8th grade - Scientific Problem Solving Test

A systematically organized body of knowledge on a particular subject.

• science

• hypothesis

• observation

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A spoken or written summary of observations like a hypothesis.

• explanation

• description

• hypothesis

• prediction

To use observations and measurements to explain something we see in the natural world.

• explanation

• description

• prediction

• formulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The exaction as a percentage of the accepted value or the difference between estimated value and actual value in comparison to the actual value and is expressed as a percentage.

• scientific theory

• prediction

• percent errror

• scientific notation

A rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature. Ex.) Newton's Laws of Motion

• Scientific theory

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

A method of writing or displaying very small or very large values in short form.

• scientific notation

• scientific law

• percent error

• prediction

An explanation of observations or event that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Theory

• Prediction

• Explanation

A form of problem-solving and questioning that helps people come to a greater understanding of observable phenomena.

• scientific theory

• scientific law

• scientific inquiry

• scientific notation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

A statement of what a person thinks will happen next.

• hypothesis

• explanation

• prediction

• description

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Write 0.00000245 correctly in scientific notation.

• 2.45 x 10⁵

• 0.245 x 10⁷

• 2.45 x 10⁶

• 24.5 x 10⁸