NJ ASK 4 Science
New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)
Science
The Science test measures fourth and eighth grade students' ability to recall information and to solve problems by applying science concepts. The Science test assesses knowledge and application skills in three clusters; each cluster contains multiple-choice items and constructed-response items. The NJ CCCS numbers corresponding to the three clusters are indicated in parentheses.
- Life Science
Matter, Energy, and Organization in Living Systems Diversity and Biological Evolution Reproduction and Heredity Natural Systems and Interactions Human Interactions and Impact | - Earth Science
Earth's Properties and Materials Atmosphere and Weather Processes that Shape the Earth How We Study the Earth Earth, Moon, Sun System Solar System Stars Galaxies and Universe |
- Physical Science
Structure and Properties of Matter Chemical Reactions Motion and Forces Energy Transformations |
Science items are also classified and reported as either of the following:
- Knowledge (Comprehension and Science, Society/Technology), or
- Application (Habits of Mind/Inquiry and Mathematics).
Manuals are located on the https://www.measinc.com/nj/NJASK/Default.aspx website.