Study Guide
Field 047: Science—Physics
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* | 180 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 | Forces and Energy | 0003–0004 | 3–4 | 30% |
| III | Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves | 0005–0006 | 6–7 | 30% |
| IV | Thermodynamics and Modern Physics | 0007–0008 | 5, 8 | 20% |
| V | Science Instruction and Assessment | 0009 | 9 | 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–Forces and Energy
0003 Motion and Forces (Standard 3)
0004 Energy and Momentum (Standard 4)
Domain III–Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves
0005 Electricity and Magnetism (Standard 6)
0006 Vibrations and Waves (Standard 7)
Domain IV–Thermodynamics and Modern Physics
0007 Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory (Standard 5)
0008 Modern Physics (Standard 8)
Domain V–Science Instruction and Assessment
0009 Science Instruction and Assessment (Standard 9)