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FCAT Sample Test Materials
These sample test materials are designed to help you prepare to answer FCAT questions. These materials introduce you to the kinds of questions you will answer when you take FCAT and include hints for responding to the different kinds of FCAT questions. The FCAT Science sample test materials for Grade 8 are composed of the books described below:
✓❏ Sample Test and Answer Book Includes a science sample test, a sample answer book, and instructions for completing the sample test. (Copies are available for all students in the tested grade.)
❏ Sample Answer Key Includes answers and explanations for the questions in the sample test. (Copies are available for classroom teachers only.)
✓❏ = This book
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Permission is NOT granted for distribution or reproduction outside of the Uniform System of Public K–12 Schools or for commercial distribution of the copyrighted materials without written authorization from the Florida Department of Education. Questions regarding use of these copyrighted materials should be sent to the following:
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Copyright © 2003 State of Florida
Department of State
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SAMPLE
88Calculator Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
A calculator is provided for you to use during the test. This section provides helpful hints for using a calculator on the test.
Gridded-Response Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Some FCAT Science questions require you to provide your answers by filling in numeric grids. This section shows different ways of completing the response grids correctly.
Taking the FCAT Science Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
This section introduces the FCAT Science Sample Test. It includes a description of the different kinds of questions on FCAT, hints for answering FCAT Science questions, and an estimate of the time required to complete the sample test.
FCAT Science Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
The Science Sample Test consists of 16 practice questions that are similar to questions on the FCAT. It includes a perforated (tear-out) Science Reference Sheet and Periodic Table found on page 11 and page 12.
FCAT Science Sample Answer Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23
Your answers to the sample test questions should be placed in the Science Sample Answer Book. The answer book is perforated and may be removed before you start the sample test.
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This is a picture of a generic calculator and its parts.
Helpful Hints for Taking the FCAT Science Test
1. Read the problem very carefully. Then decide whether or not you need the calculator to help you solve the problem.
2. When starting a new problem, always clear your calculator by pressing the clear key.
3. If you see an E in the display, clear the error before you begin.
4. If you see an M in the display, clear the memory and the calculator before you begin.
5. If the number in the display is not one of the answer choices, check your work. Remember that when computing with certain types of fractions, you may have to round the number in the display.
6. Remember, your calculator will NOT automatically perform the algebraic order of operations.
7. Calculators might display an incorrect answer if you press the keys too quickly. When working with calculators, use careful and deliberate keystrokes, and always remember to check your answer to make sure that it is reasonable.
8. Always check your answer to make sure that you have completed all of the necessary steps.
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How to Complete the Response Grids
Science test questions with this symbol require that you fill in a grid in your answer book. There may be more than one correct way to fill in a response grid. This section shows you different ways the response grid may be completed.
Parts of a Response Grid
For Grade 8, response grids have the following parts:
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0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9 9
answer boxes
fraction bar decimal point
number bubbles
Directions
1. Work the problem and find an answer.
2. Write your answer in the answer boxes at the top of the grid.
• Print your answer with the first digit in the left answer box, OR with the last digit in the right answer box.
• Print only one digit or symbol in each answer box. Do NOT leave a blank answer box in the middle of an answer.
• Be sure to write a decimal point or fraction bar in the answer box if it is a part of the answer.
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3. Fill in a bubble under each box in which you wrote your answer.
• Fill in one and ONLY one bubble for each answer box. Do NOT fill in a bubble under an unused answer box.
• Fill in each bubble by making a solid black mark that completely fills the circle.
• You MUST fill in the bubbles accurately to receive credit for your answer.
Examples
Whole Number
60 + 10 =
OR
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6Show the decimal equivalent of 5 100 .
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Fraction
NOTE: You may NOT write a mixed number such as 13 1 in the answer grid. If your answer is a4
mixed number, you must convert the answer to an improper fraction, such as 53 , or to a4 131decimal number, such as 13.25. If you tried to fill in 13 1 , it would be read as and4 4
would be counted wrong.
INCORRECT
112 43 + = 2
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112 3 + = 4 2
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Decimal or Fraction
Many answers may be shown as either a decimal or a fraction.
6 . 2 5
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0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 5
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OR OR OR
Ranges
A correct answer within a range of values may be represented in various ways. For example, for the inequality
18.8 < n < 19.2
values of n could be written as shown below.
98 1 .
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OR OR OR
There are also other correct answers.
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Taking the FCAT Science Sample Test
Hints for Taking the FCAT Science Test
Here are some hints to help you do your best when you take the FCAT Science test. Keep these hints in mind when you answer the sample questions.
✔ Learn how to answer each kind of question. FCAT Science tests have four types of questions: multiple-choice, gridded-response, short-response, and extended-response.
✔ Read each question carefully.
✔ Check each answer to make sure it is the best answer for the question asked.
✔ Answer the questions you are sure about first. If a question seems too difficult, skip it and go back to it later.
