3rd Grade TCAP Practice Test P.S.

Which statement best explains the behavior of one of these sets of magnets?

• The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the opposite

  poles of the magnets attracted each other.

• The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because the

  distance between the magnets was too large.

• The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the north pole

  of each magnet was stronger than its south pole.

• The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because these

  magnets need electricity to work.

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Which of these is most likely Material 1?

• paper

• air

• juice

• oil

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Which change cannot be reversed by cooling?

• Change 1

• Change 2

• Change 3

• Change 4

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Which three predictions are best supported by the models?

• The mass of Block C is 3 grams.

• The length of Block C is 3 centimeters.

• The mass of Block C is greater than the mass of Block D.

• The volume of Block C is greater than the volume of Block B.

• The mass of Block C is the same as the masses of Block A and Block B together.

Based on the evidence, which tool is the best to use?

• nails

• tape

• magnets

• glue

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Which of these should the student add to the circuit so the battery drains

more slowly?

• a switch, so the fan can be turned on and off

• a lightbulb, to show when the battery is getting low

• a different battery that provides less energy

• a different fan that requires more power

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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The student wants to make the car roll farther and faster. In which of

these ways can the student give the car more energy?

• Use a different ball that weighs less.

• Tape a small weight to the top of the car so it is heavier.

• Use a taller ramp that raises the ball higher off the ground.

• Make the bottom of the ramp longer so the ball has to roll further before hitting the car.

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Which systems show magnets that will repel each other?

• System 1 and System 2

• System 2 and System 3

• System 3 and System 4

• System 4 and System 1

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Which three statements are best supported by the data?

• All of the objects have the same length.

• All of the objects have the same mass.

• Objects 1 and 5 have four properties in common.

• Objects 2 and 3 have the greatest difference in their masses.

• Objects 3, 4, and 5 have the same texture.

Which number shows where the magnet is hidden?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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