Year 8 Science

Assessment details

The assessment consists of 70 multiple choice questions. Each question is worth 1 mark. The assessment covers biology, chemistry, physics and working scientifically.

Working scientifically: 10 marks
Biology: 20 marks
Chemistry: 20 marks
Physics: 20 marks

Topics covered

Biology

Organ systems

Breathing system
Gas exchange
Disease and lifestyle
Human digestive system
Diet

There may also be questions from year 7 biology topics

Chemistry

Reactions

Representing reactions
Conservation of mass
Thermal decomposition, oxidation and combustion reactions
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Catalysts

There may also be questions from year 7 chemistry topics

Physics

Forces

Balanced & unbalanced forces
Friction
Turning effects
Energy stores and pathways
Work done

There may also be questions from year 7 physics topics

Working scientifically

Equipment
Variables
Units
Graphs

Revision guidance

Pupils should revise the topics in the lists above.

We recommend BBC Bitesize as a revision resource (see the links below). This includes summary information, videos and practice questions.

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

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