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Biology Keystone Exam

Keystone Exam
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content.  The Biology Keystone Exam is separated into two modules, or days.  In order to pass the exam, students must earn proficient score or higher of 1500.  This score is an average of the two modules that make up the exam.   Some information regarding the exam is linked below.
 
 
 
 
Below is some information to help you review for the exam.  Since the exam is made up of multiple-choice and constructed response questions, a quia page has been set up with multiple-choice and short answer questions.  The quizzes are split up into sections; one quiz for each assessment anchor.
 
 
In the teachers folder (LHimler > Biology Tutorial Videos) you will find a wide selection of "Crash Course" Biology videos by Hank Green.  These videos review the eligible content for the Biology Keystone Exam.
 
In addition to these videos, below are a few ways to review the material for the exam.
 
1. Quizlet Flashcard Sets to learn vocabulary words
 
2.  Biology Summary Sheets from Downingtown Area School District 
        - Summary Sheet 1
        - Summary Sheet 2 
 
3. Keystone Supplemental Review from Downingtown Area School District
 
4. Keystone Practice Test- This is a comprehensive test with both multiple choice and short answer questions.  It would be in your best interest to complete the test to the best of your ability before checking the answer key.