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Grade 4 · Science

Grade 4 Science diagnostic

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

15 questions4 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 1 of 5

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

1Matter & forcesWhich observation is more specific?
2Matter & forcesMatter and changes: which term fits this description? The escape of particles from a liquid surface into the gas phase.
3Matter & forcesWhich material is generally a good conductor of electricity?
4Living thingsLiving things and their needs: which term fits this description? A structure containing a young plant and stored resources for early growth.
5Living thingsWhich body organ pumps blood?
6Living thingsWhich description best matches a habitat?
7Earth & spaceEarth systems: which term fits this description? The ongoing movement of water among Earth's reservoirs.
8Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? The second planet from the Sun.
9Earth & spaceWhich record best supports a local climate comparison?
10InquiryWhat should happen to an unexpected measurement?
11InquiryA pot receives more water and more light than another. Why is interpretation difficult?
12InquiryWhich heading best fits a column containing 4 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm?

From Grade 3

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

13Matter & forces (Grade 3)Which is a measurement rather than an opinion?
14Inquiry (Grade 3)Which tool measures how heavy an apple is?
15Matter & forces (Grade 3)An ice cube is left on a plate in a warm room. What happens to it?