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Grade 6 · Social studies

Grade 6 Social studies diagnostic

15 questions on economics basics, government & citizenship, messages & sources and community, 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 3 of 5

Skip a question if you do not know the answer. It is better than guessing, because it shows what to practise.

1CommunityCommunity and civic reasoning: which term fits this description? A person who contributes time or work without expecting payment for that work.
2CommunityA playground proposal ignores children who use mobility aids. Which criterion is missing?
3CommunityWhich question is most useful before choosing a class activity?
4Economics basicsJonah has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) going to a movie, 2) going to a museum, 3) working a shift at the bakery. Jonah chooses going to a movie. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?
5Economics basicsWhich one is a good (a thing you can touch): a haircut or a backpack?
6Economics basicsPriya has one free Saturday afternoon and ranks the options: 1) going to a museum, 2) playing soccer with friends, 3) volunteering at an animal shelter. Priya chooses going to a museum. What is the opportunity cost of this choice?
7Government & citizenshipIn a class election, Ben got 40 votes, Chen got 19 votes and Dara got 26 votes. Did the winner, Ben, get a majority (more than half of all 85 votes)?
8Government & citizenshipWhat is the capital city of Ontario, where its legislature meets?
9Government & citizenshipIn Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for national defence and the armed forces?
10Messages & sourcesWhich statement is a fact that could be checked? • Our town has the friendliest people. • Earth travels around the Sun.
11Messages & sourcesWhich persuasion technique does this advertisement mainly use? “Join the millions of families who have switched to Brand X.”
12Messages & sourcesIs this statement a fact or an opinion? “Ottawa is the capital of Canada.”

From Grade 5

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

13Community (Grade 5)Which is an example of infrastructure?
14Economics basics (Grade 5)Which one is a need: water to drink or a set of stickers?
15Community (Grade 5)Which place commonly provides books and reading resources for public use?