The tests are for assessment of students in Years 4-6. They can only be used online, and take about an hour to run.
They complement Science: Thinking with Evidence (Years 7-10), but are scored on a separate scale.
The tests include:
- a range of interactive question types made possible by the on-line testing environment
- a wide variety of contexts that we hope students will find interesting, engaging, and relevant.
You can view sample questions for the three tests by clicking on the links : Test JS1 (Year 4), Test JS2 (Year 5), Test JS3 (Year 6). You will need to subscribe to NZCER Marking to preview the complete test.
In this section you will find:
- information about the purpose of this test
- more about the features of the test
- guidance on choosing the right test for your students
- directions on how to access and use the test