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What concepts do I need to study for the NES Middle Grades General Science (205) Exam?
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NES Middle Grades General Science (205) at a Glance:
What Concepts are Covered in the NES 205 Study Guide?
| Concept | Number of Lessons | Practice Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | 22 | 188 |
| Energy | 16 | 185 |
| Force and Motion | 10 | 91 |
| Scientific Investigations | 3 | 29 |
| Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Cells & Heredity | 27 | 254 |
| Evolution & Ecosystems | 11 | 115 |
| Earth in Space | 9 | 125 |
| Earth’s History | 5 | 111 |
| Earth’s Systems | 14 | 147 |
How to Use the Study Guide
You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content, gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.
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Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the NES (205) Middle Grades General Science exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.
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NES Middle Grades General Science (205) study guide FAQs
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Does the NES Middle Grades General Science (205) study guide have practice tests?
Yes! The study guide has three full-length practice test. These practice tests mimic the actual exam, meaning they have the same number of questions and time limit as the real test. The NES 205 study guide also includes over 500 quiz questions that you can access through the study guide.
What concepts are covered in the NES 205 Middle Grades General Science study guide?
The NES 205 study guide covers 10 concepts including Matter, Force & Motion, Engineering.
How long will it take me to complete the NES 205 study guide?
Every person’s situation is different so it’s hard to pinpoint an exact time frame. Most people take between 30-90 days to complete the NES 205 study guide.