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NJ ASK 4 Science

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).
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Manuals are located on  the https://www.measinc.com/nj/NJASK/Default.aspx  website.