PagineCalifornia Grade 8 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 8 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: Matter & Energy (43) · Life Systems (26) · Earth & Space (16) · Structures & Mechanisms (10) · Inquiry & STEM (4)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- What are the particles in a solid doing?
A. vibrating in fixed positions B. flowing past each other C. not moving at all D. moving freely and far apartShow answer
vibrating in fixed positions - An object floats in water if its density is…
A. less than the density of water B. greater than water C. unrelated to water D. exactly 10 g/cm³Show answer
less than the density of water - The basic unit of life is the…
A. atom B. cell C. organ D. tissueShow answer
cell - Heat transferred through a metal spoon in hot soup is…
A. convection B. evaporation C. conduction D. radiationShow answer
conduction
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these California Grade 8 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.