Grade 9 Science Cumulative Test 2005: General Information
(NOT Final Version)

Date: End of May, 2005.

Marks: ~70 multiple-choice questions (5% of final grade).

Materials: Pencil, eraser, calculator.

Topics: Biology Strand: Reproduction. (***= relative # of questions on test)
- microscope parts and calculations*****
- cell organelles and cell diagram*********
- Inv. 1B: Who's The Instructor?*
- cell cycle*
- mitosis and meiosis****
- asexual reproduction******
- sexual reproduction***
- understanding sex*
- sexual reproduction in plants****
- male and female reproductive system************
- microscopic examination of reproductive structures****
- reproductive hormones (menstruation, ovarian cycle, etc.)********
- menstrual cycle, pregnancy, birth control pill***
- pregnancy and differentiation**
- DNA (notes, cut and paste)******
- teach me about mutations**

Study Tips: Study your notes (including diagrams, labs, assignments, quizzes, tests, homework).
Pay particular attention to quizzes and tests because these indicate the types of questions you'll see and stress the more important concepts from the course.
If you have time, re-read chapters 1-4 in the text. The cumulative test will focus primarily on material in your notes but reading the text may help you to understand better.
Please read the study tips on this page.

Internet: Work through the practice quizzes on this website in the Biology strand.

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Date:	End of May, 2005.
Marks:	~70 multiple-choice questions (5% of final grade).
Materials:	Pencil, eraser, calculator.
Topics:	Biology Strand: Reproduction. (*= relative # of questions on test) - microscope parts and calculations* - cell organelles and cell diagram******* - Inv. 1B: Who's The Instructor?* - cell cycle* - mitosis and meiosis** - asexual reproduction** - sexual reproduction* - understanding sex* - sexual reproduction in plants** - male and female reproductive system******** - microscopic examination of reproductive structures - reproductive hormones (menstruation, ovarian cycle, etc.)**** - menstrual cycle, pregnancy, birth control pill* - pregnancy and differentiation - DNA (notes, cut and paste)** - teach me about mutations
Study Tips:	Study your notes (including diagrams, labs, assignments, quizzes, tests, homework). Pay particular attention to quizzes and tests because these indicate the types of questions you'll see and stress the more important concepts from the course. If you have time, re-read chapters 1-4 in the text. The cumulative test will focus primarily on material in your notes but reading the text may help you to understand better. Please read the study tips on this page.
Internet:	Work through the practice quizzes on this website in the Biology strand.