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Key Facts: SC READY Science Grade 6 Exam
SCDE
State Agency
South Carolina Department of Education
DRC INSIGHT
Test Vendor
Data Recognition Corporation
Grade 6
Target Grade
South Carolina Academic Standards for Science
Level 3 & Level 4
Proficient Levels
SC READY Performance Levels
100 Practice MCQs
Bank Size
OpenExamPrep Practice Bank
Prepare for the Grade 6 SC READY Science assessment with 100 standards-aligned practice questions featuring detailed explanations across Physical Science (energy, motion, waves), Life Science (cells, body systems), and Earth & Space Science (atmosphere, weather, ocean currents).
Sample SC READY Science Grade 6 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your SC READY Science Grade 6 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Which object has the greatest gravitational potential energy?
2As a pendulum swings downward from its highest point toward the bottom of its arc, what happens to its energy?
3A cart at the top of a ramp has 100 Joules of gravitational potential energy relative to the ground. Assuming no energy is lost to friction, what is its kinetic energy at the bottom of the ramp?
4The kinetic energy formula is KE = 1/2 * m * v^2. Which factor has the greatest effect on an object's kinetic energy if its value is doubled?
5A bicyclist stops pedaling and coasts down a steep hill, speeding up as she travels downward. Which statement correctly describes the primary energy transformation?
6Two identical toy cars are placed on two different ramps. Car A is at a height of 0.5 meters, while Car B is at a height of 1.0 meter. How does the potential energy of Car B compare to Car A?
7An archer pulls back a bowstring and holds an arrow stationary before releasing it. What form of energy is stored in the bent bow and pulled string?
8What happens to a rolling soccer ball when a friction force acts in the direction opposite to its motion?
9Two students push a heavy cardboard box across the floor in the same direction. Student A applies a force of 10 N and Student B applies a force of 15 N. What is the net force acting on the box?
10A science textbook rests motionless on a classroom desk. Which two forces acting on the textbook are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction?
About the SC READY Science Grade 6 Exam
The SC READY Grade 6 Science assessment measures 6th-grade student understanding of the South Carolina Academic Standards for Science. Key topics include potential and kinetic energy, Newton's laws, wave characteristics, cell organelles, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, human body organ systems, atmospheric layers, weather fronts, ocean currents, and environmental stewardship.
Assessment
One untimed online section of 48 items assessing the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Science Standards 2021: Energy and Waves 12-16 items; Life Science 9-12; History of Earth 9-12; Earth and the Atmosphere 12-16. The test includes three stimulus sets that each provide context for three related items, plus 7 embedded field-test items. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 0-10%, DOK 2 at 60-70%, and DOK 3 at 25-30%.
Time Limit
Not timed. SCDE publishes an approximate 90 minutes for scheduling only. The test is one section given in a single day.
Passing Score
No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.
Exam Fee
No fee to students (South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE); online delivery on DRC INSIGHT (Data Recognition Corporation))
SC READY Science Grade 6 Exam Content Outline
Energy and Waves
Official reporting category covering performance expectations 6-PS1-4, 6-PS3-3, 6-PS3-4, and 6-PS4-2: thermal energy and changes of state, designing a device that minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer, energy transfer between samples at different temperatures, and wave behavior.
Life Science
Official reporting category covering 6-LS1-1, 6-LS1-2, 6-LS1-3, and 6-LS1-8: cells as the basic unit of life, the function of cell parts, how body systems interact, and how sensory information is processed.
History of Earth
Official reporting category covering 6-ESS1-4, 6-ESS2-2, and 6-ESS2-3: interpreting rock strata as a record of Earth's history, how geoscience processes change Earth's surface at varying scales, and evidence from seafloor structures for plate motion.
Earth and the Atmosphere
Official reporting category covering 6-ESS2-1, 6-ESS2-4, 6-ESS2-5, 6-ESS2-6, and 6-ESS3-2: the cycling of Earth's materials, the cycling of water, weather and air-mass interactions, how circulation patterns determine regional climates, and forecasting natural hazards.
How to Pass the SC READY Science Grade 6 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.
- Assessment: One untimed online section of 48 items assessing the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Science Standards 2021: Energy and Waves 12-16 items; Life Science 9-12; History of Earth 9-12; Earth and the Atmosphere 12-16. The test includes three stimulus sets that each provide context for three related items, plus 7 embedded field-test items. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 0-10%, DOK 2 at 60-70%, and DOK 3 at 25-30%.
- Time limit: Not timed. SCDE publishes an approximate 90 minutes for scheduling only. The test is one section given in a single day.
- Exam fee: No fee to students
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
SC READY Science Grade 6 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SC READY Grade 6 Science test?
It is South Carolina's statewide summative assessment measuring 6th-grade student proficiency in physical science, life science, and Earth/space science standards.
How are performance levels reported on SC READY Science?
Student performance is categorized into four levels: Level 1 (Does Not Meet Expectations), Level 2 (Approaches Expectations), Level 3 (Meets Expectations), and Level 4 (Exceeds Expectations). Levels 3 and 4 indicate proficiency.
Is the SC READY Science Grade 6 assessment timed?
No, SC READY assessments are untimed to allow students adequate time to complete all test items.
What content areas are tested on Grade 6 SC READY Science?
The test covers Physical Science (energy, forces, motion, waves), Life Science (cell structure, cellular processes, body systems), and Earth Science (atmosphere, weather patterns, ocean currents, climate, human environmental impact).
How should students utilize this 100-question practice bank?
Students should work through questions by domain, review explanations for right and wrong options, and clarify foundational science concepts prior to spring testing.