Mosa Mack’s Test Banks are designed to give teachers flexible, NGSS-aligned assessment options. Whether you’re checking for understanding after a lesson, building a custom review set, or preparing students for summative assessments, the Test Banks make it easy to select, assign, and adapt questions to fit your classroom needs.
What Are Test Banks?
Test Banks are collections of assessment questions tied directly to Mosa Mack Science units.
Aligned: Every item is matched to NGSS and many state standards.
Variety of formats: Multiple-choice, short response, data interpretation, and CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) prompts.
Flexible: You can mix and match questions across units, print them, or assign them digitally.
Different Ways to Use the Test Banks
1. Build a Quick Quiz
Select a small set of multiple-choice or short-answer questions.
Use them as do nows, entry tickets, exit tickets, or quick formative checks.
Example: After finishing the “Electricity & Magnetism” unit, choose 3–4 questions to confirm students understand the difference between conductors and insulators.
2. Create a Full Unit Assessment
Combine a range of question types into a comprehensive test.
Use before a unit as a diagnostic/pre-test or after as a summative/post-test.
Tip: Include CER prompts to push students toward higher-order thinking alongside multiple-choice items.
3. Assign Practice Sets or Homework
Pull a handful of questions for students to practice independently.
Great for review days, homework assignments, or test prep.
Example: Before a state test, create a variety of different review tests and assign multiple units to reinforce key science skills.
4. Support Performance Assessments
Use open-ended prompts and data-driven items from the Test Bank to scaffold performance tasks.
Copy and Paste questions from the state science practice sets to add your own questions to a test that reflect the scenario-based question clusters on the state assessments OR use the pre-made state science practice sets.
Helps students get comfortable with CER writing and interpreting scientific data before completing the larger performance assessment.
How to Access Test Banks
Log into your Mosa Mack Teacher Dashboard.
Navigate to the unit of your choice.
Click on “Tests” in the left navigation bar or in the top navigation bar.
Choose whether to:
Assign questions digitally to students.
Print a customized set to use on paper.
Download as a PDF for record-keeping.
Tips for Effective Use
Mix formats: Combine multiple-choice with CER prompts for balanced assessment.
Target misconceptions: Use individual items to reteach concepts students struggle with.
Build progressively: Start with short quizzes, then move to larger assessments as confidence grows.
Differentiate: Choose easier or more challenging items depending on student readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I edit or customize the questions?
A: Yes. Teachers can select, rearrange, or omit items when creating a quiz or assessment.
Q: Are the Test Banks auto-graded?
A: Multiple-choice questions are auto-graded in the digital platform. Open-ended and CER responses require teacher review.
Q: Can I use them offline?
A: Absolutely. Test Banks can be downloaded, printed, or used digitally—whichever works best for your classroom.
Closing
Mosa Mack Test Banks give you the flexibility to meet students where they are while staying aligned to NGSS and state standards. From quick checks to full unit assessments to scenario-based state assessment practice cluster set questions, they’re a powerful tool to support both learning and accountability.
👉 Explore your first Test Bank today by heading to your Teacher Dashboard!