Middle school science teachers and students
Preparing for the 8th-grade Washington MSP Science exam
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About
The WA State MSP Science 8th Assessments and Resources mind map template is a comprehensive study and teaching tool for 8th-grade science educators in Washington State, covering over 120 nodes across six major branches: Science ospi templates, Teacher Resource Tool OSPI, PCA's (9), WASL Samples, MSP Updates 2012, and MSP Updates 2013. It includes detailed Performance-Based Assessments (PCAs) such as 'What's Your Angle', 'In the Doghouse', and 'Bubble Gum vs Chewing Gum', each with sub-nodes like 'Write Conclusion', 'Plan an investigation', and 'Design a solution'. The template also organizes MSP updates with real-world scenarios like 'Garage Band' (sound concepts including 'loudness (amplitude)' and 'speed affected by material') and 'A Moving Story' (erosion, friction, and energy transfer). This resource serves as a ready-to-use cheat sheet for lesson planning, assessment preparation, and curriculum alignment, making it a valuable template for science teachers and students preparing for the MSP exam.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Curriculum developers and science department heads
Designing performance-based assessments for physical science units
Test coordinators and instructional coaches
Reviewing past WASL and MSP sample items to understand assessment trends
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Explore Core Categories
Open the template in Xmind to navigate the six major branches including Science OSPI templates, PCAs, and MSP updates.
Step 2
Expand and Review Detailed Content
Click on specific nodes like 'What's Your Angle' or 'Garage Band' to access detailed investigation plans and scientific concepts.
Step 3
Personalize and Share Your Resources
Add your own teaching notes to the branches before exporting the map as a PDF or image for your students.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes over 120 nodes covering PCA assessments, WASL samples, and MSP updates for 2012 and 2013, with detailed branches for physical, earth/space, and life science topics.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore branches like 'PCA's (9)' for hands-on investigations or 'MSP Updates 2012' for scenario-based questions. Customize nodes by adding your own notes or examples.
Yes, the template is free to use and fully editable in Xmind. You can modify any node, add new branches, or reorganize content to fit your teaching or study needs.
The PCA's (9) branch includes nine performance-based assessments such as 'What's Your Angle', 'In the Doghouse', and 'Bubble Gum vs Chewing Gum', each with steps like 'Write Conclusion' and 'Plan an investigation'.
Absolutely. The template organizes science topics by assessment type and year, making it easy to align lessons with state standards. Use the 'Teacher Resource Tool OSPI' branch for additional support.
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