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FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage iiFCAT Sample Test MaterialsThese sample test materials are designed to help you prepare to answer FCAT questions. Thesematerials introduce you to the kinds of questions you will answer when you take FCAT andinclude hints for responding to the different kinds of FCAT questions. The FCAT Science sampletest materials for Grade 8 are composed of the books described below: Sample Test and Answer BookIncludes a science sample test, a sample answer book, and instructions for completing thesample test. (Copies are available for all students in the tested grade.) Sample Answer KeyIncludes answers and explanations for the questions in the sample test. (Copies areavailable for classroom teachers only.) This book Copyright Statement for This Assessment and School Performance PublicationAuthorization for reproduction of this document is hereby granted to persons acting in an official capacity within the Uniform System ofPublic K–12 Schools as defined in Section 1000.01(4), Florida Statutes. The copyright notice at the bottom of this page must be included inall copies.All trademarks and trade names found in this publication are the property of their respective owners and are not associated with thepublishers of this publication.Permission is NOT granted for distribution or reproduction outside of the Uniform System of Public K–12 Schools or for commercialdistribution of the copyrighted materials without written authorization from the Florida Department of Education. Questions regarding use ofthese copyrighted materials should be sent to the following:The AdministratorAssessment and School PerformanceFlorida Department of EducationTallahassee, Florida 32399-0400Copyright 2003State of FloridaDepartment of State
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 1FCAT ScienceSampleTest BookSAMPLE8Calculator Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3A calculator is provided for you to use during the test. This section provides helpful hints forusing a calculator on the test.Gridded-Response Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4Some 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 8This section introduces the FCAT Science Sample Test. It includes a description of the differentkinds of questions on FCAT, hints for answering FCAT Science questions, and an estimate ofthe time required to complete the sample test.FCAT Science Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10The Science Sample Test consists of 16 practice questions that are similar to questions on theFCAT. It includes a perforated (tear-out) Science Reference Sheet and Periodic Table found onpage 11 and page 12.FCAT Science Sample Answer Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23Your answers to the sample test questions should be placed in the Science Sample AnswerBook. The answer book is perforated and may be removed before you start the sample test.Page 1FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education
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FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 3This is a picture of a generic calculator and its parts.Helpful Hints for Taking the FCAT Science Test1.Read the problem very carefully. Then decide whether or not you need the calculator to help yousolve 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 thatwhen 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 workingwith calculators, use careful and deliberate keystrokes, and always remember to check your answerto make sure that it is reasonable.8.Always check your answer to make sure that you have completed all of the necessary steps.Page 3FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 4How to Complete the Response GridsScience test questions with this symbolrequire 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 waysthe response grid may be completed.Parts of a Response GridFor Grade 8, response grids have the following parts:answer boxesfraction bardecimal point number bubblesDirections1.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 rightanswer box. Print only one digit or symbol in each answer box. Do NOT leave a blank answer box in themiddle 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.Page 4FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 83.6/18/038:05 AMPage 5Fill 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 anunused 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.ExamplesWhole Number60 10 7070 ORDecimal6Show the decimal equivalent of 5 100.5 . 065 . 06 ORPage 5FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 6FractionNOTE:You may NOT write a mixed number such as 13 14 in the answer grid. If your answer is a53, or4131and4mixed number, you must convert the answer to an improper fraction, such asdecimal number, such as 13.25. If you tried to fill in 13 14 , it would be read aswould be counted wrong.INCORRECT1234 121 31/ 4 CORRECT1234 12 5 3/41 3. 2 5 ORPage 6FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Educationto a
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 7Decimal or FractionMany answers may be shown as either a decimal or a fraction. 6 255 5/88. 62 5 555555566666667777778888899999OR OR5 /8 88888888889999999999ORRangesA correct answer within a range of values may be represented in various ways. For example, for theinequality18.8 n 19.2values of n could be written as shown below.1 8 . 91 91 9 555555566666667777778888899999OR ORThere are also other correct answers.Page 7FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education1 9 . 1 88888888889999999999OR
