Regents Prep: Living Environment:
Exam Overview

 
Format of the Exam

The Living Environment Regents Examination is a standardized assessment given to students enrolled in New York State schools in June, August, and January.

The examination is based on the Living Environment Core Curriculum which is based on Standard 4 of the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology.

The total test raw score will be converted to a scaled score using a conversion chart accompanying the scoring key for each examination.

Exam Sections
A.

Multiple-Choice

B. Multiple-Choice &
Short CRQ
C. Extended CRQ
D. Laboratory Performance*
*not yet implemented

 Exam Details

The table below shows the number and types of questions that can be expected in each section of the exam:

Exam Part
Question Type
No. of Questions
Raw Score
A
multiple-choice
35
35
B
multiple-choice &
open-ended
28-30
30
C
open-ended
8-9
20
D
undecided
undecided
?
Total:
85


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