Grade 4 Science Mini Assessment

What is the first step scientists usually take when trying to solve a problem?

• Write down the answer

• Ask a question

• Make a graph

• Share results

Which tool would you use to measure the length of a pencil?

• Balance

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Magnet

Scientists collect information during experiments. This information is called:

• Opinion

• Data

• Guess

• Result

If two students do the same experiment but get different results, what should they do?

• Ignore the results

• Share and compare their work

• Say one is wrong

• Start over with no discussion

Circle the senses you can use to make observations:

• Hearing

• Taste

• Imagination

• Sight

True or False: Scientists always find the correct answer the first time.

• True

• False

Scientists often make predictions about what will happen in an investigation. A prediction is called a:

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Conclusion

• Measurement

Which tool would be used to investigate the internal organs of a flower

• Microscope

• Stethoscope

• Flat mirror

• Hand lens

What changes is this chart used to track?

• Changes in Height

• Changes in Color

• Changes in Weight

• Changes in Distance Traveled

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A student heats up a pot of water on the stove. Which of the following is an accurate description of what occurs?

• The pan heats up which makes the liquid heat up and turn into gas.

• The pan heats up which makes the solid heat up and turn into a gas.

• The pan heats up which makes the liquid heat up and turn into a solid.

• The pan heats up which makes the solid heat up and turn into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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