Difference between revisions of "MS-ETS1-2"
From NY Science Standards Wiki
(Vocabulary section (terms from the Middle School Science Glossary) and PLD example questions) |
(PLD table: tag each question chip with its exam discipline for color coding) |
||
| (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 76: | Line 76: | ||
| Level3 = Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. | | Level3 = Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. | ||
| Level2 = Evaluate a design solution using a systematic process based on whether it meets the criteria and/or constraints of the problem. | | Level2 = Evaluate a design solution using a systematic process based on whether it meets the criteria and/or constraints of the problem. | ||
| − | | Example2 = [[Questions:Variation and Corn#q6|Spring 2024 | + | | Example2 = <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-ms">[[Questions:Variation and Corn#q6|Spring 2024 · Q11]]</span> |
| Level1 = Identify a design solution, from those provided, that best meets the criteria and/or constraints for a given problem. | | Level1 = Identify a design solution, from those provided, that best meets the criteria and/or constraints for a given problem. | ||
| − | | Example1 = [[Questions:Quaking Aspen#q5|Spring 2026 | + | | Example1 = <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-ms">[[Questions:Quaking Aspen#q5|Spring 2026 · Q24]]</span> <span class="pld-chip pld-chip-ms">[[Questions:Rust#q4|Spring 2025 · Q27]]</span> |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:45, 18 October 2026
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Grade 8 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 8 science test questions that assess MS-ETS1-2 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 Grade 8 Test | Quaking Aspen | Question 24 |
| Spring 2025 Grade 8 Test | Rust | Question 27 |
| Spring 2024 Grade 8 Test | Variation and Corn | Question 11 |
Vocabulary
Terms from the Middle School Science Glossary that come from this standard or from the released Grade 8 Science Test questions that assess it.
From this standard
- argument
- competing design solutions
- constraint
- criteria
- design solution
- evidence
- systematic process
From released test questions
- active ingredient – Spring 2024
- alloy – Spring 2025
- biodiversity – Spring 2026
- chemical – Spring 2026
- coastal environment – Spring 2025
- controlled burn – Spring 2026
- corrosion – Spring 2025
- design – Spring 2025
- ecosystem – Spring 2024
- environment – Spring 2026
- galvanized – Spring 2025
- gene – Spring 2024
- girdling – Spring 2026
- grazing animal – Spring 2026
- herbicide – Spring 2026
- insect – Spring 2026
- insecticide – Spring 2024
- invasive insect – Spring 2026
- invasive species – Spring 2026
- material – Spring 2025
- plant tissue – Spring 2026
- rust resistance – Spring 2025
- seed – Spring 2026
- stability – Spring 2024
- weather – Spring 2025
Performance Level Descriptions
Every Grade 8 Science Test question on MS-ETS1-2 is written to match one of the performance level descriptions (PLDs) below.
Level 1: Identify a design solution, from those provided, that best meets the criteria and/or constraints for a given problem. Spring 2026 · Q24 Spring 2025 · Q27
Level 2: Evaluate a design solution using a systematic process based on whether it meets the criteria and/or constraints of the problem. Spring 2024 · Q11
Level 3: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Level 4: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem and defend the best design solution based on the criteria and constraints.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-ETS1-2.
This section could be expanded upon. You can help out by adding to this section.
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-ETS1-2 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Science and Engineering Practices
- Engaging in Argument from Evidence
- Evaluate competing design solutions based on jointly developed and agreed-upon design criteria.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
- ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
- There are systematic processes for evaluating solutions with respect to how well they meet the criteria and constraints of a problem.
Crosscutting Concepts
- There are no Crosscutting Concepts linked to this standard.