CAASPP Grade 8 Science

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	Does show a field exists	Does not show a field exists
A magnet touched to a paper clip picks it up from a table.
A magnet held near a small metal ball makes the ball roll across a table.
The north pole of a magnet sticks to the south pole of a second magnet when they touch.
A small magnet held under a piece of paper with iron fillings on top makes the filings move into a pattern that covers the whole piece of paper.

	Increases	Decreases	Remains the same
A round stone is replaced with a rectangular stone.
The stone is replaced with another stone of half the mass.
The stone is lifted to a height that is 2.0 meters higher.

	Asexual reproduction	Sexual reproduction	Both
Increases genetic variation
Requires two sex cells
Produces nearly identical offspring
Transfers genetic information from one generation to the next

	Reduces water use	Reuses water	Provides other source of water
Irrigating crops with treated wastewater
Using indoor faucet nozzles that limit water flow
Using water from a rainwater collection system

	Supports Claim 1	Supports Claim 2
The train moves faster after the cars are streamlined.
The tracks are warmer after the train has passed.

CAASPP Grade 8 Science

CAASPP Grade 8 Science

A student wants to show a friend that a magnetic field exists in the region around a permanent magnet.

For each demonstration listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether the student can use the demonstration to show that a field exists in a region around a magnet.

A student learning about heat transfer makes the claim shown.

The student proposes to test the claim in the laboratory by using metal rods of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al). In addition to the metal rods, which pieces of equipment would be useful for investigating the claim?

The embryos of two vertebrate animals at the same stage of development are shown in the figure.

Which best explains why the embryos are similar in appearance, yet the adults look different.

Students are asked to develop models of the solar system. One student suggests that a ball circling a pole may be used to model the Sun, Earth, and the force of gravity. the model is shown in the diagram.

Which statement best describes how the model represents the Sun and Earth?

Part A
Choose the claim statement that best agrees with the data.

A student wants to show a friend that a magnetic field exists in the region around a permanent magnet.

For each demonstration listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether the student can use the demonstration to show that a field exists in a region around a magnet.

A student learning about heat transfer makes the claim shown.

The student proposes to test the claim in the laboratory by using metal rods of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al). In addition to the metal rods, which pieces of equipment would be useful for investigating the claim?

The diagram shows a cross section of layers of sedimentary rocks. The types of fossils in each layer are shown.

Based on the information in the cross section, select the three statements that are most likely correct.

The embryos of two vertebrate animals at the same stage of development are shown in the figure.

Which best explains why the embryos are similar in appearance, yet the adults look different.

Part A
Based on the information, select the circles to indicate which methods do and do not require the hiker to carry an external source of energy.

Part B
Water in lakes and streams may contain particles of soil and decaying plants that cloud the water. Which method will most likely be effective at making the water clear when removing pathogens?

Part A
Which two characteristics should the students consider when addressing the time the oven takes to heat food?

Part B
For each design criterion listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether use of the criterion will improve or reduce the rate at which the solar oven heats food.

Students are asked to develop models of the solar system. One student suggests that a ball circling a pole may be used to model the Sun, Earth, and the force of gravity. the model is shown in the diagram.

Which statement best describes how the model represents the Sun and Earth?

Which statement best explains why two dark-brown squirrels could have kits that are gray or black?

Based on the data in the graph, which two types of additional information would best help to interpret the data in the graph?

Explain how the pattern in the graph supports the claim that the genetic mutation for black fur was at some times harmful and at other times helpful to survival. Enter your answer in the box provided.

Which two statements correctly describe the relative potential energy at various points on the track?

If the second hill wasn't lower than the first hill, the roller coaster train would

Three possible observations are proposed to test these claims, as shown in the chart. Indicate if each observation would support Claim 1 or Claim 2 by selecting the circles in the chart.

The students want to answer this question:

Which question should the students answer as part of their research?

Use the graph, beaker setups, and student claims to answer these two questions.
Which student claim would be best supported by the graph?
Which two beakers should be compared to support the student claim?
Enter your answer in the space provided.

Which two sources of CO2 data would provide evidence to support the claim of Student 2?

Part A
Choose the claim statement that best agrees with the data.

Part A
Based on the information, select the circles to indicate which methods do and do not require the hiker to carry an external source of energy.

Part B
Water in lakes and streams may contain particles of soil and decaying plants that cloud the water. Which method will most likely be effective at making the water clear when removing pathogens?

Part A
Which two characteristics should the students consider when addressing the time the oven takes to heat food?

Part B
For each design criterion listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether use of the criterion will improve or reduce the rate at which the solar oven heats food.

