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Grade 5 · Science

Grade 5 Science diagnostic

15 questions on matter & forces, earth & space, biology & genetics and inquiry, plus 3 from Grade 4. 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 & forcesA rough surface may slow a sliding object through
2Matter & forcesMatter and changes: which term fits this description? A change from liquid to solid.
3Matter & forcesWhy compare equal-size strips in a simple strength comparison?
4Earth & spaceSpace and the solar system: which term fits this description? The star at the centre of our solar system.
5Earth & spaceEarth systems: which term fits this description? Long-term patterns and statistics of weather in a region.
6Earth & spaceWhich record best supports a local climate comparison?
7Biology & geneticsEcosystems and interactions: which term fits this description? A community of organisms together with its non-living environment.
8Biology & geneticsA species eats both plant material and animals. Which description fits?
9Biology & geneticsEcosystems and interactions: which term fits this description? An interaction in which organisms seek the same limited resource.
10InquiryA length is 3.5 m. Convert it to cm.
11InquiryWhy keep the release height the same when comparing paper shapes?
12InquiryA pupil records plant height every morning. Which is the measured outcome?

From Grade 4

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

13Living things (Grade 4)Living things and their needs: which term fits this description? Colours or patterns that help an organism blend into its surroundings.
14Inquiry (Grade 4)Which pair can be compared directly without changing units?
15Living things (Grade 4)Living things and their needs: which term fits this description? An animal whose diet consists mainly of other animals.