Middle School Sample Question Clusters · NYS Grade 8 science test, with answer keys

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Sample question clusters released by NYSED for the New York State Grade 8 Science Test (the Intermediate-level science test, taken by 8th grade students). Each cluster page shows the questions with the answer key and the NYSSLS performance expectation each question assesses.

In addition to the sample questions below, NYSED released the Respiration and Energy of Skateboarders clusters as sample questions. The Respiration and Energy of Skateboarders clusters were then found on the Spring 2024 Grade 8 exam.

Fossil Parks in New York State Sample Cluster

• Question 1 – MS-ESS1-4
• Question 2 – MS-ESS2-3
• Question 3 – MS-ESS1-4
• Question 4 – MS-ESS2-2
• Question 5 – MS-ESS1-4

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Investigating Chemical Reactions Sample Cluster

• Question 1 – MS-PS1-2
• Question 2 – MS-PS1-1
• Question 3 – MS-PS1-5
• Question 4 – MS-PS1-2
• Question 5 – MS-PS1-6

Page contributors: Conrad Richman, Caroline Leonard, Shirley Shameen