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.

REPA Indiana Educator Standards

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)