Chemistry questions by performance level
From NY Science Standards Wiki
| Learning standards | Exam questions | PLDs | Glossary |
Which PLD a question best matches is a judgment call by the wiki's editors. NYSED does not publish official mappings of exam questions to performance levels.
HS-PS1-1 · Periodic Table
Level 1Use the periodic table as a model to identify the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms or the relative properties of elements within a group or period.
Aug 2026 · Q14 Which statement identifies a relationship between conductivity and another property of the selected Group 14 elements…
Sample · Gas Stoves Q2 Which gas has similar properties to the fuel being banned in new residential stoves and furnaces? Ga
Level 2Use the periodic table as a model to identify the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms and the relative properties of elements within a group or period.
June 2026 · Q35 Which row compares the properties of the listed element to the oxygen replaced in lactic acid to increase the rate of…
Sample · Smartphone Chemistry Q1 Which statement describes why positive ions in the molten salt replace ions in the aluminosilicate glass, resulting in…
Level 3Use the periodic table as a model to describe the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.
Aug 2026 · Q39 Describe how the pattern of electrons in the outermost energy level makes the preferred gas safer to use in filling…
Aug 2026 · Q15 Make a claim that describes the relationship between first ionization energy and conductivity of the selected Group 14…
June 2026 · Q2 Use the patterns of outermost electrons to describe how radium could substitute for the element found in teeth and bone.
Level 4Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.
No released question yet.
Level 5Use the periodic table as a model to construct a representation of chemical behavior using relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-3 · Intermolecular Forces
Level 1Use data from an investigation or provided information to identify a pattern in bulk scale properties of substances as it relates to the relative strength of electrical forces between particles.
June 2026 · Q16 Which changes would occur as the TFE produced is changed to a liquid?
Level 2Given a plan, conduct an explanation or given the results of an investigation or provided information, make a claim that compares the relative strength of electrical forces between particles of substances at the bulk scale.
Aug 2026 · Q35 Which claim provides supporting evidence about the strength of the intermolecular forces in essential oils?
Aug 2026 · Q36 Place a check mark (✓) in the box to indicate the essential oil that has stronger intermolecular forces and provide…
June 2026 · Q18 What type of molecules in nylon or polyester would optimize the function of the outer material layer?
Level 3Given a plan, conduct an explanation or given the results of an investigation or provided information, describe patterns of the relative strength of electrical forces between particles, based on structures, and/or the resulting properties at bulk scale.
June 2026 · Q48 In which list are VOCs placed in order from strongest to weakest electrical forces between particles in the substance?
Level 4Plan and conduct an investigation to gather and evaluate evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.
No released question yet.
Level 5Plan and conduct multiple investigations to gather and evaluate evidence that compares the structure of substances at the bulk scale to explain the strength of electrical forces between particles.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-8 · Nuclear Processes
Level 1Use a model/information to identify a change in the composition of the nucleus of the atom or a nuclear process.
Aug 2026 · Q5 Which isotopic notation represents the product of the nuclear decay of the Blk?
June 2026 · Q39 Identify the particle that allows scientists to confirm the presence of 0-18.
Level 2Develop and/or use a model of a nuclear process to predict the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom.
Aug 2026 · Q4 Using the key provided in Figure 2, draw a model of the nucleus, labeled X.
June 2026 · Q1 Complete the table below to predict the changes in the composition of the nucleus as the radium atom decays. Number of…
Level 3Develop and/or use a model(s) to compare and/or contrast the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom or the scale of energy released during a nuclear process to other transformations.
Aug 2026 · Q1 Which row correctly compares the relative amount of energy released to the changes that occur at the atomic level in…
Level 4Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
Aug 2026 · Q43 Write an equation to model the first step of the nuclear decay of uranium that occurs in rocks deep below Earth's…
June 2026 · Q47 Write an equation to model the nuclear decay process to illustrate the changes in the composition of Rn-222 as it…
Level 5Develop, evaluate, and revise models to compare and contrast changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and scale of energy released during nuclear processes.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-9 · Gas Behavior
Level 1Use data/information to identify the relationship between two variables in the combined gas law when the third variable and molar quantity are held constant.
