South Africa Grade 4 Natural Sciences and Technology Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 4 natural sciences and technology practice tests for South Africa, written to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). 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.
What these tests cover
Course: Intermediate Phase
Skills across all five tests: Life Systems (32) · Matter & Energy (24) · Earth & Space (22) · Structures & Mechanisms (16) · Inquiry & STEM (6)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Rocks broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water and ice is…
A. evaporation B. photosynthesis C. weathering D. meltingShow answer
weathering - A pulley helps people…
A. lift heavy loads more easily B. see far away C. keep food cold D. cut woodShow answer
lift heavy loads more easily - The Moon shines because it…
A. is covered in ice lamps B. makes its own light C. reflects light from the Sun D. is on fireShow answer
reflects light from the Sun - Sound travels as…
A. light rays B. electric current only C. magnets D. vibrationsShow answer
vibrations
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these South Africa Grade 4 Natural Sciences and Technology 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 Africa curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) — Life and living, Matter and materials, Energy and change, Planet Earth and beyond. 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.