PagineNew South Wales Year 8 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Year 8 science practice tests for New South Wales, written to the NSW syllabuses (NESA). Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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What these tests cover
Skills across all five tests: Matter & Energy (42) · Life Systems (27) · Earth & Space (16) · Structures & Mechanisms (10) · Inquiry & STEM (4)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Chloroplasts are where…
A. proteins are stored B. waste is removed C. photosynthesis takes place D. cells divideShow answer
photosynthesis takes place - A pure substance contains…
A. only one kind of particle B. only liquids C. two or more substances mixed D. only gasesShow answer
only one kind of particle - Human activities such as building dams can…
A. create new planets B. stop the water cycle C. change ecosystems and habitats D. have no effect on riversShow answer
change ecosystems and habitats - Ecological succession is…
A. the gradual change of an ecosystem over time B. how cells divide C. a weather pattern D. a type of predatorShow answer
the gradual change of an ecosystem over time
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Also useful: printable worksheets · free books · New South Wales curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these New South Wales Year 8 Science practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the New South Wales curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the NSW syllabuses (NESA) — Biological sciences, Chemical sciences, Earth and space sciences, Physical sciences. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.