June 2026 · Q23 Which graph represents the factors that cause the difference in the size of the balloons on the indoor and outdoor…
Level 2Given data, construct a mathematical representation and/or calculate the value of an unknown variable in the combined gas law when the molar quantity is held constant.
Aug 2026 · Q42 Construct a mathematical representation, using appropriate calculations, that could be used to determine the…
June 2026 · Q26 Construct a mathematical representation using appropriate calculations that could be used to determine the temperature…
Level 3Use data/information that provides evidence to make and/or support a claim about the relationship between two variables in the combined gas law when the third variable and molar quantity are held constant.
Aug 2026 · Q41 Which claim compares the relationship between the volume of a specific parade balloon and the temperature during the…
Level 4Analyze data to support the claim that the combined gas law describes the relationships among volume, pressure, and temperature for a sample of an ideal gas.
No released question yet.
Level 5Plan and conduct an investigation to gather and analyze data that validates the claim that the combined gas law describes the relationships among volume, pressure, and temperature for a sample of an ideal gas
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-10 · Solutions
Level 1Use data/information to identify a relationship between the formation, property, and/or behavior of one or more solutions.
Aug 2026 · Q9 Which claim identifies the relationship between the boiling points of grape juice and jelly?
Level 2Construct and/or use a mathematical representation as evidence to determine the quantities required to form or describe a solution.
Aug 2026 · Q28 Which mathematical representation is used to determine the total mass of ozone contained in a 90.0 L sample of air…
June 2026 · Q32 The teacher prepares 250. mL of Mixture C. How many grams of solute are required to make the solution used in this…
June 2026 · Q49 What is the mass of formaldehyde necessary to prepare 1.5 x 10° g of the formaldehyde solution?
Level 3Use data/information that provides evidence to make and/or support a claim that identifies relationships between the formation, properties, and/or behaviors of solutions at bulk scales.
Aug 2026 · Q34 Identify the polarity of the compounds in essential oils extracted from flowers and plants. Support your answer with…
June 2026 · Q37 Make a claim as to whether the drinking water in the samples in Figure 3 are safe with respect to PFOA and PFOS. Cite…
Level 4Use evidence to support claims regarding the formation, properties, and behaviors of solutions at bulk scales.
Aug 2026 · Q38 Construct a mathematical representation, using appropriate calculations, and determine the percent composition by mass…
June 2026 · Q8 A student makes a claim that a 355-mL unopened bottle stored on the shelf has less CO; gas in the headspace than an…
Level 5Evaluate the validity of claims, evidence, and/or reasoning of currently accepted explanations regarding formation, properties, and behaviors of solutions at bulk scales.
No released question yet.
HS-PS2-6 · Structure and Function of Materials
Level 1Use information to identify a particulate-level structure or function of a designed material.
Aug 2026 · Q17 Which row identifies elements that could be added to the silicon lattice to allow the material to function as each type…
June 2026 · Q17 Which row ranks the size of a pore in ePTFE, a water droplet, and a water molecule from smallest to largest?
Level 2Use information to describe how the particulate-level structure of designed material(s) supports its function.
Aug 2026 · Q13 Describe how the structure of the organic molecule in sunscreen supports its function.
June 2026 · Q42 Which statement describes how the structure of aluminum metal supports its function?
June 2026 · Q36 Which row describes how the electrical forces in a cross-linked polymer affect the durability and flexibility in PLA?…
Level 3Use scientific or technical information to explain how the particulate-level structure is important to the functioning of designed material(s).
