Description
This bundled resource contains quality, EDITABLE sample assessment, test questions and performance tasks for the NGSS Middle School Physical Science Performance Expectations MS-PS4 Waves. It works for both in person and distance learning and includes 15 questions or tasks total for MS-PS4-1 through MS-PS4-3 only. The questions can be edited, copied and pasted into various forms of assessments to align to the NGSS. Ideas for differentiation, answer keys, and links to other online resources to help teach the standards are also provided! See sample question below!
Use these sample questions for: pre-assessments, check-ins or quizzes, unit tests, and/or for your professional growth objectives!
The questions cover the 3 dimensions of the NGSS and include:
- constructed response questions
- performance tasks
- questions with multiple components
Simply edit, print or attach to Google Classroom (or whatever platform you use!) Check out the other home/distance learning products in my store!
Home and Distance Learning Resources
Each Performance Expectation includes a set of 5 questions that require students to use Science and Engineering Practices as well as Crosscutting Concepts to demonstrate understanding of the Disciplinary Core Ideas. The SEPs and CCCs are listed for each PE. Keep in mind that the tasks require more time than a standard test question, therefore, there should be fewer questions on a test which allows for more time to solve the problems.
SAMPLE Task:
MS-PS4-2 A student was wading through a shallow, slow moving river searching for stones. She observed a unique rock, but when she initially reached down for it, it wasn’t in the spot it appeared through the water. Observe the model below (provided in document) and answer the questions.
a. Why wasn’t she able to grab the rock on the first try?
b. In the box below, draw a new model that explains where the rock is. Be sure to explain your thinking.
This product includes:
- Background info on NGSS assessments and tasks
- 15 EDITABLE questions, tasks, etc.
- Answer Key
- Ideas for differentiation
- Links to external resources
Questions provided for each standard:
MS-PS4-1 (5 questions)
MS-PS4-2 (5 questions)
MS-PS4-3 (4 questions and 1 research task)
Looking for assessments for individual Physical Science MS-PS4 standards?
MS-PS4-1 Waves Amplitude and Energy
MS-PS4-2 Waves Reflect Absorb Transmit
MS-PS4-3 Analog and Digital Signals
Check back for more NGSS Assessments for Physical, Life, and Earth Sciences! NGSS Assessments and Test Questions
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Follow my store at this link to stay up-to-date on my latest NGSS resources! Click here!
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Looking for NGSS Waves lessons and activities:
Introduction to Waves Activity
Properties of Waves PowerPoint and Foldable
How Do Sunglasses Work? Modeling Reflect/Transmit/Absorb
Analog vs. Digital Signals Unit
***Buy the "Waves" Bundle and save $$ here: Waves Bundle
Interested in other NGSS aligned physical science products? Check out the links below:
Crosscutting Concepts Lab Stations
Synthetic and Natural Resources STEM Project
Prevent a Chemical Change With Pennies Lab
Magnetic Fields and Eating Nails For Breakfast Lab
Modeling Particle Motion, State, and Temperature Lab
Physical and Chemical Changes Minilabs
Dry Ice Demonstration on Sublimation
Potential and Kinetic Energy Worksheet
Modeling Compounds and Molecules with Fasteners
Rutherford's Discovery of the Nucleus Lab (FREE)
States of Matter Metaphors
Introduction to Waves Activity
Properties of Waves PowerPoint and Foldable
Modeling Reflection of Light Lab
Electromagnetic Spectrum Activity
NGSS Unit Template for Planning (Example Included)
***Buy the "Waves" Bundle and save $$ here: Waves Bundle
Looking for other NGSS lessons, units, activities, etc.? Check out my store for more here: Store Link.
Buy the bundle to have access to all NGSS resources!
NGSS Physical Science Bundle: Click Here
NGSS Life Science Bundle: Click Here
NGSS Earth Science Bundle: Click Here
NGSS All Resources Bundle: Click Here
Feel free to share my website with colleagues. Each purchase is a license for ONE person to use in a classroom setting per my Terms of Use. Distribution or sharing of any products, or copy/pasting and reselling parts or whole of this product are in violation of copyright law.
If you like it, rate me!
