Study Guide
Field 044: Science—Earth/Space Science
Test Design and Assessment Blueprint
The test design below describes general testing information. The assessment blueprint that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Time* | 105 minutes |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Assessment Blueprint
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Foundations of Science | 0001–0002 | 1–2 | 10% |
| II | Astronomy | 0003–0004 | 3–4 | 20% |
| III | Geology | 0005–0007 | 5–6, 9 | 36% |
| IV | Hydrology, Oceans, Weather, and Climate | 0008–0009 | 7–8 | 24% |
| V | Science Instruction and Assessment | 0010 | 10 | 10% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Foundations of Science
0001 The Nature and Processes of Science (Standard 1)
0002 Central Concepts and Connections in Science (Standard 2)
Domain II–Astronomy
0003 Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (Standard 3)
0004 Earth and the Solar System (Standard 4)
Domain III–Geology
0005 Earth's Origin, Evolution, and Structure (Standard 5)
0006 Earth Processes and Materials (Standard 6)
0007 Biogeochemical Cycles, Geologic Resources, and the Environment (Standard 9)
Domain IV–Hydrology, Oceans, Weather, and Climate
0008 Freshwater Systems and the Oceans (Standard 7)
0009 The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate (Standard 8)
Domain V–Science Instruction and Assessment
0010 Science Instruction and Assessment (Standard 10)