Regents Prep: Earth Science:
Exam Overview

 
Format of the Exam

The Physical Setting/Earth Science 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 Earth Science Core Curriculum which is based on Standards 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 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 provided on the scoring key for the examination.

Exam Sections
A.

Multiple-Choice

B. Multiple-Choice &
Short CRQ
C. Extended CRQ
D. Laboratory Performance

 Exam Details

The table below shows the type of questions and the approximate value of each section:

Exam Part
Question Type
Approx. % of Test
A
multiple-choice
30-40
B
multiple-choice & CRQ
25-35
C
CRQ and/or extended CRQ
15-25
D
performance task
10

 Laboratory Requirements

Critical to understanding science concepts is the use of scientific inquiry to develop explanations of natural phenomena. Therefore, as a prerequisite for admission to the performance test and the written portion of the Regents examination in Physical Setting/Earth Science, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 1200 minutes of hands-on laboratory experience with satisfactory reports on file. Because of the strong emphasis on student development of laboratory skills, a minimum of 280 minutes per week of class and laboratory time is recommended.



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