3rd Grade TCAP Practice Test P.S.

The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the opposite

poles of the magnets attracted each other.

The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because the

distance between the magnets was too large.

The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the north pole

of each magnet was stronger than its south pole.

The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because these

magnets need electricity to work.

paper

air

juice

oil

Change 1

Change 2

Change 3

Change 4

The mass of Block C is 3 grams.

The length of Block C is 3 centimeters.

The mass of Block C is greater than the mass of Block D.

The volume of Block C is greater than the volume of Block B.

The mass of Block C is the same as the masses of Block A and Block B together.

nails

tape

magnets

glue

a switch, so the fan can be turned on and off

a lightbulb, to show when the battery is getting low

a different battery that provides less energy

a different fan that requires more power

Use a different ball that weighs less.

Tape a small weight to the top of the car so it is heavier.

Use a taller ramp that raises the ball higher off the ground.

Make the bottom of the ramp longer so the ball has to roll further before hitting the car.

System 1 and System 2

System 2 and System 3

System 3 and System 4

System 4 and System 1

All of the objects have the same length.

All of the objects have the same mass.

Objects 1 and 5 have four properties in common.

Objects 2 and 3 have the greatest difference in their masses.

Objects 3, 4, and 5 have the same texture.

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2

3

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