Spring 2025 Grade 8 Science Test · questions and answer key
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The Spring 2025 Grade 8 Science Test (New York State's Intermediate-level science test, given to 8th grade students) is composed of 56 questions. The 51 released questions (30 multiple choice and 21 constructed response) are organized into eleven question clusters below; questions 32–36 were not released. Select a cluster to see its questions with the answer key. Each question is listed with the NYSSLS performance expectation it assesses. Data on the percentage of students answering correctly is from NYSED.
Maple Syrup Production · Questions 1–5
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | MS-PS1-4 | 0.34 |
| Question 2 | MS-PS1-4 | 0.33 |
| Question 3 | MS-PS1-7 | 0.49 |
| Question 4 | MS-PS1-3 | 0.47 |
| Question 5 | MS-PS1-2 | 0.06 |
Mount Lyell and the Lyell Glacier · Questions 6–9
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 6 | MS-ESS2-4 | 0.61 |
| Question 7 | MS-ESS3-5 | 0.38 |
| Question 8 | MS-ESS2-6 | 0.01 |
| Question 9 | MS-ESS3-2 | 0.20 |
The Lake Erie Ecosystem · Questions 10–13
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 10 | MS-LS2-2 | 0.53 |
| Question 11 | MS-LS2-4 | 0.37 |
| Question 12 | MS-ESS3-2 | 0.32 |
| Question 13 | MS-ESS3-4 | 0.28 |
Observing Jupiter · Questions 14–18
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 14 | MS-ESS1-3 | 0.31 |
| Question 15 | MS-ESS1-3 | 0.06 |
| Question 16 | MS-PS2-4 | 0.24 |
| Question 17 | MS-ESS1-2 | 0.09 |
| Question 18 | MS-ETS1-1 | 0.31 |
Organ Systems and Responses · Questions 19–23
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 19 | MS-LS1-3 | 0.28 |
| Question 20 | MS-LS1-8 | 0.14 |
| Question 21 | MS-LS1-2 | 0.30 |
| Question 22 | MS-LS1-7 | 0.07 |
| Question 23 | MS-LS1-8 | 0.59 |
Rust · Questions 24–27
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 24 | MS-PS1-2 | 0.35 |
| Question 25 | MS-PS1-5 | 0.27 |
| Question 26 | MS-PS1-2 | 0.10 |
| Question 27 | MS-ETS1-2 | 0.22 |
Earth's Tectonic Plates · Questions 28–31
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 28 | MS-ESS2-3 | 0.07 |
| Question 29 | MS-ESS2-3 | 0.47 |
| Question 30 | MS-ESS1-4 | 0.29 |
| Question 31 | MS-ESS2-3 | 0.18 |
Sickle Cell Anemia · Questions 37–41
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 37 | MS-LS3-1 | 0.22 |
| Question 38 | MS-LS3-1 | 0.22 |
| Question 39 | MS-LS3-1 | 0.31 |
| Question 40 | MS-LS3-2 | 0.12 |
| Question 41 | MS-LS4-5 | 0.32 |
Practical Applications of Magnetism · Questions 42–46
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 42 | MS-PS2-3 | 0.06 |
| Question 43 | MS-PS2-3 | 0.08 |
| Question 44 | MS-PS2-5 | 0.37 |
| Question 45 | MS-PS2-2 | 0.43 |
| Question 46 | MS-PS3-5 | 0.43 |
Behavior and Evolution of Guppies · Questions 47–51
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 47 | MS-LS3-2 | 0.26 |
| Question 48 | MS-LS4-2 | 0.50 |
| Question 49 | MS-LS4-6 | 0.06 |
| Question 50 | MS-LS2-4 | 0.09 |
| Question 51 | MS-LS2-5 | 0.30 |
Energies of Dropped Marbles · Questions 52–56
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 52 | MS-PS3-1 | 0.27 |
| Question 53 | MS-PS3-1 | 0.25 |
| Question 54 | MS-PS3-5 | 0.15 |
| Question 55 | MS-PS3-1 | 0.14 |
| Question 56 | MS-PS3-2 | 0.48 |