Can this test be used as part of the students final exam grade, or as part of the final average for grade 8 science?
It is not recommended that the results be used for either of those purposes, but this is a local school decision. Keep in mind, the major purpose of the test is to assess a student’s strengths and weaknesses to see if academic intervention services (AIS) should be provided to help the student. The test is designed to measure the knowledge, understandings, and skills that should have been taught in grades 5-8, not just grade 8.