PagineNova Scotia Grade 4 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 4 science in Nova Scotia, written to the Nova Scotia curriculum. 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
Choose a practice test
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Nova Scotia curriculum strands:
Skills across all five tests: Life Systems (29) · Earth & Space (25) · Matter & Energy (24) · Structures & Mechanisms (16) · Inquiry & STEM (6)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with some calculation questions from Grade 7 up.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- A high-pitched sound comes from…
A. slow vibrations B. no vibrations C. fast vibrations D. loud coloursShow answer
fast vibrations - In an experiment, the thing you change on purpose is the…
A. control B. conclusion C. independent variable D. dependent variableShow answer
independent variable - Why do many birds migrate south in the fall?
A. to lay eggs in snow B. to hibernate C. to change colour D. to find food and warmer weatherShow answer
to find food and warmer weather - A habitat is…
A. an animal’s colour B. a type of food C. the place where a plant or animal lives and gets what it needs D. a kind of weatherShow answer
the place where a plant or animal lives and gets what it needs
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these Nova Scotia Grade 4 Science practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with some calculation questions from Grade 7 up. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the Nova Scotia curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Nova Scotia curriculum — the strands are Life science, Physical science, Earth and space science, STSE (science, technology, society and environment). 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, so you can use it in class or at the kitchen table.
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 ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.