Student Directions for the Combined Science Test
Read to all students. You may want to print this page out for future use.
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Student Directions for the Combined Science Test
Look at your computer screen. Check to be sure that it has your name. If it does not, please raise your hand now.
Today you will be taking a Science test which is designed to show your science knowledge. Give this test your best effort.
This test is a little different from other tests you may have taken. It has two parts. Each part has 32 questions for a total of 64 questions. When you are finished with part one, part two will load automatically. There will be a slight pause and then you will continue with the test. Use all of your knowledge and best test-taking skills to complete the test.
You will have enough time to read and answer all the questions. Some questions will be easy; others will be more difficult. Be sure to read the directions to each item first, then the problem, and finally read ALL of the answer choices. If you really do not know the answer to a question, use your best test-taking skills to eliminate some answer choices. Then choose the best answer of the ones that remain. You cannot skip questions.
There are different ways to choose your answer. The BEST OPTION for most students is to use the mouse to click anywhere on the answer. If this is difficult for you to do, raise your hand and a proctor/teacher will show you another way to select your answers.
There are two ways to move on to the next question. The BEST OPTION for most students is to use the mouse to click on the Go On button. The other option is to press the Enter key on the keyboard.
You may click on as many answers to a question as you like, but once you click Go On or press the Enter key, you are finished with that question. Your answer is locked into the system and you cannot change it. You also cannot go back to a previous question.
This probably will not ever happen, but should you come across a question that appears to be missing answers, questions, or instructions, raise your hand so we can help you.
The test will take about one hour to complete; however, it is not timed and you will be given time to finish.
Remember when you come to the end of part one, there will be a slight pause while part two loads. Then you will move on to the second part of the test. When you come to the end of part two, your score for both parts will be displayed on the screen. It is very important that you do not press Enter or click any buttons. Please cover your screen by flipping down the paper on the top of your computer and read your book silently. A proctor/teacher will come over and set your station for the next student to use while others are finishing.
If you have any concerns once the test has started, raise your hand and the proctor or teacher will come to you. We are not allowed to provide you with any additional information during the test other than pronouncing a word in a question for you.
I can now reread any part of the instructions if you have questions. Are there any questions?
You may begin by clicking the Start Test button.