Why am I taking this test?
The ability to think critically and logically is essential for all students. Also as a science student the ability to read and interpret data and form conclusions are important skills. This test is designed to check your ability to do all of these things without requiring you to have any specific knowledge in a science subject. This test is also designed to mimic the style of testing you will see on the Science Reasoning portion of the state ACT test as a Junior in High School.
Types of Questions:
Question Format
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Additional Information
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Data Representation
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understand, evaluate, and interpret information presented in graphs, tables, or charts
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Research Summaries
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understand, evaluate, and analyze one or more experiments
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Conflicting Viewpoints
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understand and evaluate conflicting viewpoints, theories, or hypotheses on a specific topic
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Need to Know:
1. This test was created in quia to allow you to have a random assortment of questions. Please follow instructions for logging in.
2. You will have 33 minutes to answer 25 multiple choice questions and fill in information about yourself.
3. Because the questions have been randomized, you may see some questions that are about the same data set or pictures just make sure you answer every question.
4. It is a possibility that you will see a repeat question, just answer it again.
Let’s Get Started:
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Go to http://www.quia.com/quiz/4743744.html
3. Log in
4. Click “Start now” and begin taking the test.
5. Fill out the survey portion accurately.
6. Click “Submit” when you are finished