Seekers Test Preparation Guide Your guide to preparing for your end of the year test 2014-2015.

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Seekers Test Preparation Guide Your guide to preparing for your end of the year test 2014-2015

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Seekers Test Preparation Guide

Your guide to preparing for your end of the year test

2014-2015

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7th Grade Math1. Ratios and Proportional Relationships

o 22-27%2. The Number System

o 7-12%3. Expression and Equations

o 22-27%

4. Geometryo 22-27%

5. Statistics and Probabilityo 12-17%

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7th Grade Number of Items Math

1. Ratios and Proportional Relationships7.RP.1 - 3; 7.RP.2 - 5; 7.RP.3 - 5

2. The Number System7.NS.3 - 5

3. Expression and Equations7.EE.1 - 3; 7.EE.3 - 4; 7.EE.4 - 6

4. Geometry

7.G.1 - 2; 7.G.2 - 1;7.G.3 - 1;7.G.4 - 3; 7.G.5 - 2;7.G.6 - 3;

5. Statistics and Probability7.SP.1 - 1; 7.SP.4 - 3; 7.SP.7 - 1; 7.SP.8 - 2

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Minimum Number of Correct on the Form

7th grade Math - Lowest 3● Score of 451● At least 25 correct out of 50

questions● At least 50% correct answers

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7th Grade ELA1. Reading for Literature

34-38%2. Reading for Information

41-45%

3. Language

19-23%

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7th Grade Number of Items ELAReading for Literature

RL.1 - 4-5; RL.2 - 2-3; RL.3 - 1-4; RL.4 - 6-7; RL.5 - 1-2; RL.6 - 1-2

Reading for InformationL.4.a - 4; L.5.a - 4

LanguageRI.1 - 4; RI.2 - 2-3; RI.3 - 2-5; RI.4 - 2-4; RI.5 - 3;

RI.6 - 2; RI.8 - 3

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Minimum Number of Correct on the Form

7th grade ELA - Lowest 3● Score of 454● At least 32 correct out of 48

questions● At least 67% correct answers

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7th Grade Science NCFEUnits to learn

1. Weather and Atmosphere

2. Cells

3. Microorganisms

4. Genetics

5. Force and Motion

All the information updated in teacher website. You also have 2 released tests.

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7th Grade Social Studies NCFETable 2. Test Specification Weights for the 7th Grade Social Studies

NC Final Exam Standard 1 Standard 2

Percent of Total Score Points

7.H.1 H 2.1, H 2.2, H 2.3, H 2.4 13-24%

7.H.1 G 1.1, G 1.2, G 1.3 10-21%

7.H.1 G 2.1, G 2.2 3-14%

7.H.1 E 1.1, E 1.2, E 1.3, E 1.4 13-24%

7.H.1 C&G 1.1, C&G 1.2, C&G 1.3, C&G 1.4 13-24%

7.H.1 C 1.1, C 1.2 6-17%

Total 100%

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7th Grade Social Studies NCFE4 Questions will focus on this standard :

7.C.1.1 Explain how culture unites and divides modern societies and regions (e.g. enslavement of various peoples, caste system, religious conflict and Social Darwinism).

3 Questions will focus on this standard:

7.C&G.1.4 Compare the sources of power and governmental authority in various societies (e.g. monarchs, dictators, elected officials, antigovernmental groups and religious, political factions).

3 Questions will focus on this standard:

7.C&G.1.1 Summarize the ideas that have shaped political thought in various societies and regions (e.g. Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution, democracy, communism and socialism).

3 Questions will focus on this standard:

7.E.1.4 Explain how personal financial decision-making impacts quality of life (e.g. credit, savings, investing, borrowing and giving).

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7th Grade Social Studies NCFE3 Questions will focus on this standard :

7.G.2.2 Use maps, charts, graphs, geographic data and available technology tools (i.e. GPS and GIS software) to interpret and draw conclusions about social, economic, and environmental issues in modern societies and regions.

3 Questions will focus on this standard:

7.G.1.2 Explain how demographic trends (e.g. population growth and decline, push/pull factors and urbanization) lead to conflict, negotiation, and compromise in modern societies and regions.

3 Questions will focus on this standard:7.H.2.4 Analyze the economic, political, and social impacts of

disease (e.g. smallpox, malaria, bubonic plague, AIDS and avian flu) in modern societies.

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7th Grade Social Studies NCFEEssential Standards Heavy Focus Areas

Up 13-24% of the test will cover: 7.E.1: Understand the economic activities of modern societies and regions.

Up 13-24% of the test will cover: 7.C&G.1: Understand the development of government in modern societies and regions.

Up13-24% of the test will cover: 7.H.2:Understand the implications of global interactions.

Up 10- 21% of the test will cover:7.G.1:Understand how geography, demographic trends, and environmental conditions shape modern societies and regions.

Up 6- 17% of the test will cover: 7.G.2: Apply the tools of a geographer to understand modern societies and regions.

Up to 14% of the test will cover:7.C.1: Understand how cultural values influence relationships between individuals, groups and political entities in modern societies and regions.

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