Study Guide for The District's Unit 1 Test

For the District Unit 1 Test, you will be asked questions about the scientific method and measurement. Never fear, it is primarily stuff we have already gone over in class.

You need to know:

The three types of variables--Controlled, Independent and Dependent

How to read a thermometer

How to read a graduated cylinder to find the volume of a liquid in milliliters (remember, you must measure from the bottom of the meniscus!)

How to read and interpret a graph, data chart, and data table

How to make predictions from a graph, data chart, and data table

The difference between inference and observation

The safety symbol for flammable materials and sharp objects like these

How to measure volume using the displacement method (ending volume – starting volume)

How to calculate the volume of a regular shaped object (length x width x height)

How to calculate density (mass ÷ volume)

The last question is a graphing question. It is almost like I knew what was coming!! (Aren’t you glad, we practiced this for MY test!!) No wonder my students get the highest scores in the district.

You must properly format a line graph. Remember: 1. DRY MIX 2. Scale 3. Plot Data

For help on graphing click here and here.

Unit 1 Test Re-Take Help

Just some pointers:

1. Make sure you can graph two sets of points with your Dependent variable on the Y axis (DRY) and the Independent variable on the X axis (MIX).

2. You need to know the difference between observation and inference.

3. Two of the four 'What is Science?' list would be a good idea to know.

Missing those notes? If you have PowerPoint on your computer, try clicking here and view the slide shows called "Observation and Inference Activity" and "The Nature of Science". If you don't have PowerPoint, you can get a free program here to view the files.

See you at lunch.

Mr. Finke

Oh No! I Failed the Test!

Test Re-Take Procedure:

You are given a chance to re-take tests on your own time (at lunch or in the morning)

You are given a parent test failure notice letter

The letter must be returned to Mr. Finke signed by a parent in order to re-take your test

The re-take test is VERY (wink, wink) similar (wink, wink) to the original test

Study this time! (Or if you did study last time, are you studying the right things?)

Ask Mr. Finke to re-take the exam

Re-takes must be completed by the week after you get your Parent Test Failure Letter

Any questions, please call me, email, or post a comment