✔ Be sure to fill in the answer bubbles correctly. Do not make any stray marks around answer spaces.
✔ Think positively. Some questions may seem hard to you, but you may be able to figure out what to do if you reread the question carefully.
✔ When you have finished each question, reread it to make sure your answer is reasonable.
✔ Relax. Some people get nervous about tests. It’s natural. Just do your best.
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How to Answer the “Read, Inquire, Explain” Questions
Answers to the short- and extended-response problems can receive full or partial credit. You should try to answer these questions even if you are not sure of the correct answer. If a portion of the answer is correct, you may get a portion of the points.
✔ Allow about 5 minutes to answer the short “Read, Inquire, Explain” questions and about 10 to 15 minutes to answer the long ones.
✔ Read each question carefully.
✔ If you do not understand the question, read it again and try to answer one part at a time.
✔ Be sure to answer every part of the question.
✔ Use the information provided to answer the question.
✔ Write your explanations in clear, concise language. Use only the space provided in the Sample Answer Book.
✔ Reread your explanation to make sure it says what you want it to say.
Directions for Taking the Science Sample Test
The Sample Test contains the Reference Sheet, the Periodic Table, and 16 science questions. It should take about 30 to 45 minutes to answer all the questions. Mark your answers in the Science Sample Answer Book, which begins on page 23. If you don’t know how to answer a question, just ask your teacher to explain it to you. Your teacher has the answers to the sample test questions.
You may need formulas or the Periodic Table to help you answer some of the questions. You may refer to the Reference Sheet (page 11) or the Periodic Table (page 12) as often as you like.
Use the space in your Science Sample Test Book to do your work on the multiple-choice and gridded-response questions, but be sure to put your answers in the Sample Answer Book. For the “Read, Inquire, Explain” questions, write your answers in the Sample Answer Book.
Before you begin, remove the Sample Answer Book by tearing along the dotted line.
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FCAT ScienceSample
Test
SAMPLE
88
FCAT Question Symbols
This symbol appears next to questions that require short written answers. Use about 5 minutes to answer each of these questions.
A complete and correct answer to each of these questions is worth 2 points. A partially correct answer is worth 1 point.
This symbol appears next to questions that require longer written answers. Use about 10 to 15 minutes to answer these questions.
A complete and correct answer to each of these questions is worth 4 points. A partially correct answer is worth 1, 2, or 3 points.
This symbol appears next to questions that require you to fill in your answer on a grid. There may be more than one correct way to fill in a response grid. You MUST fill in the bubbles accurately to receive credit for your answer.
A correct answer to each of these questions is worth 1 point.
INQUIRE EXPLAIN
READ
INQUIRE EXPLAIN
READ
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88 FCAT Science Reference SheetGrade
Equations
Acceleration (a)
Average speed (v)
Density (D)
Percent Efficiency (e)
change in velocity (m/s) time taken for this change (s) =
distance time =
mass (g) Volume (cm3)
=
= Work out (J) Work in (J)
× 100
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Force in newtons (F) = mass (kg) × acceleration (m/s2) F = ma
n of eventsFrequency in hertz (f) = number of events (waves) f = time (s) t
Momentum (ρ) = mass (kg) × velocity (m/s) ρ = mv
Wavelength (λ) = velocity (m/s) frequency (Hz) λ =
v f
Work (W) = Force (N) × distance (m) W = Fd
Units of Measure
cm = centimeter Hz = hertz kg = kilogram N = newton g = gram J = joule (newton-meter) m = meter s = second
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FCAT Science Sample Test Book
SAMPLE 8 1 Mr. Molina’s class studied the mass and volume of three liquids.
Liquid Mass (grams)
Volume (cm3)
Corn syrup 10.8 10.0
Salad oil 23.0 25.0
Vinegar 30.3 30.0
What is the difference in density between the least and the greatest density of the liquids listed in the table?
A. 0.09 g/cm3
B. 0.10 g/cm3
C. 0.16 g/cm3
D. 1.08 g/cm3
08SCA131M8001
When electric power is carried over long distances through power lines, the electrical energy decreases as the distance increases. This energy decrease occurs because the current encounters resistance in the wires.
2
Power Lines Carrying Electricity
What happens to the electrical energy as it travels through the power lines?
F. The energy converts into thermal energy and is released into the atmosphere.
G. The energy converts into electromagnetic energy and is released as microwaves.
H. The energy is transferred to the current’s electrons as the power lines are grounded.
I. The energy is transferred to the air as light energy as it travels along the power lines.
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3 A ripple tank is a shallow container of water used to demonstrate the properties of a wave. Giselle tossed a pebble into the tank and counted the wave crests as they passed by a certain point. She counted 6 waves in 30 seconds.
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Calculate the wave frequency in hertz (Hz).
