P3 Science test papers

Primary 3 Science is where students begin exploring topics like Living and Non-Living Things, Plants, Animals, and the Human Body. This page is for parents and students looking for past papers to support revision. The archive contains papers from many Singapore schools, covering the current syllabus [CITE: subject-syllabus]. Use these papers to get familiar with question styles and to identify areas that need more practice. They are a practical resource, not a substitute for school lessons.

WHAT THIS SET HOLDS

Coverage

748papers

22years

15+schools

2004 to 2025range

Papers by year

Assessment rounds present

Schools best represented

USING THESE PAPERS

How to work through P3 Science papers

Start with the most recent paper from your child's school, if available. Work through it in a calm, timed setting to simulate a real assessment. After marking, focus on mistakes: ask your child to explain why they chose the wrong answer and what the correct answer should be. For open-ended questions, discuss the keywords and concepts that the answer requires. A parent should look for patterns—if your child consistently misses questions on a topic like 'Life Cycles', that topic needs extra review. Use earlier years' papers to build confidence on easier questions before tackling harder ones. Do not do more than one paper a week; quality review matters more than quantity. For the current school year, check with the teacher about the format of upcoming assessments, as some schools use weighted assessments [CITE: weighted-assessment].

EVERY PAPER IN THIS SET

P3 Science papers

P3 Science papers, page 4 of 8
Year	School	Assessment	Download	Pages	Type
2019	Nanyang Primary	SA2	4.0 MB	34	Full paper
2019	Pei Chun	SA2	4.6 MB	42	Full paper
2019	Pei Hwa	SA1	1.9 MB	12	Full paper
2019	Pei Hwa	SA2	3.7 MB	33	Full paper
2019	Raffles Girls	SA1	4.0 MB	32	Full paper
2019	Raffles Girls	SA2	4.5 MB	40	Full paper
2019	Red Swastika	CA1	1.1 MB	10	Full paper
2019	Red Swastika	CA2	1.6 MB	9	Full paper
2019	Red Swastika	SA1	2.8 MB	22	Full paper
2019	Red Swastika	SA2	2.7 MB	23	Full paper
2019	River Valley	CA1	1.1 MB	8	Full paper
2019	River Valley	CA2	2.2 MB	14	Full paper
2019	River Valley	SA1	1.6 MB	11	Full paper
2019	River Valley	SA2	3.4 MB	29	Full paper
2019	Rosyth	SA1	3.3 MB	25	Full paper
2019	Rosyth	SA2	3.5 MB	29	Full paper
2019	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA1	2.5 MB	20	Full paper
2019	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA2	3.3 MB	27	Full paper
2019	St Hilda	SA2	3.1 MB	48	Full paper
2019	Tao Nan	SA1	3.4 MB	30	Full paper
2019	Tao Nan	SA2	4.4 MB	43	Full paper
2018	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA1	0.3 MB	14	Full paper
2018	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA2	0.2 MB	12	Full paper
2018	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA1	0.9 MB	36	Full paper
2018	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA2	1.3 MB	40	Full paper
2018	Catholic High (Primary)	SA1	0.8 MB	24	Full paper
2018	Catholic High (Primary)	SA2	0.9 MB	32	Full paper
2018	Henry Park	CA1	0.2 MB	10	Full paper
2018	Henry Park	CA2	0.5 MB	14	Full paper
2018	Henry Park	SA1	0.5 MB	20	Full paper
2018	Henry Park	SA2	0.9 MB	36	Full paper
2018	Maha Bodhi	SA1	0.7 MB	22	Full paper
2018	Maha Bodhi	SA2	1.2 MB	30	Full paper
2018	Maris Stella High	SA1	0.7 MB	22	Full paper
2018	Maris Stella High	SA2	0.8 MB	28	Full paper
2018	Maris Stella High (Primary)	SA1	1.3 MB	22	Full paper
2018	Maris Stella High (Primary)	SA2	1.4 MB	28	Full paper
2018	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA1	0.8 MB	28	Full paper
2018	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA2	1.7 MB	36	Full paper
2018	Nan Hua	SA1	0.9 MB	36	Full paper
2018	Nan Hua	SA2	0.8 MB	30	Full paper
2018	Nanyang Girls	SA2	0.8 MB	28	Full paper
2018	Nanyang Primary	SA1	1.0 MB	30	Full paper
