MS-ETS1-2 | Evaluating Design Solutions · NYS standard · Grade 8 test questions
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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 |
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.
Level 2: Evaluate a design solution using a systematic process based on whether it meets the criteria and/or constraints of the problem.
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
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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.