Which statement best explains why two dark-brown squirrels could have kits that are gray or black?

Based on the data in the graph, which two types of additional information would best help to interpret the data in the graph?

Explain how the pattern in the graph supports the claim that the genetic mutation for black fur was at some times harmful and at other times helpful to survival. Enter your answer in the box provided.

Which two statements correctly describe the relative potential energy at various points on the track?

If the second hill wasn't lower than the first hill, the roller coaster train would

Three possible observations are proposed to test these claims, as shown in the chart. Indicate if each observation would support Claim 1 or Claim 2 by selecting the circles in the chart.

The students want to answer this question:

Which question should the students answer as part of their research?

Use the graph, beaker setups, and student claims to answer these two questions.
Which student claim would be best supported by the graph?
Which two beakers should be compared to support the student claim?
Enter your answer in the space provided.

Which two sources of CO2 data would provide evidence to support the claim of Student 2?

	Requires carrying an external source of energy	Does not require carrying an external source of energy
Filtration system
Chemical disinfectant tablets
Ultraviolet light
Boiling (for 3 minutes)

	Improves the rate of heating.	Reduces the rate of heating
Covering the interior walls of the oven with a reflective material such as aluminum foil
Allowing outside air to circulate inside the oven
Having a mirrored surface that is adjustable in angle to reflect sunlight into the oven
Using cookware that is uncovered and open to the atmosphere

	Supports Claim 1	Supports Claim 2
The train moves faster after the cars are streamlined.
The tracks are warmer after the train has passed.
The train moves faster after oil is applied to the wheels and tracks.

CAASPP Grade 8 Science

CAASPP Grade 8 Science

A student wants to show a friend that a magnetic field exists in the region around a permanent magnet.For each demonstration listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether the student can use the demonstration to show that a field exists in a region around a magnet.

A student learning about heat transfer makes the claim shown.The student proposes to test the claim in the laboratory by using metal rods of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al). In addition to the metal rods, which pieces of equipment would be useful for investigating the claim?

The embryos of two vertebrate animals at the same stage of development are shown in the figure.Which best explains why the embryos are similar in appearance, yet the adults look different.

Students are asked to develop models of the solar system. One student suggests that a ball circling a pole may be used to model the Sun, Earth, and the force of gravity. the model is shown in the diagram.Which statement best describes how the model represents the Sun and Earth?

Part AChoose the claim statement that best agrees with the data.

A student wants to show a friend that a magnetic field exists in the region around a permanent magnet.For each demonstration listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether the student can use the demonstration to show that a field exists in a region around a magnet.

A student learning about heat transfer makes the claim shown.The student proposes to test the claim in the laboratory by using metal rods of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al). In addition to the metal rods, which pieces of equipment would be useful for investigating the claim?

The diagram shows a cross section of layers of sedimentary rocks. The types of fossils in each layer are shown.Based on the information in the cross section, select the three statements that are most likely correct.

The embryos of two vertebrate animals at the same stage of development are shown in the figure.Which best explains why the embryos are similar in appearance, yet the adults look different.

Part ABased on the information, select the circles to indicate which methods do and do not require the hiker to carry an external source of energy.

Part BWater in lakes and streams may contain particles of soil and decaying plants that cloud the water. Which method will most likely be effective at making the water clear when removing pathogens?

Part AWhich two characteristics should the students consider when addressing the time the oven takes to heat food?

Part BFor each design criterion listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether use of the criterion will improve or reduce the rate at which the solar oven heats food.

Students are asked to develop models of the solar system. One student suggests that a ball circling a pole may be used to model the Sun, Earth, and the force of gravity. the model is shown in the diagram.Which statement best describes how the model represents the Sun and Earth?

Which statement best explains why two dark-brown squirrels could have kits that are gray or black?

Based on the data in the graph, which two types of additional information would best help to interpret the data in the graph?

Explain how the pattern in the graph supports the claim that the genetic mutation for black fur was at some times harmful and at other times helpful to survival. Enter your answer in the box provided.

Which two statements correctly describe the relative potential energy at various points on the track?

If the second hill wasn't lower than the first hill, the roller coaster train would

Three possible observations are proposed to test these claims, as shown in the chart. Indicate if each observation would support Claim 1 or Claim 2 by selecting the circles in the chart.

The students want to answer this question:Which question should the students answer as part of their research?

Use the graph, beaker setups, and student claims to answer these two questions. Which student claim would be best supported by the graph?Which two beakers should be compared to support the student claim?Enter your answer in the space provided.

