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No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the Nebraska Department of Education.  \nTable of Contents  \nGeneral Introduction ...................................................................................................................... iv  \nPurpose and Uses....................................................................................................................... iv  \nDepth of Knowledge................................................................................................................... iv  \nItem Format................................................................................................................................. iv  \nDescription of Practice Test Items ............................................................................................ v  \n[Administration Guidelines .............................................................................................................vi](Administration Guidelines .............................................................................................................vi)  \nPaper [Practice Tests ...................................................................................................................vi](Practice Tests ...................................................................................................................vi)  \n[Online Practice Tests................................................................................................................](Online Practice Tests................................................................................................................).vii  \nOnline Tools ..............................................................................................................................viii  \nGrade 8 Alternate English Language Arts .................................................................................... 1  \nGrade 8 Alternate Mathematics .................................................................................................. 11  \nGrade 8 Alternate Science ........................................................................................................... 20  \nGeneral Introduction  \nThe Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) provides districts and schools with tools to support focused instructional programs aligned to the state assessment system. These tools include Table of Specifications documents, administration manuals, and grade-specific practice tests. This practice test is designed to assist Nebraska educators in preparing students for the statewide Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) Alternate Assessment.  \nPurpose and Uses  \nThis practice test includes items aligned to the extended indicators derived from the Nebraska College-and Career-Ready Standards. The items reflect the types of questions students will encounter on the operational NSCAS Alternate Assessment in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. Each item has undergone a rigorous review process to ensure alignment with the extended indicators.  \nThe purpose of the practice test is to:  \n• Familiarize students and test administrators with item formats and content.  \n• Confirm that students have appropriate access to accommodations prior to test day.  \nDepth of Knowledge  \nIn addition to alignment with extended indicators, practice test items are developed with attention to cognitive complexity, or Depth of Knowledge (DOK) . 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