Aug 2026 · Q46 Place a check mark (✓) in the box to indicate the particle number that represents carbon. Cite evidence to describe how…
June 2026 · Q34 Explain how the attraction for electrons between the elements that supports the function of PFAS as a “forever…
Sample · Smartphone Chemistry Q2 Explain why the particulate-level structure of the glass prevents the potassium ions in the glass from functioning as a…
Level 4Communicate scientific and technical information about why the particulate-level structure is important in the functioning of designed materials.
No released question yet.
Level 5Compare, integrate, and evaluate scientific and technical information about the structure and function of various designed materials at the particulate-level to optimize the functionality of a product.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-2 · Chemical Reactions
Level 1Given possible reaction outcomes, identify the outcome of a simple chemical reaction using the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, or knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
Aug 2026 · Q47 Given the incomplete unbalanced equation representing the reaction to remove the lead ions from the water, which…
Aug 2026 · Q16 Based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level, which element identifies the atoms in the given…
June 2026 · Q3 Which statement identifies the formation of ions in the radium compounds displayed in the advertisement?
Level 2Predict the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and/or knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
Aug 2026 · Q22 Which claim predicts how phosphates would affect the aqueous metallic ions present in pool water?
June 2026 · Q43 Predict the outcome of a reaction between aluminum and the second most abundant element in Earth's crust by writing the…
Level 3Construct or revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and/or knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
Sample · Gas Stoves Q1 A student incorrectly identifies the products of the combustion of methane as oxygen and water. Based on patterns of…
Level 4Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
No released question yet.
Level 5Construct, revise, and evaluate explanations for the outcome of simple chemical reactions based on the predictable behavior of reactants, the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-4 · Energy and Chemical Reactions
Level 1Use a model/information to identify the changes in energy in a chemical reaction system.
Aug 2026 · Q32 Which row represents how potential energy changes are modeled for Equation 1 and Equation 2?
Level 2Use a model to describe the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system.
No released question yet.
Level 3Develop and/or use a model to describe the energy associated with the formation and/or the breaking of a bond(s) between atoms.
No released question yet.
Level 4Develop a model to illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system depends upon the changes in total bond energy.
No released question yet.
Level 5Develop and critique models to illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system depends upon the changes in total bond energy.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-5 · Reaction Rates
Level 1Use provided information to identify the evidence for how the rate of a physical or chemical change is affected when conditions are varied.
June 2026 · Q7 Identify evidence from Equation 1 that supports the claim that the CO,(aq) concentration in the bottle of opened soda…
Level 2Predict and/or describe how the rate of a physical or chemical change is affected when conditions are varied.
Aug 2026 · Q30 Which description predicts how the rate of conversion of the exhaust gases is affected by the presence of a catalyst in…
Aug 2026 · Q33 Which row predicts and describes how a change in temperature affects the rate of reactions and efficiency in a…
Aug 2026 · Q37 Which change describes what would occur if the demonstration was repeated with warmer samples of the essential oils?
Aug 2026 · Q48 Which statement predicts why the original design had to be modified?
June 2026 · Q13 Which statement predicts the change in the reaction rates of Equation 2 if students added carbonic anhydrase during the…
Level 3Use data/information that provides evidence to predict and explain how the rate of a physical or chemical change is affected when conditions are varied.
June 2026 · Q28 A student completes Experiments 1-4 and claims that as temperature increases, the reaction time increases. Place a…
June 2026 · Q29 The student performed a fifth experiment using the conditions of Experiment 2 in Table 1. In this experiment, Cu?*(aq)…
Level 4Apply scientific principles and evidence to explain how the rate of a physical or chemical change is affected when conditions are varied.
June 2026 · Q11 Using collision theory, predict and explain the change to the rate of oxyhemoglobin production when the concentration…
Level 5Construct explanations and design solutions, using student-generated evidence, that apply scientific principles to explain how the rate of chemical changes are affected when conditions are varied.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-6 · Chemical Equilibrium
Level 1Use information provided to identify a change in the experimental conditions that would modify the amount of products or reactants at equilibrium.
