Preparing Students for the GEPA Science

Preparing Students for the GEPA Science

GEPA
March 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2007
Regular Testing (Science, Mathematics, and Language Arts Literacy Days 1 and 2)

The GEPA Science include multiple choice questions, open ended questions and a performance task.

Here are some examples from NJ PEP

They include the correct answer and an explanation of why it is the best answer.

Sample Multiple-choice Item

Which of the following statements describes the energy changes involved in an ecosystem?
You are a store clerk working behind the cash register at point X. In the flat mirror at point Y, you see a strange cat in the store. Because you cannot see the cat directly, at which point is the cat located? (Interdisciplinary-Math)
Using the diagram above, why would you eventually have to add water to this tank?
When a predator species is eliminated from the ecosystem, which of the following is likely to happen?
Alex did an experiment with an index card placed over the top of an open jar. He positioned a coin on top of the index card, centered over the opening in the jar. Which of the following statements correctly explains Alex’s results?
From the illustration above, if the object is not moving, we can conclude that:
Hurricane prediction has improved over the years due to tools that became available. Which sequence below shows the progress from the earliest tools to the most recent?
An automobile moves because of the transformation of one energy form to another. Which of the sequences below illustrates this transformation?
From the diagram above of ocean currents around an island, which town has the warmest climate when the wind blows from the Northeast?

Sample Open-ended Item

Sample Performance Assessment Task

Determine the density of the object using the materials provided. Record your data, show all calculations, and your answer.