General Directions for TMSCA Elementary Science Test #1

Where must all answers be written for this test?

• On the test booklet only

• On the answer sheet/Scantron/Chatsworth card provided

• In a separate notebook

• On scratch paper to be turned in

Where are you allowed to write your work during the test?

• Anywhere on the test itself

• Only on the answer sheet

• Only on scratch paper

• Nowhere—no writing allowed

How many correct answers does each problem have?

• One and only one

• One or two

• Up to three

• As many as you can justify

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What notation types may the calculator use according to the rules?

• Scientific notation and degree/radian capability

• Roman numerals only

• Binary only

• Fraction-only mode

How many points will be deducted for each problem answered incorrectly?

• 0 points

• 1 point

• 2 points

• 3 points

What happens to problems not answered?

• They earn 1 point

• They are deducted 2 points

• No points are added or subtracted

• They are worth 5 points if blank

Which inverse operations are mentioned for the calculator?

• sin⁻¹ x, cos⁻¹ x, tan⁻¹ x

• Only log⁻¹ x

• Matrix inverse

• No inverse functions allowed

Which logarithmic functions are listed as available?

• Only log x

• log x and ln x

• Only ln x

• No logs allowed

Which constants or special functions are mentioned for the calculator?

• e^x and e only

• Only pi

• None

Which location is explicitly allowed for writing work during the test?

• On the desks only

• Anywhere on the test itself

• Only margins of answer sheet

• Only back of periodic table copy