Aug 2026 · Q24 Which claim explains how the addition of HCl(aq) will help to sanitize the pool?
Level 2Identify a modification to the design or to the experimental conditions of a chemical system and/or describe the effect on the products and/or reactants at equilibrium.
June 2026 · Q14 Apply LeChatelier’s principle to identify one change in the laboratory investigation, other than changing the amount of…
Level 3Explain how a change in the design of a chemical system and/or experimental conditions would affect the amount of products and/or reactants at equilibrium.
No released question yet.
Level 4Refine the design of a chemical system by specifying a change in conditions that would produce increased amounts of products at equilibrium.
No released question yet.
Level 5Optimize the design of a chemical system by explaining how multiple changes to experimental conditions will increase the amounts of products in a system at equilibrium.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-7 · Conservation of Mass
Level 1Use information provided to identify mathematical representations that demonstrate atoms and/or mass are conserved during a chemical reaction.
Aug 2026 · Q8 Which equation best demonstrates the conservation of matter in the synthesis of sucrose in apples?
Level 2Use or complete a mathematical representation to demonstrate that atoms and/or mass are conserved during a chemical reaction.
June 2026 · Q33 Identify the missing product in the simplified process to produce PLA to demonstrate the conservation of atoms.
June 2026 · Q15 Complete the equation representing the production of HF (aq) to demonstrate conservation of matter. CaF, + — + 2HF
Level 3Construct a mathematical representation and/or calculate a quantity (e.g. # of particles, volume of a gas, etc.), using the relationship that atoms and/or mass are conserved during a chemical reaction.
Aug 2026 · Q31 Use a mathematical representation to determine the mass of CO, gas product for the complete combustion of 1.0 liter of…
Aug 2026 · Q3 Calculate the volume in liters of the gas produced in Equation 1, which is a major contributor to climate change, when…
Aug 2026 · Q29 Use the model in Figure 2 to write a balanced equation to represent the reaction that results in the production of…
June 2026 · Q24 Calculate the number of grams of CO,(g) that would be produced when the balloon is completely inflated. _ g9C0y9)
June 2026 · Q6 How many molecules of CO, are still dissolved in a 1.0-liter bottle of soda when first considered to be “flat”?
Sample · Profitable Blueberry Field Q4 How many grams of nitrogen are added to the soil when 100. grams of the substance that acidifies soil with reduced risk…
Sample · Smartphone Chemistry Q3 Construct a mathematical representation and calculate the number of grams of aluminum oxide required to produce the…
Level 4Use mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction.
Sample · Profitable Blueberry Field Q5 Cite numerical evidence from Equation 3 to demonstrate the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved.
Level 5Create and revise mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms, and therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-11 · Acids and Bases
Level 1Given an investigation plan or provided information, select appropriate tools and/or materials that could be used to identify a property or behavior of an acid or base.
June 2026 · Q10 Which two indicators could be used to distinguish the two sport drinks from one another?
Sample · Profitable Blueberry Field Q1 Which two indicators, when used independently, would provide results that, together, are suitable for evaluating soil…
Level 2Given the results of an investigation or provided information, calculate a quantity or make a claim to identify a property and/or behavior of an acid or base.
Aug 2026 · Q23 To reduce cloudiness in a sample of pool water, the concentration of which ion should be increased?
Aug 2026 · Q25 Identify the color of the solution in each of the four samples after the indicators were added. Methyl Orange…
June 2026 · Q9 How many of the beverages listed in Figure 2 would require the can to have a plastic coating?
June 2026 · Q30 Which phrase identifies an acid and its property in Equation 1?
Sample · Profitable Blueberry Field Q2 Which row in the table completes the claim describing a possible cause and effect of adding elemental sulfur to the…
Level 3Given a plan, conduct an investigation or given the results of an investigation or provided information, compare the properties and/or behaviors of acids and/or bases.
