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Grade 6 · Science

Grade 6 Science diagnostic

15 questions on matter & forces, earth & space, biology & genetics and inquiry, plus 3 from Grade 5. 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 & forcesMatter and changes: which term fits this description? A combination of substances not all chemically bonded into a single pure substance.
2Matter & forcesA model vehicle travels 213 m in 3 s at constant speed. What is its speed in m/s?
m/s
3Matter & forcesA sealed container holds liquid water and water vapour. When vapour condenses, what happens to total water mass?
4Earth & spaceThe Moon is visible mainly because it
5Earth & spaceWater soaking into soil is called
6Earth & spaceEarth systems: which term fits this description? Molten rock that has reached Earth's surface.
7Biology & geneticsEcosystems and interactions: which term fits this description? An interaction between species in which both participants benefit.
8Biology & geneticsWhich organism commonly acts as a decomposer?
9Biology & geneticsCells and cell structures: which term fits this description? The cell contents inside the membrane, excluding the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell.
10InquiryA plant grows 2 cm in week one and 3 cm in week two. What is its total growth?
11InquiryWhich instrument is suited to measuring temperature?
12InquiryWhat should happen to an unexpected measurement?

From Grade 5

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

13Matter & forces (Grade 5)Which observation is more specific?
14Inquiry (Grade 5)Why use several plants in each condition?
15Matter & forces (Grade 5)Moving a toy away with your hand is mainly a