet room taking a test. 20 students in another room with music playing. What is the control group?

• 20 students in quiet room

• 20 students in music room

• Exam results

• Music playing

What is wrong with this graph?

• No title

• X and Y axis are not labeled

• Poorly scaled with data

• Nothing is wrong with the graph.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

One way scientist analyze data is by using ​_________________________.

• variable

• theory

• charts and tables

• law