Science - Test and Item Specifications

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Test and Item Specifications

The Grades 5 and 8 Science Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) and the Biology End-of-Course Exam assess the Washington K-12 Science Learning Standards adopted in June 2009.

Grade 5 Test and Item Specifications (PDF, 45 pages) (Word) - Revised November 5, 2012
Grade 8 Test and Item Specifications (PDF, 53 pages) (Word) - Revised November 5, 2012
Biology Test and Item Specifications (PDF, 41 pages) (Word) - Revised November 5, 2012

2012 Modifications to Test and Item Specifications (PDF)

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