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Lisa is seated at the front of a train. The train is traveling northbound at a steady speed of 40.2 kilometers/hour (km/hr). While the train is in motion, Lisa gets up from her seat and walks toward the back of the train at a steady rate of 2.4 km/hr.
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What is Lisa’s actual rate of speed, relative to the ground, in km/hr in a northbound direction at the time that she is walking toward the back of the train?
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A homeowner accidentally used a chemical treatment that eliminated the bacteria in the lawn. What would be the long term effect of such an action?
A. an increase in nests in the lawn area
B. a need to pull more weeds from the lawn area
C. a need to fertilize the lawn area with plant nutrients
D. an increase in the number of rodents in the lawn area
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On flat open farmland, farmers often plant a row of trees as a method of soil conservation. Which statement best explains how a row of trees can help conserve soil?
F. The trees provide shade, so the soil does not dry out.
G. The tree branches protect the soil from the force of acid rain.
H. The trees act as a windbreak, reducing soil erosion caused by blowing wind.
I. The trees attract animals whose wastes add fertilizer to help prevent soil erosion.
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A small satellite orbits Pluto. Eight satellites orbit Neptune, the closest planet to Pluto. Pluto is much smaller than Neptune. Why isn’t Pluto a satellite of Neptune?
A. The Sun’s gravity is the primary influence on Pluto.
B. Neptune is not large enough to capture Pluto as a satellite.
C. Neptune’s gravitational pull is neutralized by its eight satellites.
D. Pluto’s satellite’s gravitational pull keeps Pluto away from other planets.
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The excretory system in the human body has several components. Some of them are identified in the diagram below.
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary Bladder
What is the relationship between the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder?
F. They work together to transport blood.
G. They work independently with specialized functions.
H. They work together to maintain the chemical balance of blood.
I. They work as storage organs for fluids to prevent dehydration.
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In one species of guinea pig, the gene for black fur is dominant while the gene for brown fur is recessive. A male guinea pig with black fur and a female guinea pig with black fur produce a female offspring with brown fur. Which most likely describes the genes of the parent guinea pigs?
A. Both parent guinea pigs carry the recessive gene.
B. The male parent guinea pig carries the recessive gene, but the female parent does not.
C. The female parent guinea pig carries the recessive gene, but the male parent does not.
D. Neither parent guinea pig carries the recessive gene; the brown fur was a spontaneous mutation.
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Soil organisms, such as fungi, worms, and bacteria, are all biotic parts of the woodland ecosystem. What is the role of these organisms in the woodland ecosystem?
F. to provide nitrogen for the animals
G. to obtain dissolved oxygen from moisture
H. to break down the remains of other living things
I. to store chlorophyll for the photosynthesis process
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Earth’s stratosphere contains ozone. The ozone layer protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation. If the ozone layer is damaged, how will Earth be most affected?
A. The ultraviolet radiation may result in damage to living organisms.
B. The ultraviolet radiation may cause air conditioning systems to overheat.
C. The ultraviolet radiation may rapidly increase the water temperature of the Pacific Ocean.
D. The ultraviolet radiation may permanently destroy some satellite communication systems.
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When speaking about his accomplishments and contributions to the progress of science, Isaac Newton said, “If I have been able to see further, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants.” How does this statement apply to his scientific accomplishments?
F. His new theories were an outgrowth of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
G. He invented the telescope to see further into the universe than had others before him.
H. His law of universal gravitation was very much like the Ptolemaic system of epicycles.
I. His new theories increased scientific knowledge by looking at old observations in a new way.
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A microbiologist working at a pharmaceutical company is conducting a research project on a new medicine used to treat the common cold. Why is it important for the scientist to keep accurate notes about the research?
A. Accurate notes are required to get the predicted results of the test.
B. Accurate notes will help other scientists replicate and validate the results.
C. Accurate notes are necessary for experiments conducted on human subjects.
D. Accurate notes will help to ensure that no one uses the same experimental methods.
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16 An equal amount of potting soil was placed in three identical pots. Twenty petunia seeds were used. Three seeds were planted in Pot A, seven seeds in Pot B, and ten seeds in Pot C. The pots were all placed on the same table, and after they grew to a height of about 10 centimeters (cm), the plants from each pot were cut off at soil level, dried overnight, and weighed. The chart below shows the average plant mass from each pot.
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H. the mass of each plant
I. the space available for each seed
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SAMPLE 8 Part B Describe how electricity is produced in this hydroelectric power plant.
Be sure to include references to
• the power lines • the reservoir • the spillway • the turbine
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If you look up on a clear night when the Moon is full, you will see dark spots, circles, and white patches on the Moon’s surface. Observe the Moon on clear nights for one continuous month and you will see the same side of the Moon from any location.
Explain why you always observe the same side of the Moon while the Moon is revolving in its orbit about Earth. Be sure to include information about the rotations of the Moon and Earth.
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