2018	Nanyang Primary	SA2	1.5 MB	28	Full paper
2018	Pei Hwa	CA1	0.3 MB	12	Full paper
2018	Pei Hwa	SA1	0.4 MB	20	Full paper
2018	Raffles Girls	SA1	0.8 MB	32	Full paper
2018	Raffles Girls	SA2	1.0 MB	42	Full paper
2018	Red Swastika	CA1	0.2 MB	12	Full paper
2018	Red Swastika	CA2	0.6 MB	20	Full paper
2018	Red Swastika	SA1	0.5 MB	20	Full paper
2018	Red Swastika	SA2	0.7 MB	28	Full paper
2018	Rosyth	SA2	0.8 MB	30	Full paper
2018	Rulang	SA1	1.2 MB	32	Full paper
2018	Rulang	SA2	1.1 MB	34	Full paper
2018	Tao Nan	SA1	1.1 MB	28	Full paper
2018	Tao Nan	SA2	1.2 MB	40	Full paper
2017	Ai Tong	SA1	2.0 MB	19	Full paper
2017	Ai Tong	SA2	1.6 MB	23	Full paper
2017	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA1	1.2 MB	11	Full paper
2017	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA2	1.0 MB	13	Full paper
2017	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA1	2.6 MB	27	Full paper
2017	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA2	2.3 MB	29	Full paper
2017	Catholic High (Primary)	SA1	2.2 MB	23	Full paper
2017	Catholic High (Primary)	SA2	2.8 MB	37	Full paper
2017	Chij	SA1	1.7 MB	22	Full paper
2017	Chij	SA2	2.1 MB	31	Full paper
2017	CHIJ St Nicholas Girls (Primary)	SA1	2.2 MB	22	Full paper
2017	CHIJ St Nicholas Girls (Primary)	SA2	2.6 MB	31	Full paper
2017	Henry Park	SA1	2.9 MB	36	Full paper
2017	Henry Park	SA2	3.0 MB	32	Full paper
2017	Maris Stella High	SA1	1.7 MB	17	Full paper
2017	Maris Stella High	SA2	2.7 MB	30	Full paper
2017	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA1	2.3 MB	22	Full paper
2017	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA2	3.4 MB	36	Full paper
2017	Nan Hua	SA1	2.7 MB	29	Full paper
2017	Nan Hua	SA2	2.6 MB	27	Full paper
2017	Nanyang Primary	SA1	4.0 MB	32	Full paper
2017	Nanyang Primary	SA2	2.9 MB	35	Full paper
2017	Pei Chun	CA1	1.2 MB	9	Full paper
2017	Pei Chun	SA1	2.2 MB	20	Full paper
2017	Pei Chun	SA2	3.3 MB	33	Full paper
2017	Raffles Girls	SA1	2.5 MB	29	Full paper
2017	Raffles Girls	SA2	4.2 MB	43	Full paper
2017	Red Swastika	SA1	2.2 MB	23	Full paper
2017	Red Swastika	SA2	2.6 MB	28	Full paper
2017	Rosyth	SA1	2.0 MB	21	Full paper
2017	Rosyth	SA2	2.5 MB	29	Full paper
2017	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA1	1.7 MB	18	Full paper
2017	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA2	2.0 MB	20	Full paper
2017	Tao Nan	SA1	2.5 MB	28	Full paper
2017	Tao Nan	SA2	2.5 MB	40	Full paper
2016	Ai Tong	SA1	1.0 MB	24	Full paper
2016	Ai Tong	SA2	1.0 MB	29	Full paper
2016	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA1	1.5 MB	20	Full paper
2016	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA1	1.7 MB	26	Full paper
2016	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA2	2.0 MB	33	Full paper
2016	Chij	SA1	1.9 MB	24	Full paper
2016	Chij	SA2	2.1 MB	32	Full paper
2016	Maris Stella High	SA1	1.6 MB	24	Full paper

COMMON QUESTIONS

P3 Science questions

When should my child start using P3 Science past papers?

Start after the first few topics are taught in school, usually around Term 1 or before the first weighted assessment. Using papers too early can confuse a child who has not yet covered the syllabus [CITE: subject-syllabus].

How many past papers should my child do before an exam?

One or two papers per topic area is enough. Doing too many can lead to burnout. Focus on understanding mistakes rather than completing many papers.

Are the past papers still relevant if the syllabus has changed?

Most topics like plants and animals remain similar, but check with the school for any syllabus updates [CITE: subject-syllabus]. Older papers may include topics no longer taught, so skip those questions.

Should I mark the papers myself or let the school do it?

Mark them at home to give immediate feedback. Use the answer keys provided. This helps you track progress and address weak areas before the next school assessment.