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Exam Details


The table below shows the number and types of questions that can be expected in each section of a typical exam. The amount of questions in each section and the raw score in each section can change from year to year. Click on each section to see sample questions from that section.

Exam Section

Question Type

Raw Score

A

multiple-choice

30

B-1

multiple choice

12

B-2

multiple-choice & free-response

13

C

free-response

17

D

multiple-choice & free-response

13

 

Total

85

Additional Information:

Section B-2 generally contains a graph.

Section C often contains several multi-step bulleted questions.

Section D tends to contain questions about laboratory skills and procedures. There are often questions regarding the four state labs, as well as general lab safety.

 
 


Exam Sections

Click on a section to view sample questions.

 A
B-1
B-2
C
D
 
Format of the Exam


The Living Environment Regents Examination is a standardized assessment given to students enrolled in New York State schools in June, August, and January.

The examination is based on the Living Environment Core Curriculum which is based on Standard 4 of the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology.

The total test raw score will be converted to a scaled score using a conversion chart accompanying the scoring key for each examination.