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| Strand |
Approx. Weight
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Description |
| Earth and Space Science |
25% |
Recognition, interpretation, and modeling of the Earth's
features, composition, and physical structure; role of energy and heat in the
Earth's systemic and metamorphic processes; interrelationship between Earth
processes and other bodies in the solar system; composition and properties of
the cosmos and universal forces.
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| Life Science |
25% |
Classification, organization, structure, and functions of
living things; reproduction and heredity, evolution and bio-diversity; effects
of environment on organisms and ecosystems; food chains. |
| Physical Science |
25% |
Chemistry (properties, forms, and structure of matter;
elements, compounds, & mixtures; physical and chemical changes;
interrelationship between energy and matter) and physics (motion of objects;
forms, effects, and transformations of energy). |
| Technology & Engineering |
25% |
Engineering & structural designs; materials, tools, &
machines; communication, manufacturing, construction, transportation, &
bio-related technologies. |
| Question Format |
Approx. Number
Of Questions |
Points Per
Question |
Approx. Proportion
Of Total Test Points |
| Multiple Choice |
35 |
1 |
63% |
| Open Response |
5 |
0 to 4 |
37% |
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