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 8Taking the FCAT Science Sample TestHints for Taking the FCAT Science TestHere are some hints to help you do your best when you take the FCAT Science test. Keep these hints inmind when you answer the sample questions. Learn how to answer each kind of question. FCAT Science tests have four types ofquestions: 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 itand go back to it later. Be sure to fill in the answer bubbles correctly. Do not make any stray marks aroundanswer spaces. Think positively. Some questions may seem hard to you, but you may be able to figureout what to do if you reread the question carefully. When you have finished each question, reread it to make sure your answer isreasonable. Relax. Some people get nervous about tests. It’s natural. Just do your best.Page 8FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 9How to Answer the “Read, Inquire, Explain” QuestionsAnswers to the short- and extended-response problems can receive full or partial credit. You should try toanswer 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 about10 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 theSample Answer Book. Reread your explanation to make sure it says what you want it to say.Directions for Taking the Science Sample TestThe Sample Test contains the Reference Sheet, the Periodic Table, and 16 science questions. It should takeabout 30 to 45 minutes to answer all the questions. Mark your answers in the Science Sample AnswerBook, which begins on page 23. If you don’t know how to answer a question, just ask your teacher toexplain 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 referto 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 griddedresponse 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.Page 9FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 10FCAT ScienceSampleTestSAMPLE8FCAT Question SymbolsREADINQUIREEXPLAINThis symbol appears next to questions that require short written answers. Use about5 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.READINQUIREEXPLAINThis 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 agrid. There may be more than one correct way to fill in a response grid. You MUSTfill in the bubbles accurately to receive credit for your answer.A correct answer to each of these questions is worth 1 point.Page 10FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Education
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 8Grade6/18/0388:05 AMPage 11FCAT Science Reference SheetFold and Tear Carefully Along Dotted LineEquationsAcceleration (a) change in velocity (m/s)time taken for this change (s)a vf – v itf – tiAverage speed (v) distancetimev dtDensity (D) mass (g)Volume (cm3)D mVPercent Efficiency (e) Work out (J) 100Work in (J)%e Wout 100WinForce in newtons (F) mass (kg) acceleration (m/s2)F maFrequency in hertz (f) number of events (waves)time (s)f n of eventstMomentum (ρ) mass (kg) velocity (m/s)ρ mvWavelength (λ) velocity (m/s)frequency (Hz)λ vfWork (W) Force (N) distance (m)W FdUnits of Measurecm centimeterg gramHz hertzJ joule (newton-meter)Page 11FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of Educationkg kilogramm meterN newtons second
Page 12FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of tomic MassAtomic Praseodymium Neodymium140.908144.246059Actinide seriesThorium232.038Th90Cerium140.12Ce58Lanthanide seriesInner Transition m92.90641VVanadium50.9422355BTransition 81B765155A144A133ARepresentativeElements29111B Fluorine18.9989177A188A8:05 AM321111A126C6/18/03Fold and Tear Carefully Along Dotted LineGroup(based onPeriodic Table of the ElementsFCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 8Page 12Period
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 13SAMPLEFCAT Science Sample Test Book18Mr. Molina’s class studied the mass and volume of three liquids.LiquidMass(grams)Volume(cm3)Corn syrup10.810.0Salad oil23.025.0Vinegar30.330.0What is the difference in density between the least and the greatest density of the liquidslisted in the table?A.0.09 g/cm3B.0.10 g/cm3C.0.16 g/cm3D.1.08 g/cm308SCA131M80012When electric power is carried over long distances through power lines, the electricalenergy decreases as the distance increases. This energy decrease occurs because thecurrent encounters resistance in the wires.Power Lines Carrying ElectricityWhat 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.08SCB231M8830Page 13FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of EducationGo On
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 8SAMPLE36/18/038:05 AMPage 148FCAT Science Sample Test BookA ripple tank is a shallow container of water used to demonstrate the properties of awave. Giselle tossed a pebble into the tank and counted the wave crests as they passed bya certain point. She counted 6 waves in 30 seconds.PebbleModel of a Ripple TankCalculate the wave frequency in hertz (Hz).08SCB136G8101Page 14FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of EducationGo On
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 15SAMPLEFCAT Science Sample Test Book48Go to your Sample Answer Book to answer Number 4.08SCB131E90075Lisa is seated at the front of a train. The train is traveling northbound at a steady speed of40.2 kilometers/hour (km/hr). While the train is in motion, Lisa gets up from her seat andwalks toward the back of the train at a steady rate of 2.4 km/hr.TrainWhat is Lisa’s actual rate of speed, relative to the ground, in km/hr in a northbounddirection at the time that she is walking toward the back of the train?08SCC236G8670Page 15FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of EducationGo On
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 8SAMPLE66/18/038:05 AMPage 168FCAT Science Sample Test BookA homeowner accidentally used a chemical treatment that eliminated the bacteria in thelawn. What would be the long term effect of such an action?A.an increase in nests in the lawn areaB.a need to pull more weeds from the lawn areaC.a need to fertilize the lawn area with plant nutrientsD.an increase in the number of rodents in the lawn area08SCD134M81947On 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.08SCD134M85758A 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.08SCE131M8850Page 16FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of EducationGo On
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 86/18/038:05 AMPage 17SAMPLEFCAT Science Sample Test Book98Go to your Sample Answer Book to answer Number 9.08SCE131S883510The excretory system in the human body has several components. Some of them areidentified in the diagram below.KidneysUretersUrinaryBladderWhat 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.08SCF131M8572Page 17FCAT 2004 Sample Test Materials, 2003 Florida Department of EducationGo On
FCAT Sample Test Book-Gr 8SAMPLE116/18/038:05 AMPage 188FCAT Science Sample Test BookIn one species of guinea pig, the gene for black fur is dominant while the gene for brownfur is recessive. A male guinea pig with black fur and
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
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 availabl
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