TIMSS 2011 User Guide

for the International Database

Released Items
Science Eighth Grade

Student Booklet

Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational

Achievement (IEA)
Timss 2011 User Guide for the International Database
Edited by Pierre Foy, Alka Arora, and Gabrielle M. Stanco
Publishers: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center,
Lynch School of Education, Boston College
and
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2013930046
ISBN-13: 978-1-889938-13-4
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Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Cells and Their Functions
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032614

Block_Seq: S01_02

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and
Heredity
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032451

Block_Seq: S01_03

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Diversity, Adaptation, and
Natural Selection
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032156

Block_Seq: S01_04

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Properties of Matter
Cognitive Domain
reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032056

Block_Seq: S01_05

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Chemical Change
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032087

Block_Seq: S01_06

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Human Health
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032279

Block_Seq: S01_07

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Forces and Motion
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032238

Block_Seq: S01_08

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032369

Block_Seq: S01_09

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Light and Sound
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032160

Block_Seq: S01_10

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earth in the Solar System and
the Universe
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032654

Block_Seq: S01_11

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Processes, Cycles, and
History
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032126

Block_Seq: S01_12

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Processes, Cycles, and
History
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032510

Block_Seq: S01_13

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Resources, Their Use
and Conservation
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032158

Block_Seq: S01_14

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052093

Block_Seq: S02_01

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and
Heredity
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052088

Block_Seq: S02_02

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Diversity, Adaptation, and
Natural Selection
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052030

Block_Seq: S02_03

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052080

Block_Seq: S02_04

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Human Health
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052091

Block_Seq: S02_05

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052152

Block_Seq: S02_06

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052136

Block_Seq: S02_07

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052046

Block_Seq: S02_08

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Chemical Change
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052254

Block_Seq: S02_09

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Properties of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052207

Block_Seq: S02_10

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Forces and Motion
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052165A

Block_Seq: S02_11

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052297

Block_Seq: S02_12

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Processes, Cycles, and
History
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052032

Block_Seq: S02_13

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Processes, Cycles, and
History
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S052106

Block_Seq: S02_14

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earth's Resources, Their Use
and Conservation
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042304

Block_Seq: S03_01

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Characteristics, Classication,
and Life Processes of
Organisms
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042038

Block_Seq: S03_02

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Diversity, Adaptation, and
Natural Selection
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042298

Block_Seq: S03_03

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042261

Block_Seq: S03_04

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Cells and Their Functions
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042051A

Block_Seq: S03_05

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042076

Block_Seq: S03_06

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042404

Block_Seq: S03_07

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Physical States and Changes in
Matter
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042306

Block_Seq: S03_08

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042403

Block_Seq: S03_09

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Electricity and Magnetism
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042272

Block_Seq: S03_10

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042100

Block_Seq: S03_11

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Chemical Change
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042238A

Block_Seq: S03_12

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042238B

Block_Seq: S03_12

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042141

Block_Seq: S03_13

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Processes, Cycles, and
History
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042215

Block_Seq: S03_14

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earth in the Solar System and
the Universe
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032542

Block_Seq: S05_01

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Characteristics, Classication,
and Life Processes of
Organisms
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032645

Block_Seq: S05_02

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032530Z

Block_Seq: S05_03

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and
Heredity
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032007

Block_Seq: S05_04

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Characteristics, Classication,
and Life Processes of
Organisms
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032502

Block_Seq: S05_05

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032679

Block_Seq: S05_06

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Chemical Change
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032184

Block_Seq: S05_07

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Electricity and Magnetism
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032394

Block_Seq: S05_08

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032151

Block_Seq: S05_09

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earth in the Solar System and
the Universe
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032651A

Block_Seq: S05_10

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Structure and Physical
Features
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S032665A

Block_Seq: S05_11

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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93

ID: S042073

Block_Seq: S06_01

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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99

ID: S042017

Block_Seq: S06_02

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Cells and Their Functions
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042007

Block_Seq: S06_03

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Characteristics, Classication,
and Life Processes of
Organisms
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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101

ID: S042024

Block_Seq: S06_04

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Cells and Their Functions
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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ID: S042095

Block_Seq: S06_05

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Properties of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

103

ID: S042022

Block_Seq: S06_06

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Cells and Their Functions
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

104

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ID: S042063

Block_Seq: S06_07

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

106

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ID: S042197

Block_Seq: S06_08

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Electricity and Magnetism
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

107

ID: S042297

Block_Seq: S06_09

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Life Cycles, Reproduction, and
Heredity
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

108

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ID: S042305

Block_Seq: S06_10

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

110

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ID: S042112

Block_Seq: S06_11

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Chemical Change
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

112

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ID: S042173Z

Block_Seq: S06_12

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Physical States and Changes in
Matter
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

113

ID: S042407

Block_Seq: S06_13

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

TIMSS 2011 USER GUIDE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASE

SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

115

ID: S042278

Block_Seq: S06_14

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Light and Sound
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

117

ID: S042274

Block_Seq: S06_15

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Light and Sound
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

TIMSS 2011 USER GUIDE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASE

SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

119

ID: S042317

Block_Seq: S06_17

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Processes, Cycles, and
History
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

120

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ID: S032465

Block_Seq: S07_01

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Human Health
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

122

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ID: S032315

Block_Seq: S07_02

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

TIMSS 2011 USER GUIDE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASE

SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

123

ID: S032306

Block_Seq: S07_03

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Characteristics, Classication,
and Life Processes of
Organisms
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

124

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ID: S032640

Block_Seq: S07_04

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Human Health
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

126

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ID: S032579

Block_Seq: S07_05

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

128

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ID: S032570

Block_Seq: S07_06

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Chemistry
Topic Area
Classication and
Composition of Matter
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

TIMSS 2011 USER GUIDE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASE

SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

129

ID: S032024

Block_Seq: S07_07

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

TIMSS 2011 USER GUIDE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASE

SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

131

ID: S032272

Block_Seq: S07_08

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Energy Transformations, Heat,
and Temperature
Cognitive Domain
Reasoning
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

132

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ID: S032141

Block_Seq: S07_09

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Physics
Topic Area
Forces and Motion
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

134

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ID: S032060

Block_Seq: S07_10

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Processes, Cycles, and
History
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

TIMSS 2011 USER GUIDE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASE

SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

135

ID: S032463

Block_Seq: S07_11

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Resources, Their Use
and Conservation
Cognitive Domain
Knowing
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

TIMSS 2011 USER GUIDE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DATABASE

SCIENCE EIGHTH GRADE RELEASED ITEMS

137

ID: S032650Z

Block_Seq: S07_12

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Earth Science
Topic Area
Earths Structure and Physical
Features
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
2

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

138

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ID: S032514

Block_Seq: S07_13

Science Grade 8

Content Domain
Biology
Topic Area
Ecosystems
Cognitive Domain
Applying
Maximum Points
1

SOURCE: TIMSS 2011 Assessment. Copyright 2013 International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
Publisher: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College.

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