Aug 2026 · Q6 Make a claim that compares the hydronium ion concentration of the optimal soil conditions to grow grapes to the…
June 2026 · Q40 Which claim identifies how the hydronium ion concentration in soil with a pH of 6.5 compares to soil in which the…
Sample · Profitable Blueberry Field Q3 Identify the acid and the base when both water and ammonium fertilizer are added to soil. Compare the pattern of…
Level 4Plan and conduct an investigation to compare properties and behaviors of acids and bases.
No released question yet.
Level 5Plan and conduct multiple investigations to compare, explain, and predict properties and behaviors of acids and bases.
No released question yet.
HS-PS1-12 · Electron Transfer
Level 1Use provided information to identify a reaction or a component(s) in a model that illustrates the transfer of electrons within a system.
June 2026 · Q44 Which row identifies the products that are formed at each electrode during electrolysis?
Level 2Use or provide evidence to demonstrate that some chemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons within a system.
Aug 2026 · Q45 Write a balanced half-reaction to provide evidence that electrons are transferred during the formation of the ion from…
Sample · Smartphone Chemistry Q5 Cite evidence from half-reaction 1 to demonstrate that there is a transfer of electrons.
Level 3Use a model (e.g. electrochemical cell) or information that provides evidence to make a claim or support the argument that some chemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons as an energy conversion occurs within a system.
June 2026 · Q45 Which row provides evidence to support the claim that the Hall-Heroult process involves a transfer of electrons as an…
June 2026 · Q31 A student makes a claim that the conversion of iodide ions to iodine molecules is oxidation. Based on evidence from…
Level 4Use evidence to illustrate that some chemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons as an energy conversion occurs within a system.
No released question yet.
Level 5Evaluate claims and analyze evidence to communicate that some chemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons as an energy conversion occurs within a system.
No released question yet.
HS-PS3-1 · Energy Conservation
Level 1Use mathematical representation or information provided to identify energy change(s) in one or more components of a system.
Aug 2026 · Q2 Which statement describes the flow of energy in Equation 1?
Aug 2026 · Q19 Which claim identifies two components potentially used as insulation in a container and the properties of these…
June 2026 · Q25 Which statement describes the change in energy and the placement of the energy term in Equation 1?
Level 2Use a mathematical representation, data, or a given model to predict and/or describe the energy transfer of a component of a system.
Aug 2026 · Q18 Eventually, a hot liquid slowly begins to cool in an insulated container. Which claim explains how this happens?
Aug 2026 · Q20 Make a claim about which compound would result in the highest solution temperature and justify this claim using…
June 2026 · Q19 Make a claim stating which soccer field will experience a greater temperature increase after absorbing the same amount…
Level 3Use a given computational model or mathematical representation to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.
June 2026 · Q20 What amount of energy is absorbed when the temperature of a single brick increases from 20.°C to 35°C?
Level 4Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.
No released question yet.
Level 5Create and revise a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.
No released question yet.
HS-PS3-5 · Forces and Fields
Level 1Use a model/information of two objects interacting to identify the forces between objects or the changes in energy of the objects due to the interaction.
Aug 2026 · Q21 Based on the information provided and the model below, which row in the table correctly identifies the attractive…
Level 2Use a model of two objects interacting to describe and/or show the forces between objects or the changes in energy of the objects due to the interaction.
June 2026 · Q50 Label the partial charges (3+, 3—) in the boxes provided below to illustrate the orientation of the solute and solvent…
Level 3Develop a model of two objects interacting and illustrate the forces between objects and the changes in energy of the objects due to the interaction.
June 2026 · Q12 Draw an electron-dot diagram to model the gas released from the liver cells into the plasma.
Level 4Develop and use a model of two objects interacting through electric or magnetic fields to illustrate the forces between objects and the changes in energy of the objects due to the interaction.
No released question yet.
