Below you will find a link that will allow you to access a sample Biology Keystone Exam with assessment anchor descriptors and eligible content. Additionally, scoring rubrics and general information can also be found be clicking on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) provided documents.
All students enrolled in a Biology I, Standards Biology or Project Based Assessment Course have a USATestPrep account that they can access through Clever. Students can access this site 24/7 on any electronic device and can practice key skills and content that will be found on the Keystone Exam. Teachers will also be posting and assigning activities, assessments, and remediation through this invaluable tool.
*Please note - there is an app available to help study for the Biology Keystone Exam! The cost is $0.99. This is NOT mandatory for students to buy, but it does a wonderful job at reviewing learned concepts. This app allows your student to take various modules of the exam and gives them a final score based on their results (below basic, basic, proficient, or advanced). The icon for the app is shown below.
Scoring Guideline
Score Scale Ranges
Eligible Content and Samplers
• BIOLOGY KEYSTONE SAMPLE EXAM
BIOLOGY KEYSTONE EXAM WITH SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND GLOSSARY
• SAMPLE BIOLOGY KEYSTONE WITH ANSWERS
BIOLOGY KEYSTONE SAMPLE TEST WITH ANSWERS