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Description
This bundled resource contains quality, EDITABLE sample assessment, test questions and performance tasks for the NGSS Middle School Physical Science Performance Expectations MS-PS4 Waves. It works for both in person and distance learning and includes 15 questions or tasks total for MS-PS4-1 through MS-PS4-3 only. The questions can be edited, copied and pasted into various forms of assessments to align to the NGSS. Ideas for differentiation, answer keys, and links to other online resources to help teach the standards are also provided! See sample question below!
Use these sample questions for: pre-assessments, check-ins or quizzes, unit tests, and/or for your professional growth objectives!
The questions cover the 3 dimensions of the NGSS and include:
- constructed response questions
- performance tasks
- questions with multiple components
Simply edit, print or attach to Google Classroom (or whatever platform you use!) Check out the other home/distance learning products in my store!
Home and Distance Learning Resources
Each Performance Expectation includes a set of 5 questions that require students to use Science and Engineering Practices as well as Crosscutting Concepts to demonstrate understanding of the Disciplinary Core Ideas. The SEPs and CCCs are listed for each PE. Keep in mind that the tasks require more time than a standard test question, therefore, there should be fewer questions on a test which allows for more time to solve the problems.
SAMPLE Task:
MS-PS4-2 A student was wading through a shallow, slow moving river searching for stones. She observed a unique rock, but when she initially reached down for it, it wasn’t in the spot it appeared through the water. Observe the model below (provided in document) and answer the questions.
a. Why wasn’t she able to grab the rock on the first try?
b. In the box below, draw a new model that explains where the rock is. Be sure to explain your thinking.
This product includes:
- Background info on NGSS assessments and tasks
- 15 EDITABLE questions, tasks, etc.
- Answer Key
- Ideas for differentiation
- Links to external resources
Questions provided for each standard:
MS-PS4-1 (5 questions)
MS-PS4-2 (5 questions)
MS-PS4-3 (4 questions and 1 research task)
Looking for assessments for individual Physical Science MS-PS4 standards?
MS-PS4-1 Waves Amplitude and Energy
MS-PS4-2 Waves Reflect Absorb Transmit
MS-PS4-3 Analog and Digital Signals
Check back for more NGSS Assessments for Physical, Life, and Earth Sciences! NGSS Assessments and Test Questions
Let’s Connect!
Follow my store at this link to stay up-to-date on my latest NGSS resources! Click here!
Are you on Facebook? Be sure to follow me on Facebook for NGSS FREEBIES, updates on what I’m working on, and of course, science memes! Professor Doubter's Facebook Page
Looking for NGSS Waves lessons and activities:
Introduction to Waves Activity
Properties of Waves PowerPoint and Foldable
How Do Sunglasses Work? Modeling Reflect/Transmit/Absorb
Analog vs. Digital Signals Unit
***Buy the "Waves" Bundle and save $$ here: Waves Bundle
Interested in other NGSS aligned physical science products? Check out the links below:
Crosscutting Concepts Lab Stations
Synthetic and Natural Resources STEM Project
Prevent a Chemical Change With Pennies Lab
Magnetic Fields and Eating Nails For Breakfast Lab
Modeling Particle Motion, State, and Temperature Lab
Physical and Chemical Changes Minilabs
Dry Ice Demonstration on Sublimation
Potential and Kinetic Energy Worksheet
Modeling Compounds and Molecules with Fasteners
Rutherford's Discovery of the Nucleus Lab (FREE)
States of Matter Metaphors
Introduction to Waves Activity
Properties of Waves PowerPoint and Foldable
Modeling Reflection of Light Lab
Electromagnetic Spectrum Activity
NGSS Unit Template for Planning (Example Included)
***Buy the "Waves" Bundle and save $$ here: Waves Bundle
Looking for other NGSS lessons, units, activities, etc.? Check out my store for more here: Store Link.
Buy the bundle to have access to all NGSS resources!
NGSS Physical Science Bundle: Click Here
NGSS Life Science Bundle: Click Here
NGSS Earth Science Bundle: Click Here
NGSS All Resources Bundle: Click Here
Feel free to share my website with colleagues. Each purchase is a license for ONE person to use in a classroom setting per my Terms of Use. Distribution or sharing of any products, or copy/pasting and reselling parts or whole of this product are in violation of copyright law.
If you like it, rate me!
If you love it, follow me here: Get the Goods
Also check out my other awesome NGSS lessons in my store AND BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME TO STAY UP-TO-DATE ON MY LATEST RESOURCES!!!!