Level 5Develop and identify the limitations of a model of two objects interacting through electric or magnetic fields to explain the effect of the forces between objects, and describe the changes in energy of the objects due to the interaction.
No released question yet.
HS-PS4-4 · Electromagnetic Radiation and Matter
Level 1Based on evidence, identify the frequency, wavelength, relative energy, or effect on matter of electromagnetic radiation when one of these is provided.
Aug 2026 · Q26 Which range of wavelengths identifies the solar radiation that is associated with sunburns?
Aug 2026 · Q10 Which types of electromagnetic radiation correspond to the spectral lines of iron reported in the Sun’s corona during a…
June 2026 · Q21 Which range of wavelengths approximately corresponds to the radiation absorbed by plants?
Level 2Use information that provides evidence to support a claim that describes the effects of different frequencies, relative energies, and/or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation when absorbed by matter.
Aug 2026 · Q27 When comparing UVA and UVC, which statement describes how increased frequency of ultraviolet radiation affects human…
Aug 2026 · Q11 Which row completes the claim describing how the absorption of radiation with a wavelength of 10 m would affect a…
June 2026 · Q4 Which statement supports the claim that a watch made with phosphor glows in the dark when the electromagnetic energy…
Sample · Gas Stoves Q4 Which statement compares the frequency and resulting energy of a photon absorbed by chlorophyll to the frequency and…
Level 3Make and support a claim, using scientific and/or technical information, that describes the effects of a frequency and/or wavelength of electromagnetic radiation when absorbed by matter.
Sample · Gas Stoves Q3 Choose and support a claim, citing both qualitative and quantitative evidence, to either promote or oppose limiting the…
Level 4Evaluate the validity and reliability of claims in published materials of the effects that different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation have when absorbed by matter.
No released question yet.
Level 5Gather and evaluate a variety of valid and reliable sources to formulate a claim on the effects that different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation have when absorbed by matter, citing qualitative evidence with scientific reasoning.
No released question yet.
HS-LS1-5 · Photosynthesis
Level 1Use a model/information to identify how the process of photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.
No released question yet.
Level 2Use a model/information demonstrating photosynthesis to identify energy and matter components.
Sample · Gas Stoves Q5 Select the components from each list to complete the equation that models the chemical reaction that addresses global…
Level 3Use a model to describe how the process of photosynthesis conserves energy and/or matter.
June 2026 · Q38 Identify the missing component labeled X and write the coefficient to balance the equation. 6H,0 + — CgH1;06 + 60
Level 4Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.
Aug 2026 · Q7 Select components from the options provided and complete the model, including energy, to correctly demonstrate the…
Level 5Create a model, given input and output of matter and energy, to demonstrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.
No released question yet.
HS-ETS1-1 · Analyzing Global Challenges
Level 1Given a major global challenge, identify the criteria or constraint for the given solution that best accounts for societal needs or wants.
Aug 2026 · Q40 Which statement identifies a criterion that supports using urethane-coated materials instead of vinyl in the production…
Sample · Smartphone Chemistry Q4 A criterion that should be considered when designing smartphones to be more easily recyclable is to reduce the
Level 2Given a major global challenge, describe the qualitative or quantitative criteria or constraint for the given solution that best accounts for societal needs or wants.
No released question yet.
Level 3Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative or quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
No released question yet.
Level 4Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative or quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
No released question yet.
Level 5Evaluate two or more major global challenges to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions, which could include new technologies that account for societal needs and wants.
No released question yet.
HS-ETS1-2 · Breaking Down Complex Problems
Level 1Identify the solution, from those provided, that addresses a smaller, more manageable real-world problem.
June 2026 · Q46 Which statement identifies a method to reduce the impact of a source of indoor air pollution as indicated by Figure 1?
Level 2Given a complex real-world problem that has been broken down into smaller, more manageable problems, identify a solution to one smaller problem that can be solved through engineering.
