PagineNova Scotia Grade 5 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 5 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
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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 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 (31) · Matter & Energy (29) · Earth & Space (21) · Structures & Mechanisms (12) · Inquiry & STEM (7)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with some calculation questions from Grade 7 up.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Why do scientists use a control group?
A. to compare results against a group that is not changed B. to make the experiment longer C. to avoid measuring D. to guess the answerShow answer
to compare results against a group that is not changed - Which energy source is non-renewable?
A. wind B. solar C. natural gas D. hydroelectricShow answer
natural gas - Which organ pumps blood through the body?
A. the heart B. the brain C. the lungs D. the stomachShow answer
the heart - Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A. Jupiter B. Mars C. Venus D. NeptuneShow answer
Mars
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these Nova Scotia Grade 5 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.