Middle School Sample Question Clusters

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

• 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

• 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