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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 3 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 property matters most for a rain-cover material?
2Matter & forcesMatter and changes: which term fits this description? A direct change from gas to solid.
3Matter & forcesWhich force pulls a dropped ball towards Earth?
4Living thingsLiving things and their needs: which term fits this description? An animal with a backbone.
5Living thingsWhich claim about adaptation is too simple?
6Living thingsWhich animal is a mammal?
7Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? The seventh planet from the Sun.
8Earth & spaceWater soaking into soil is called
9Earth & spaceWhich is a sound safety rule for a classroom Sun discussion?
10InquiryA seedling grows from 4 cm to 11 cm. What is the increase in cm?
11InquiryA strip measures 9 cm before cutting and 6 cm after cutting. How many centimetres were removed?
12InquiryWhich instrument is suited to measuring temperature?

From Grade 3

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

13Inquiry (Grade 3)Which tool measures how much water you pour?
14Matter & forces (Grade 3)Is the air inside a balloon a solid, a liquid or a gas?
15Inquiry (Grade 3)Which tool measures how long a leaf is?