Foundations of Science Assessment

5M or 5N?

• 5M
• 5N

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

5. Ms. Thompson's class conducted an experiment to investigate the effect of different surfaces on the distance a toy car travels when pushed. Which of the following statements is true about the data? Select all that apply. (Hint- there are 3)

• The toy car traveled further on tile than on any other surface.
• The car traveled the shortest distance on the grass.
• Carpet caused the toy car to travel a shorter distance than sand.
• Sand resulted in a shorter distance traveled by the toy car than pavement.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

6. Which paper towel brand showed the highest absorbency rate?

• Brand A
• Brand B
• Brand C
• Brand D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

7. Which of the following statements is true based on the data from the paper towel experiment? Select all that apply. (Hint- there are 2)

• Paper Towel Brand C had the lowest absorbency rate.
• Paper Towel Brand B and Paper Towel Brand D had equal absorbency rates.
• Paper Towel Brand A had a higher absorbency rate than Paper Towel Brand C.
• Paper Towel Brand D had a higher absorbency rate than Paper Towel Brand B.
• All paper towel brands had the same absorbency rate.

8. True or false: If you’re conducting a lab and you’re not sure what a substance is, you should smell or taste it.

• True
• False

9. True or false: It is important to tell your teacher about any spills right away.

• True
• False

First, scientists observe the world around them and figure out the ______________ they will be exploring.

• question
• analyzing
• conclusion
• hypothesis
• research

Next, scientists do _____________, which means they learn more about the topic. This will help them form a hypothesis in the next step.

• research
• analyzing
• conclusion
• question
• hypothesis

A ______________ is a prediction that scientists make about what will happen in their experiment.

• hypothesis
• analyzing
• conclusion
• question
• research

An ______________ is when scientists test their hypothesis and observe what happens.

• analyzing
• conclusion
• hypothesis
• research
• experiment