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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 4 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? A change from liquid to solid.
2Matter & forcesWhich material is generally a good conductor of electricity?
3Matter & forcesWhich is a non-contact force example?
4Living thingsLiving things and their needs: which term fits this description? The natural place where an organism lives and obtains what it needs.
5Living thingsA pond's water level falls sharply. Which effect is plausible?
6Living thingsWhich part of a plant usually absorbs water from the soil?
7Earth & spaceEarth systems: which term fits this description? The settling or accumulation of transported sediment.
8Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? The path an object follows as it moves under gravity around another object.
9Earth & spaceTemperatures are 12, 16, 14 and 18 °C. Find the mean in °C.
10InquiryWhich heading best fits a column containing 4 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm?
11InquiryWhy keep the release height the same when comparing paper shapes?
12InquiryA plant grows 2 cm in week one and 3 cm in week two. What is its total growth?

From Grade 3

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

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