PagineSouth Australia Year 6 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Year 6 science practice tests for South Australia, written to the Australian Curriculum v9 (South Australia). 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: Life Systems (35) · Matter & Energy (29) · Earth & Space (15) · Structures & Mechanisms (14) · Inquiry & STEM (7)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- A solar eclipse happens when…
A. the Sun moves behind Earth B. clouds cover the Sun C. the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun D. Earth passes between the Sun and MoonShow answer
the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun - Biodiversity means…
A. the number of rocks B. the variety of living things in an area C. a single species D. the amount of rainShow answer
the variety of living things in an area - Which organ filters waste from the blood?
A. stomach B. lungs C. kidneys D. heartShow answer
kidneys - Which structure shape is very strong for its weight, used in domes and helmets?
A. a flat sheet B. an arch or dome C. a loose pile D. a thin poleShow answer
an arch or dome
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these South Australia Year 6 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 South Australia curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Australian Curriculum v9 (South Australia) — 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.