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Key Facts: ACAP Science Grade 8 Exam
ACAP Summative is Alabama's criterion-referenced Grades 2–8 ELA and math assessment, with science in Grades 4, 6, and 8 only (ALSDE).
Grade 8 Science operational forms list about 66 items and 60 blueprint points.
Achievement is reported in Levels 1–4; Level 3 + Level 4 = proficient on state proficiency tables.
Testing is computer-based on DRC INSIGHT with timed sessions.
There is no family testing fee for eligible Alabama public school students.
2025–26 spring window: March 16–April 24, 2026 (ALSDE assessment calendar memo).
Spring 2026 was the first ACAP Summative Science administration on the 2023 Alabama Course of Study: Science, using new cut scores (ALSDE).
ACAP Summative Grade 8 Science is Alabama's spring statewide assessment (~66 items, ~60 blueprint points) with Level 1–4 results; Level 3+4 counts as proficient on state reporting.
Sample ACAP Science Grade 8 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the ACAP Science Grade 8 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which statement BEST describes an atom?
2In the modern model of the atom, where are the protons and neutrons located?
3What does the atomic number of an element tell you?
4Two atoms have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. These atoms are BEST described as:
5A neutral atom has 11 protons. How many electrons does it have?
6Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
7Why do different pure elements have different chemical properties?
8Which sample is a pure substance?
9How do pure substances differ from mixtures?
10Which method is MOST appropriate to separate iron filings from sand?
About the ACAP Science Grade 8 Exam
ACAP Summative Grade 8 Science is Alabama's required spring statewide summative assessment for grade 8 students, administered by the Alabama State Department of Education on the DRC INSIGHT platform. It measures the Alabama Course of Study: Science standards, which moved to the 2023 edition for the spring 2026 administration with mixed item types and timed sessions. Practice questions on OpenExamPrep are free English-language multiple-choice study aids covering topics from the official reporting categories; they do not replace authentic constructed responses, listening tasks, technology-enhanced items, or the secure official assessment. ALSDE permits Spanish-language science forms for eligible English learners until English proficiency is attained; this practice bank is English only.
Exam sponsor: ALSDE Student Assessment; delivered via DRC INSIGHT Online Learning System. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
66 questions
Time Limit
About 100 minutes total (two calculator-allowed sessions of ~50 minutes each per the ALSDE ACAP Summative Test Times and Item Counts table).
Passing Score
Results reported in four achievement levels (Level 1–Level 4). Proficient is Level 3 + Level 4 on Alabama state proficiency reporting (ALSDE ACAP Summative score reports / state data overviews).
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for eligible Alabama public school students; ACAP Summative is a required statewide assessment administered by districts at no cost to families.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Matter and Its Interactions
Structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions (Standards 1–7).
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Forces, motion, and interactions (Standards 8–12).
Energy
Energy transfer and conservation (Standards 13–16).
Waves and Their Applications
Waves and applications (Standards 17–19).
Preparing for the ACAP Science Grade 8 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Results reported in four achievement levels (Level 1–Level 4). Proficient is Level 3 + Level 4 on Alabama state proficiency reporting (ALSDE ACAP Summative score reports / state data overviews).
- Exam length: 66 questions
- Time limit: About 100 minutes total (two calculator-allowed sessions of ~50 minutes each per the ALSDE ACAP Summative Test Times and Item Counts table).
- Exam / certification fees: Free for eligible Alabama public school students; ACAP Summative is a required statewide assessment administered by districts at no cost to families. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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ACAP Science Grade 8: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ACAP Summative Grade 8 Science assessment?
It is Alabama's required spring Science summative for grade 8, part of the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) Summative run by ALSDE on DRC INSIGHT.
Is the official test all multiple choice?
No. Official ACAP Summative uses multiple item types (including multiple-select and technology-enhanced items, and for ELA text-dependent writing). This site offers English four-option MCQ study adaptations only.
How long is the official test?
About 100 minutes total (two calculator-allowed sessions of ~50 minutes each per the ALSDE ACAP Summative Test Times and Item Counts table).
How many questions are on the official test?
The ALSDE Test Times and Item Counts table lists about 66 items for this grade/subject; the 2024 blueprint allocates 60 possible points across reporting categories.
What do scores mean?
Students receive four achievement levels (Level 1–Level 4). Alabama proficiency reporting treats Level 3 and Level 4 as proficient.
Is there a testing fee?
No family fee for eligible public school students; districts administer the required state assessment.
When is ACAP Summative given?
Once each spring. For 2025–26, ALSDE scheduled ACAP Summative Grades 2–8 for March 16–April 24, 2026, with Grades 2–3 ELA required in the first four weeks of the window.
Did the science standards change recently?
Yes. Alabama adopted the 2023 Alabama Course of Study: Science, implemented in 2025–26. ALSDE reported that spring 2026 was the first administration testing the new standards, with results based on new cut scores, so science scores are not directly comparable to earlier years.