STEAM
Mark Twain D21 Testing
COMPUTER -MATH/SCIENCE TEST
The test is 50 questions long, all multiple choice. Answers are recorded on a Scantron Form so please bring in #2 (or HB) pencils and good quality erasers.
Here are some of the specific types of questions we are incorporating into the test:
- Reading Comprehension of a technical nature
- Multi-step problem solving
- Sequences & Patterns
- Puzzles
- Analysis of Charts and Graphs
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to minute details
- Logical thinking (AND, OR, IF THEN, etc.)
- Sequential thinking
- Concept Maps / Outlines / Flowcharts
- Engineering Design Process
- Empirical questions (experiment vs. experience/observation)
- Simulations/system modeling
- Scientific theory
- Comfort level with the internet and technology
- Ability to see and think in 2D and 3D
- Inherent ability to approximate/estimate
- Basic online research skills
- Basic arithmetic, geometry and early (they are in grade 5) algebra skills
- Basic computer application skills
- Awareness of social problems relating to technology
- Comfort with the use of symbols