Activity Detail
If you are using a TI-73, TI-83, TI-84 or TI-89, there may be particular math or science applications you will need to download to use certain activities. If you are using TI-Nspire technology, please update your TI-Nspire handheld operating system or computer software to view the latest activities. The latest TI-Nspire operating system was released in June 2009.
Browse by Subject Submit Activity Saved Activities Advanced Search
  


add to saved activities



print this activity
 
Tennessee TCAP Middle School Practice Exam - Grades 6, 7, and 8 Science
 


Activity Overview

Students will use these LearningCheck item banks to prepare for the TCAP exams.

Before the Activity

Using LearningCheck Creator Software preview and select questions from one of the practice exams. For directions on using Item Banks, view the attached PDF.

Make sure the LearningCheck App is on all student calculators. After you have selected questions, transfer the LearningCheck EDC files to student calculators using one of these methods:
  • LearningCheck "send to device" feature with a connectivity cable and unit-to-unit cables
  • TI Connect? , a TI Connectivity Cable, and the Unit-to-Unit Link Cable
  • TI-Navigator? "send to class" feature

    		During the Activity

    		This activity is intended as a learning review. Students may work alone or in small groups to answer the questions. You may wish to circulate the room to answer students' questions.

    		After the Activity

    		As a class, review student answers, discussing questions that appeared to be more challenging, and re-teaching as needed.

    		Other Downloads



    		Subject Area:
    Science : Science General : General

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    5-8

    Activity Time:
    45 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family

    Apps:
    LearningCheck™

    Software:
    LearningCheck™ Creator

    Accessories:
    TI Connectivity Cable, Unit-to-Unit link cables

    Other:
    TI-Navigator? Classroom Learning System (optional)
    Students may wish to use a piece of paper for their work.

    Report an issue with this activity