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Grade 3 Science diagnostic

15 questions on matter & forces, living things, earth & space and inquiry, plus 3 from Grade 2. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

15 questions4 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 5 of 5

Skip a question if you do not know the answer. It is better than guessing, because it shows what to practise.

1Matter & forcesMatter and changes: which term fits this description? Mass per unit volume.
2Matter & forcesIs milk a solid, a liquid or a gas?
3Matter & forcesOpening a drawer toward you is mainly a
4Living thingsWhich resource can plants compete for?
5Living thingsLiving things and their needs: which term fits this description? An animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator.
6Living thingsWhich part of a plant usually absorbs water from the soil?
7Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? Earth's natural satellite.
8Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? The planet closest to the Sun.
9Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? The largest planet in our solar system.
10InquiryDoes one trial prove a rule works in every condition?
11InquiryWhich tool helps you see stars that are very far away?
12InquiryWhich statement is an observation?

From Grade 2

These questions check skills from the grade below, so gaps can be spotted early.

13Living things (Grade 2)Which one is a living thing: a pencil or a bee?
14Weather & seasons (Grade 2)What is the best thing to take outside on a rainy day?
15Matter & forces (Grade 2)Which one is harder: a cotton ball or a metal spoon?