Difference between revisions of "MS-PS4-1"
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | <div class="vocab-subhead">From this standard</div> | ||
| + | <div class="vocab-list" style="column-width:14em;"> | ||
| + | * amplitude | ||
| + | * energy of a wave | ||
| + | * frequency | ||
| + | * longitudinal wave | ||
| + | * mathematical representation | ||
| + | * model | ||
| + | * qualitative | ||
| + | * quantitative | ||
| + | * repeating pattern | ||
| + | * simple wave | ||
| + | * transverse wave | ||
| + | * variable | ||
| + | * wave | ||
| + | * wavelength | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | <div class="vocab-subhead">From released test questions</div> | ||
| + | <div class="vocab-list" style="column-width:20em;"> | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|acoustic levitator]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|air pressure]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|air pressure wave]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|amplification]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|amplifier]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|claim]] – Spring 2024 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|electricity]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|electromagnetic radiation]] – Spring 2024 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|electromagnetic spectrum]] – Spring 2024 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|energy]] – Spring 2026, [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|Spring 2024]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|scale]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q5|sound]] – Spring 2024 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|sound wave]] – Spring 2026, [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q5|Spring 2024]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|spectrum]] – Spring 2024 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|transmission]] – Spring 2024 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|visible light]] – Spring 2024 | ||
| + | * [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|wave pattern]] – Spring 2026 | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | <div class="vocab-subhead">Implied by this standard</div> | ||
| + | <div class="vocab-list"> | ||
| + | * wave speed (v = f × λ) – implied by "use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength" | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| Level3 = Develop a model and use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength, and how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave. | | Level3 = Develop a model and use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength, and how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave. | ||
| Level2 = Given a model, qualitatively identify the frequency, wavelength, or amplitude of a wave or explain the relationship between the amplitude and energy in a wave. | | Level2 = Given a model, qualitatively identify the frequency, wavelength, or amplitude of a wave or explain the relationship between the amplitude and energy in a wave. | ||
| + | | Example2 = [[Questions:Acoustic Levitation#q2|Spring 2026 Question 7]] | ||
| Level1 = Given a model, identify the frequency, wavelength, or amplitude of a wave or identify a relationship between them. | | Level1 = Given a model, identify the frequency, wavelength, or amplitude of a wave or identify a relationship between them. | ||
| + | | Example1 = [[Questions:Energy Transfer by Waves#q1|Spring 2024 Question 1]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:54, 17 October 2026
Develop a model and use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength, and how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on describing waves with both qualitative and quantitative thinking.
Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to comparing standard repeating waves of only one type (transverse or longitudinal).
Grade 8 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 8 science test questions that assess MS-PS4-1 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 | Acoustic Levitation | Question 7 |
| Spring 2024 Grade 8 Test | Energy Transfer by Waves | Question 1 |
| Energy Transfer by Waves | Question 5 |
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
- amplitude
- energy of a wave
- frequency
- longitudinal wave
- mathematical representation
- model
- qualitative
- quantitative
- repeating pattern
- simple wave
- transverse wave
- variable
- wave
- wavelength
From released test questions
- acoustic levitator – Spring 2026
- air pressure – Spring 2026
- air pressure wave – Spring 2026
- amplification – Spring 2026
- amplifier – Spring 2026
- claim – Spring 2024
- electricity – Spring 2026
- electromagnetic radiation – Spring 2024
- electromagnetic spectrum – Spring 2024
- energy – Spring 2026, Spring 2024
- scale – Spring 2026
- sound – Spring 2024
- sound wave – Spring 2026, Spring 2024
- spectrum – Spring 2024
- transmission – Spring 2024
- visible light – Spring 2024
- wave pattern – Spring 2026
Implied by this standard
- wave speed (v = f × λ) – implied by "use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength"
Performance Level Descriptions
Every Grade 8 Science Test question on MS-PS4-1 is written to match one of the performance level descriptions (PLDs) below.
Level 1: Given a model, identify the frequency, wavelength, or amplitude of a wave or identify a relationship between them. Spring 2024 Question 1
Level 2: Given a model, qualitatively identify the frequency, wavelength, or amplitude of a wave or explain the relationship between the amplitude and energy in a wave. Spring 2026 Question 7
Level 3: Develop a model and use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength, and how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
Level 4: Develop a model and use mathematical representations to describe waves that includes frequency, wavelength, and how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave and predict what would happen if one of these variables was changed.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-PS4-1.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-PS4-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Science and Engineering Practices
- Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
- Use mathematical representations to describe and/or support scientific conclusions and design solutions.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
- PS4.A: Wave Properties
- A simple wave has a repeating pattern with a specific wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.
Crosscutting Concepts
- Patterns
- Graphs and charts can be used to identify patterns in data.