Elementary Education K–6
For Testing until 12/31/2023
Subtest 3 – Science
Test Format and Sample Questions
The Science subtest contains approximately 45 multiple-choice items. You will have 70 minutes to complete the subtest.
Each of the questions will contain four response options. You will choose the best response out of the available options, and indicate A, B, C, or D.
The table below presents types of questions on the exam and directs you to examples of these formats among the sample items that follow.
Table of Question Formats
| Type of Question | Sample Question |
|---|---|
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Scenario Examine a classroom situation or a student composition. Then select the response option that best answers a question, recommends a course of action, or gives the appropriate evaluation or teacher comment. |
Question 1 |
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Direct Question Choose the response option that best answers the question. |
Question 2 |
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Sentence Completion Select the response option that best completes the sentence. |
Question 43 |
Sample Questions
The following questions represent both the form and content of questions on the examination. These questions will acquaint you with the general format of the examination; however, these sample questions do not cover all of the competencies and skills that are tested and will only approximate the degree of examination difficulty.