PagineCalifornia Grade 4 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 4 science practice tests for California, written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework. 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 (33) · Matter & Energy (25) · Earth & Space (21) · Structures & Mechanisms (15) · 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
- Earth takes about how long to orbit the Sun?
A. one year B. one day C. one month D. one weekShow answer
one year - A pulley helps people…
A. keep food cold B. cut wood C. see far away D. lift heavy loads more easilyShow answer
lift heavy loads more easily - Which animal is an omnivore?
A. a lynx B. a grasshopper C. a deer D. a black bearShow answer
a black bear - The Moon shines because it…
A. reflects light from the Sun B. is on fire C. is covered in ice lamps D. makes its own lightShow answer
reflects light from the Sun
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these California 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 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 California curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework — Physical science, Life science, Earth & space science, Engineering & science practices. 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.