Scientific Method
Students notice that there seem to be more native birds in the early morning than in the afternoon during a wetland walking tour.
A. Observation
B. Question
C. Hypothesis
D. Experiment
Observation
During the wetland field trip, the students recorded bird data and discuss their observations.
Which revision corrects the verb tense?
A. discuss their observations carefully
B. discussed their observations
C. will discuss their observations
D. are discussing their observations
discussed their observations
Which term matches this definition?
The rate of change between two points on a line; it describes how steep the line is.
A. Exponent
B. Equation
C. Slope
D. Linear equation
C. Slope
Which term describes the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?
A. Tissue
B. Cell
C. Organ
D. Organism
B. Cell
ʻUmi
A. 1
B. 10
C. 9
D. 4
10
If bird counts are taken in the early morning,
then more native wetland birds will be observed
because cooler temperatures increase bird activity -is an example of what?
A. Experiment
B. Hypothesis
C. Analysis
D. Conclusion
Hypothesis
After collecting the water samples the class returned to the lab.
Which revision correctly uses punctuation?
A. After collecting the water samples, the class returned to the lab.
B. After, collecting the water samples the class returned to the lab.
C. After collecting, the water samples the class returned to the lab.
D. After collecting the water samples the class, returned to the lab.
A. After collecting the water samples, the class returned to the lab.
Which term matches this definition?
A mathematical sentence that shows two expressions are equal using an equal sign (=).
A. Equation
B. Slope
C. Exponent
D. Pythagorean Theorem
A. Equation
Which term describes the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce food and release oxygen?
A. Respiration
B. Digestion
C. Photosynthesis
D. Decomposition
C. Photosynthesis
ʻEkahi
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
"Does the time of day affect how many native wetland birds are active?"
A. Question
B. Hypothesis
C. Experiment
D. Analysis
Question
This is testable because students can count birds at different times.
Each of the students shared their hypothesis with the group.
Which revision corrects the agreement error?
A. Each of the students shared his or her hypothesis with the group.
B. Each of the students shared our hypothesis with the group.
C. Each of the students shared your hypothesis with the group.
D. No revision is needed.
A. Each of the students shared his or her hypothesis with the group.
Which term matches this definition?
A number that tells how many times a base number is multiplied by itself.
A. Linear equation
B. Exponent
C. Slope
D. Variable
B. Exponent
Which term describes the process in which one cell divides into two identical cells for growth and repair?
A. Meiosis
B. Mitosis
C. Fertilization
D. Mutation
B. Mitosis
ʻElima
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
B. 5
Students determine whether the data support their hypothesis.
Example:
"The data support our hypothesis because morning bird counts were higher on 4 out of 5 days."
OR
"The data does not fully support our hypothesis because counts were similar at both times."
A. Question
B. Hypothesis
C. Analysis
D. Conclusion
Conclusion
The aeʻo is an endangered Hawaiian bird. It lives in wetlands.
Which is the most effective way to combine the sentences?
A. The aeʻo is an endangered Hawaiian bird, and it lives in wetlands.
B. The aeʻo is an endangered Hawaiian bird it lives in wetlands.
C. The aeʻo is an endangered Hawaiian bird living wetlands.
D. The aeʻo, lives in wetlands and is endangered Hawaiian bird.
A. The aeʻo is an endangered Hawaiian bird, and it lives in wetlands.
Which term matches this definition?
An equation that forms a straight line when graphed and is often written in the form y=mx+by = mx + by=mx+b.
A. System of equations
B. Linear equation
C. Inequality
D. Exponential expression
B. Linear equation
Which term describes a community of living organisms interacting with each other and with nonliving factors like water and soil?
A. Population
B. Species
C. Ecosystem
D. Habitat
C. Ecosystem
ʻEiwa
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
D. 9
Students:
Count birds at 7:00 AM and again at 1:00 PM
Observe the same location
Use the same counting method
Repeat over several days
Independent Variable: Time of day
Dependent Variable: Number of birds counted
Constants: Location, counting method, duration
this is an example of:
A. Hypothesis
B. Experiment
C. Analysis
D. Conclusion
Experiment
Correcting a Run-On Sentence:
The students created a graph of their data they presented it to the class.
Which revision correctly fixes the run-on sentence?
A. The students created a graph of their data, they presented it to the class.
B. The students created a graph of their data and they presented it to the class.
C. The students created a graph of their data. They presented it to the class.
D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
Which term matches this definition?
A formula used to find the missing side length of a right triangle: a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2a2+b2=c2.
A. Linear equation
B. Exponent rule
C. Pythagorean Theorem
D. Slope formula
C. Pythagorean Theorem
Which term describes a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment?
A. Adaptation
B. Competition
C. Predation
D. Variation
A. Adaptation
ʻEono
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
C. 6