NYSTCE Multi-subject Teachers of
Childhood (grades 1-6) - 245 Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Methodology -
correct answer ✅hypothesize a result
plan a controlled experiment
collect data
draw conclusion
revisit hypothesis to answer question
Lab report -
correct answer ✅abstract (summary of report at beginning)
purpose (defines/states the problem)
hypothesis (educated guess of outcome)
observations (recorded outcomes)
conclusion (why results proved/disproved hypothesis)
Graphs -
correct answer ✅Y-axis - vertical (independent)
X-axis - horizontal (dependent)
,NYSTCE Multi-subject Teachers of
Childhood (grades 1-6) - 245 Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Scientific Model -
correct answer ✅Must be able to be tested and verified using
experimental data
Control -
correct answer ✅In an experiment, the standard that is used for
comparison
Constants -
correct answer ✅Conditions that stay the same in the experiment
Should be more constants than variables
Independent Variable -
correct answer ✅The experimental factor that is manipulated; the
variable whose effect is being studied.
Ex: I can change the temp in this experiment (independent), but I
can't control the rate bacteria will grow now (dependent)
, NYSTCE Multi-subject Teachers of
Childhood (grades 1-6) - 245 Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Variable -
correct answer ✅A factor that can change in an experiment
Validity of Conclusions -
correct answer ✅Results must be reproducible meaning they're
reliable
Foreseeability -
correct answer ✅Anticipation that an event may occur under
certain circumstances
Negligence -
correct answer ✅Failure to take proper care in doing something
Right-to-know laws -
correct answer ✅Laws that require employers to advise
employees about the hazardous chemicals they handle
Earth's tilt -
correct answer ✅23.5 degrees, causes seasons
Childhood (grades 1-6) - 245 Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Methodology -
correct answer ✅hypothesize a result
plan a controlled experiment
collect data
draw conclusion
revisit hypothesis to answer question
Lab report -
correct answer ✅abstract (summary of report at beginning)
purpose (defines/states the problem)
hypothesis (educated guess of outcome)
observations (recorded outcomes)
conclusion (why results proved/disproved hypothesis)
Graphs -
correct answer ✅Y-axis - vertical (independent)
X-axis - horizontal (dependent)
,NYSTCE Multi-subject Teachers of
Childhood (grades 1-6) - 245 Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Scientific Model -
correct answer ✅Must be able to be tested and verified using
experimental data
Control -
correct answer ✅In an experiment, the standard that is used for
comparison
Constants -
correct answer ✅Conditions that stay the same in the experiment
Should be more constants than variables
Independent Variable -
correct answer ✅The experimental factor that is manipulated; the
variable whose effect is being studied.
Ex: I can change the temp in this experiment (independent), but I
can't control the rate bacteria will grow now (dependent)
, NYSTCE Multi-subject Teachers of
Childhood (grades 1-6) - 245 Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Variable -
correct answer ✅A factor that can change in an experiment
Validity of Conclusions -
correct answer ✅Results must be reproducible meaning they're
reliable
Foreseeability -
correct answer ✅Anticipation that an event may occur under
certain circumstances
Negligence -
correct answer ✅Failure to take proper care in doing something
Right-to-know laws -
correct answer ✅Laws that require employers to advise
employees about the hazardous chemicals they handle
Earth's tilt -
correct answer ✅23.5 degrees, causes seasons
