Identifying Key Variables and Patterns in ACT Science

Identifying Key Variables and Patterns in ACT Science

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
2.MD.A.3, RI.8.7, 6.EE.C.9

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.2.MD.A.3
,
CCSS.RI.8.7
,
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
CCSS.6.SP.B.5
,
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
,
CCSS.RL.6.7
,
CCSS.RL.7.7
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
,

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to interpret tables and figures in science passages for the ACT Science test?

To understand the scientific method

To identify the main idea of the passage

To use the information for answering questions

To memorize scientific facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you take notice of in tables and figures?

The color of the figures

The title of the table

Variables, units of measurement, and patterns

The length of the passage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an independent variable?

A variable that changes when the dependent variable changes

A variable that remains constant

A variable that is intentionally changed by the scientist

A variable that is measured in the results

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of measuring the height of a bean sprout, what is the independent variable?

The type of soil used

The height of the bean sprout

The amount of water given

The amount of full sunlight

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first bat experiment, what was the independent variable?

The beam of light

The time of day

The number of bats

The environment of the caves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second bat experiment, what was the dependent variable?

The duration of the light beam

The bats' response to the light

The number of bats

The environment of the caves

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Table 1 show?

The effects of light on bats

The effects of temperature on the rate of growth of two strains of microorganisms

The effects of soil type on plant growth

The effects of water on plant growth

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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