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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 2 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 three-dimensional space occupied by an object or substance.
3Matter & forcesWhich is a non-contact force example?
4Living thingsWhich resource can plants compete for?
5Living thingsLiving things and their needs: which term fits this description? A plant structure that usually anchors the plant and takes in soil water.
6Living thingsWhich part of a plant usually absorbs water from the soil?
7Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? A unit of distance equal to how far light travels in vacuum in one year.
8Earth & spaceEarth systems: which term fits this description? Water flowing over the land surface.
9Earth & spaceTemperatures are 12, 16, 14 and 18 °C. Find the mean in °C.
10InquiryWhich pair can be compared directly without changing units?
11InquiryAn object extends from the 2 cm mark to the 9 cm mark. Find its length in cm.
12InquiryTwo groups of similar seedlings receive different amounts of light. What is deliberately changed?

From Grade 3

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

13Inquiry (Grade 3)Which tool measures how heavy an apple is?
14Matter & forces (Grade 3)Is milk a solid, a liquid or a gas?
15Inquiry (Grade 3)Which tool measures how long a toy car takes to roll down a ramp?