Which two sources of CO2 data would provide evidence to support the claim of Student 2?

Part AChoose the claim statement that best agrees with the data.

Part ABased on the information, select the circles to indicate which methods do and do not require the hiker to carry an external source of energy.

Part BWater in lakes and streams may contain particles of soil and decaying plants that cloud the water. Which method will most likely be effective at making the water clear when removing pathogens?

Part AWhich two characteristics should the students consider when addressing the time the oven takes to heat food?

Part BFor each design criterion listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether use of the criterion will improve or reduce the rate at which the solar oven heats food.

Which statement best explains why two dark-brown squirrels could have kits that are gray or black?

Based on the data in the graph, which two types of additional information would best help to interpret the data in the graph?

Explain how the pattern in the graph supports the claim that the genetic mutation for black fur was at some times harmful and at other times helpful to survival. Enter your answer in the box provided.

Which two statements correctly describe the relative potential energy at various points on the track?

If the second hill wasn't lower than the first hill, the roller coaster train would

Three possible observations are proposed to test these claims, as shown in the chart. Indicate if each observation would support Claim 1 or Claim 2 by selecting the circles in the chart.

The students want to answer this question:Which question should the students answer as part of their research?

Use the graph, beaker setups, and student claims to answer these two questions. Which student claim would be best supported by the graph?Which two beakers should be compared to support the student claim?Enter your answer in the space provided.

Which two sources of CO2 data would provide evidence to support the claim of Student 2?

A student wants to show a friend that a magnetic field exists in the region around a permanent magnet.

For each demonstration listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether the student can use the demonstration to show that a field exists in a region around a magnet.

A student learning about heat transfer makes the claim shown.

The student proposes to test the claim in the laboratory by using metal rods of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al). In addition to the metal rods, which pieces of equipment would be useful for investigating the claim?

The embryos of two vertebrate animals at the same stage of development are shown in the figure.

Which best explains why the embryos are similar in appearance, yet the adults look different.

Students are asked to develop models of the solar system. One student suggests that a ball circling a pole may be used to model the Sun, Earth, and the force of gravity. the model is shown in the diagram.

Which statement best describes how the model represents the Sun and Earth?

Part A
Choose the claim statement that best agrees with the data.

A student wants to show a friend that a magnetic field exists in the region around a permanent magnet.

For each demonstration listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether the student can use the demonstration to show that a field exists in a region around a magnet.

A student learning about heat transfer makes the claim shown.

The student proposes to test the claim in the laboratory by using metal rods of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al). In addition to the metal rods, which pieces of equipment would be useful for investigating the claim?

The diagram shows a cross section of layers of sedimentary rocks. The types of fossils in each layer are shown.

Based on the information in the cross section, select the three statements that are most likely correct.

The embryos of two vertebrate animals at the same stage of development are shown in the figure.

Which best explains why the embryos are similar in appearance, yet the adults look different.

Part A
Based on the information, select the circles to indicate which methods do and do not require the hiker to carry an external source of energy.

Part B
Water in lakes and streams may contain particles of soil and decaying plants that cloud the water. Which method will most likely be effective at making the water clear when removing pathogens?

Part A
Which two characteristics should the students consider when addressing the time the oven takes to heat food?

Part B
For each design criterion listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether use of the criterion will improve or reduce the rate at which the solar oven heats food.

Students are asked to develop models of the solar system. One student suggests that a ball circling a pole may be used to model the Sun, Earth, and the force of gravity. the model is shown in the diagram.

Which statement best describes how the model represents the Sun and Earth?

The students want to answer this question:

Which question should the students answer as part of their research?

Use the graph, beaker setups, and student claims to answer these two questions.
Which student claim would be best supported by the graph?
Which two beakers should be compared to support the student claim?
Enter your answer in the space provided.

Part A
Choose the claim statement that best agrees with the data.

Part A
Based on the information, select the circles to indicate which methods do and do not require the hiker to carry an external source of energy.

Part B
Water in lakes and streams may contain particles of soil and decaying plants that cloud the water. Which method will most likely be effective at making the water clear when removing pathogens?

Part A
Which two characteristics should the students consider when addressing the time the oven takes to heat food?

Part B
For each design criterion listed in the table, select a circle to indicate whether use of the criterion will improve or reduce the rate at which the solar oven heats food.

The students want to answer this question:

Which question should the students answer as part of their research?

Use the graph, beaker setups, and student claims to answer these two questions.
Which student claim would be best supported by the graph?
Which two beakers should be compared to support the student claim?
Enter your answer in the space provided.