June 2026 · Q22 Which strategies are effective ways to minimize the heat island effect in an urban community? 1. Use light-colored…
Level 3Given a complex real-world problem, identify one smaller more manageable problem and describe a solution to that problem that can be solved through engineering.
Aug 2026 · Q12 Identify a solution by proposing a safe, at-home test and the expected results to determine if eclipse glasses are…
Level 4Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
No released question yet.
Level 5For a complex real-world problem, design multiple solutions to sub-problems based on student generated data and/or scientific information from other sources. Describe the rationale, criteria, and constraints of each sub-problem.
No released question yet.
HS-ETS1-3 · Evaluating Solutions and Trade-offs
Level 1Identify the solution from those provided, to a complex real-world problem based on given criteria and/or constraints.
Aug 2026 · Q44 Which evidence supports selection of the most ideal material for construction of pipes that carry drinking water?
June 2026 · Q5 A manufacturing company wants to design a watch with the following criteria: Criterion 1: Ability to see the face of…
Level 2Describe a solution to a complex real-world problem based on given criteria and constraints.
June 2026 · Q41 A farmer in the northern Finger Lakes region of New York State wants to grow raspberries. How would a commercial…
Level 3Identify a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and/or trade-offs (positives and negatives) for a range of constraints, such as cost, safety, reliability, aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, or environmental impacts.
June 2026 · Q27 Which material would be a better choice, based on trade-offs for short-term benefits and long-term negative…
Level 4Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of multiple constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
No released question yet.
Level 5Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria by generating a prioritized list of criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of multiple constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts. Explain how these solutions affect society and the environment.
No released question yet.
HS-ETS1-4 · Modeling Solutions with Simulations
Level 1Identify the impact of a given solution to a complex real-world problem.
No released question yet.
Level 2Given data (from a computer simulation), identify the impact of a proposed solution to a complex real-world problem, or the impact on an interaction within or between two systems relevant to the problem.
No released question yet.
Level 3Given data (from a computer simulation), describe the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with limited criteria and constraints on interactions within and/or between systems relevant to the problem.
No released question yet.
Level 4Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
No released question yet.
Level 5Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to related complex real-world problems with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.
No released question yet.
Summary
| Standard | Topic | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS-PS1-1 | Periodic Table | 2 | 2 | 3 | – | – | 7 |
| HS-PS1-3 | Intermolecular Forces | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 5 |
| HS-PS1-8 | Nuclear Processes | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | – | 7 |
| HS-PS1-9 | Gas Behavior | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 4 |
| HS-PS1-10 | Solutions | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | – | 8 |
| HS-PS2-6 | Structure and Function of Materials | 2 | 3 | 3 | – | – | 8 |
| HS-PS1-2 | Chemical Reactions | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 6 |
| HS-PS1-4 | Energy and Chemical Reactions | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| HS-PS1-5 | Reaction Rates | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 9 |
| HS-PS1-6 | Chemical Equilibrium | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| HS-PS1-7 | Conservation of Mass | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | – | 11 |
| HS-PS1-11 | Acids and Bases | 2 | 5 | 3 | – | – | 10 |
| HS-PS1-12 | Electron Transfer | 1 | 2 | 2 | – | – | 5 |
| HS-PS3-1 | Energy Conservation | 3 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 7 |
| HS-PS3-5 | Forces and Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 3 |
| HS-PS4-4 | Electromagnetic Radiation and Matter | 3 | 4 | 1 | – | – | 8 |
| HS-LS1-5 | Photosynthesis | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 3 |
| HS-ETS1-1 | Analyzing Global Challenges | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| HS-ETS1-2 | Breaking Down Complex Problems | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 3 |
| HS-ETS1-3 | Evaluating Solutions and Trade-offs | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 4 |
| HS-ETS1-4 | Modeling Solutions with Simulations | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| All chemistry standards | 31 | 43 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 113 | |
Page contributors: Conrad Richman