Student Benchmarking Pre-Assessment: 2026-2027

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Student Benchmarking Pre-Assessment: 2026-2027

This assessment was designed for 6th-12th grade students who participated in the Kansas Energy Program's K-12 Energy Benchmarking Project.

School Name & Teacher Name *

What is the biggest energy user in a school? *

1 point

Lighting

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Building Envelope

Electrical Appliances

Which energy resource do we (United States) consume the most? *

1 point

Solar

Geothermal

Oil (petroleum)

Coal

True or False: The more dense a material is, the closer the molecules are to each other, which causes heat to transfer faster.
*

1 point

True

False

Transporting electricity - which answer has the most complete and correct flow? *

1 point

Power Plant>Transformer>Transmission Lines>Transformer>Distribution Lines>Transformer>Consumer

Power Plant>Transformer>Distribution Lines>Transformer>Consumer

Transformer>Power Plant>Transmission Lines>Distribution Lines>Transformer>Consumer

Transfer of thermal energy via direct contact with a warmer object describes: *

1 point

Convection

Conduction

Radiation

What is the most efficient light bulb? *

1 point

Incandescent

Compact Fluorescent (CFL)

Light Emitting Diode (LED)

Purchasing the most efficient light bulbs is an example of energy efficiency, not energy conservation. *

1 point

True

False

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY: What energy transformations happen when you turn on a battery operated flashlight?

1 point

Chemical Energy > Elastic Energy > Thermal Energy

Electrical Energy > Chemical Energy

Chemical Energy > Electrical Energy > Radiant Energy

Magnetic Energy > Sound Energy

Clear selection

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY: Which answer is the correct order when measuring energy?

1 point

Coal > Electricity from a power plant > To the home > Lightbulb

Wood > heat from burning charcoal > Charcoal sold at market > Charcoal from kiln

Oil > Movement of car > Gas at fuel pump> Gas from oil refinery

Clear selection

Categorize each energy source into nonrenewable or renewable energy. *

8 points

Nonrenewable Energy

Renewable Energy

Coal

Natural Gas

Biomass

Wind

Petroleum

Hydropower

Solar

Nuclear

Match the equipment to the purpose. *

From Lesson 6: Full Equipment Training

3 points

Ballast Checker

Omega 4-in-1

Data Logger

Checks if fixture is magnetic or electronic.

Tracks occupancy and frequency of lighting

Measures amount of light

Match the equipment to the purpose. *

From Lesson 6: Full Equipment Training

2 points

Watt Meter

Data Loggers -Plug Loader

Measures power and energy consumption of appliances over time.

Device that measures power on electrical appliance

Match the equipment to the purpose. *

From Lesson 6: Full Equipment Training

4 points

Omega 4-in-1

Data Loggers -Motor

Infrared Camera

Range Finder

Thermometer that measures temperature and %RH

Tracks if appliance is on or off

Measures square footage of rooms

Measures temperature differences

What can we do to reduce energy use at the personal level? *

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