Science

Biology

The Biology E/M test assesses your understanding of general biology at the college preparatory level.

Biology-E vs. Biology-M
Special emphasis is placed on either ecology (Biology-E) or molecular biology (Biology-M), with recognition that evolution is inherent in both. You choose the area in biology for which you feel you're best prepared.

Choose Your Test
On test day you'll indicate if you're taking Biology-E or Biology-M by gridding the code for the chosen test on your answer sheet. Only questions pertaining to the test code that is gridded on the answer sheet will be scored. You may not take both Biology-E and Biology-M on the same test day.

• Ability to recall and understand the major concepts of biology and to apply the principles learned to solve specific problems in biology
• Understanding of simple algebraic concepts, including ratios and direct and inverse proportions, and the ability to apply such concepts to solving word problems
• Ability to organize and interpret results obtained by observation and experimentation and to draw conclusions or make inferences from experimental data, including data presented in graphic and/or tabular form
• Familiarity with the metric system of units

Due to the differences in high school biology courses, you may find that some questions are on unfamiliar topics.

• One-year college preparatory course in biology (either a general survey course, or one with emphasis in ecology or molecular biology)
• One-year course in algebra (or one year of an integrated math sequence)
• Experience in the laboratory

Remember, calculators are not allowed. The metric system of units is used.

Chemistry

The chemistry test assesses your understanding of general chemistry at the college preparatory level.

• Understanding of the major concepts of chemistry and the ability to apply principles to solve specific problems
• Ability to organize and interpret results obtained by observation and experimentation and to draw conclusions or make inferences from experimental data, including data presented in graphic and/or tabular form
• Laboratory experience and familiarity with the metric system of units
• Ability to handle simple algebraic relationships and apply these to solving word problems
• Familiarity with the concepts of ratio and direct and inverse proportions, exponents and scientific notations

Please Note: Due to the differences in high school chemistry courses, you may find that some questions are on unfamiliar topics.

• One-year college preparatory course in chemistry
• One-year course in algebra
• Experience in the laboratory

Physics

To assess your understanding of physics at the college preparatory level

• An ability to recall and understand the major concepts of physics and to apply physical principles to solve specific problems
• An understanding of simple algebraic, trigonometric, and graphical relationships, and the concepts of ratio and proportion, and how to apply these to physics problems
• Familiarity with the metric system of units

Note: Due to the differences in high school physics courses, it is likely that most students will find that some questions are on topics they are not familiar with.

• One-year introductory college preparatory course in physics
• Courses in algebra and trigonometry
• Experience in the laboratory