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Nova Scotia Assessment — Grade 8 Reading, Writing and Mathematics: Format Guide & Practice Tests

Reading, writing and mathematics. May–June (2026: May 19–June 2), online since 2025–26.

At a glance

GradesGrade 8
SubjectsReading, writing and mathematics
WhenMay–June (2026: May 19–June 2), online since 2025–26
Format
  • Online on school devices.
  • Reading, writing and mathematics components.
Does it count?Reported to families.
Official informationplans.ednet.ns.ca

Practice tests in this format

🔢 Mathematics

Practice Test 125 questions · Patterns & Relations · Number · Shape & Space
Practice Test 225 questions · Patterns & Relations · Number · Statistics & Probability
Practice Test 325 questions · Patterns & Relations · Number · Number (Money)
Practice Test 425 questions · Patterns & Relations · Statistics & Probability · Shape & Space
Practice Test 525 questions · Patterns & Relations · Statistics & Probability · Number (Money)

📖 Reading & writing

Practice Test 122 questions · Vocabulary · Key details · Usage
Practice Test 222 questions · Grammar · Inference · Vocabulary
Practice Test 322 questions · Vocabulary · Key details · Compare and contrast
Practice Test 422 questions · Vocabulary · Key details · Grammar
Practice Test 522 questions · Vocabulary · Key details · Theme

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Nova Scotia Assessment — Grade 8 Reading, Writing and Mathematics?

Reading, writing and mathematics, may–june (2026: may 19–june 2), online since 2025–26. Reported to families.

What is the format?

Online on school devices. Reading, writing and mathematics components.

How should my child prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the 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. Official sample materials are linked on this page.

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