P4 Science test papers

Primary 4 Science marks a shift from observation-based learning to structured scientific inquiry. This page is for parents and students looking for past-year papers to support revision. Assessments at this level typically test understanding of systems, cycles, and basic energy concepts, under the MOE Primary Science syllabus [CITE: subject-syllabus]. Unlike lower primary, P4 exams often require written explanations and the ability to apply concepts to new scenarios [CITE: weighted-assessment]. The archive here spans many years and covers the main assessment rounds in a school year, including term reviews and weighted assessments. These papers can help your child practise question formats and timing, though you should check with your school for the current assessment structure.

WHAT THIS SET HOLDS

Coverage

710papers

21years

15+schools

2004 to 2025range

Papers by year

Assessment rounds present

Schools best represented

USING THESE PAPERS

How to work through P4 Science papers

To use P4 Science past papers effectively, start with the most recent Term 1 or WA1 paper from your child's school, or any school with a similar pace. Work through it as a timed practice (about 50-60 minutes) to mimic exam conditions. Afterward, sit with your child and mark together. For each mistake, ask: 'Was this a concept gap or a careless error?' If it's a concept gap, return to the textbook or guide for that topic—do not just redo the question. For careless errors, note the pattern (e.g., misreading diagrams) and remind your child before the next attempt. When your child gets a question right, discuss why the answer is correct—this strengthens reasoning. After one full paper, move to a different school's paper on the same topics to check transfer of learning. Parents should look for consistent weaknesses across multiple papers, not just one-off mistakes. Avoid doing more than one paper per week; focus on depth, not volume. Use open-ended questions to practice phrasing answers clearly.

EVERY PAPER IN THIS SET

P4 Science papers

P4 Science papers, page 5 of 8
Year	School	Assessment	Download	Pages	Type
2017	River Valley	CA1	1.3 MB	21	Full paper
2017	River Valley	CA2	1.4 MB	22	Full paper
2017	River Valley	SA1	0.7 MB	10	Full paper
2017	River Valley	SA2	2.5 MB	36	Full paper
2017	Rosyth	CA1	2.1 MB	15	Full paper
2017	Rosyth	SA1	3.6 MB	42	Full paper
2017	Rosyth	SA2	3.2 MB	44	Full paper
2017	Rulang	SA1	3.8 MB	38	Full paper
2017	Rulang	SA2	3.5 MB	36	Full paper
2017	Tao Nan	SA1	3.5 MB	40	Full paper
2017	Tao Nan	SA2	3.0 MB	32	Full paper
2016	Ai Tong	CA1	1.7 MB	22	Full paper
2016	Ai Tong	SA1	3.1 MB	46	Full paper
2016	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA1	1.4 MB	20	Full paper
2016	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA1	2.4 MB	34	Full paper
2016	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA2	5.0 MB	72	Full paper
2016	Chij	SA1	2.7 MB	36	Full paper
2016	Chij	SA2	3.0 MB	42	Full paper
2016	Maris Stella High	SA1	1.0 MB	31	Full paper
2016	Maris Stella High	SA2	1.2 MB	32	Full paper
2016	Maris Stella High (Primary)	SA1	1.9 MB	31	Full paper
2016	Maris Stella High (Primary)	SA2	2.3 MB	32	Full paper
2016	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA1	2.2 MB	34	Full paper
2016	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA2	2.4 MB	34	Full paper
2016	Nanyang Primary	SA1	2.8 MB	36	Full paper
2016	Nanyang Primary	SA2	2.3 MB	39	Full paper
2016	Pei Hwa	CA1	0.8 MB	11	Full paper
2016	Pei Hwa	SA1	2.1 MB	32	Full paper
2016	Pei Hwa	SA2	2.2 MB	35	Full paper
2016	Red Swastika	CA1	0.8 MB	12	Full paper
2016	Red Swastika	SA1	2.1 MB	30	Full paper
2016	Red Swastika	SA2	2.5 MB	39	Full paper
2016	Rosyth	CA1	0.9 MB	15	Full paper
2016	Rosyth	SA1	2.5 MB	35	Full paper
2016	Rosyth	SA2	2.7 MB	34	Full paper
2016	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA1	1.8 MB	26	Full paper
2016	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA2	2.7 MB	39	Full paper
2016	Tao Nan	SA1	2.5 MB	36	Full paper
2016	Tao Nan	SA2	2.1 MB	36	Full paper
2016	Temasek Primary	SA1	2.5 MB	42	Full paper
2016	Temasek Primary	SA2	2.8 MB	49	Full paper
2015	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA1	0.3 MB	17	Full paper
2015	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	CA2	0.3 MB	16	Full paper
2015	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA1	1.0 MB	71	Full paper
2015	Chij	SA1	0.7 MB	35	Full paper
2015	Chij	SA2	0.7 MB	44	Full paper
2015	Henry Park	SA1	0.5 MB	36	Full paper
2015	Henry Park	SA2	0.5 MB	32	Full paper
2015	Maha Bodhi	SA1	0.4 MB	26	Full paper
2015	Maha Bodhi	SA2	0.4 MB	30	Full paper
2015	Maris Stella High	SA1	0.5 MB	35	Full paper
2015	Maris Stella High	SA2	0.5 MB	34	Full paper
2015	Methodist Girls (Primary)	CA1	0.3 MB	19	Full paper
2015	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA1	0.5 MB	38	Full paper
2015	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA2	0.5 MB	36	Full paper
2015	Nan Hua	CA2	1.4 MB	98	Full paper
2015	Nan Hua	SA1	0.6 MB	38	Full paper
2015	Nan Hua	SA2	0.5 MB	36	Full paper
2015	Nanyang Primary	SA1	0.5 MB	36	Full paper
2015	Nanyang Primary	SA2	0.5 MB	37	Full paper
2015	Pei Hwa	SA1	0.6 MB	33	Full paper
2015	Pei Hwa	SA2	0.5 MB	34	Full paper
2015	Raffles Girls	SA1	0.7 MB	48	Full paper
2015	Raffles Girls	SA2	0.5 MB	40	Full paper
2015	Red Swastika	SA1	0.6 MB	38	Full paper
2015	Red Swastika	SA2	0.6 MB	42	Full paper
2015	Rosyth	CA1	0.2 MB	14	Full paper
2015	Rosyth	SA1	0.6 MB	33	Full paper
2015	Rosyth	SA2	0.6 MB	38	Full paper
2015	Rulang	SA1	0.6 MB	36	Full paper
2015	Rulang	SA2	0.5 MB	35	Full paper
2015	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA1	0.4 MB	27	Full paper
2015	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA2	0.4 MB	26	Full paper
2015	Tao Nan	SA1	0.6 MB	36	Full paper
2015	Tao Nan	SA2	0.4 MB	31	Full paper
2014	Ai Tong	SA1	1.0 MB	36	Full paper
2014	Ai Tong	SA2	0.8 MB	40	Full paper
2014	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA1	2.5 MB	36	Full paper
2014	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	SA2	0.6 MB	38	Full paper
2014	Catholic High (Primary)	SA1	0.4 MB	26	Full paper
2014	Catholic High (Primary)	SA2	0.6 MB	40	Full paper
2014	Chij	SA1	1.9 MB	38	Full paper
2014	Chij	SA2	1.2 MB	42	Full paper
2014	Henry Park	SA1	1.5 MB	30	Full paper
2014	Henry Park	SA2	0.5 MB	36	Full paper
2014	Methodist Girls (Primary)	CA1	0.4 MB	26	Full paper
2014	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA1	0.6 MB	40	Full paper
2014	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA2	1.8 MB	36	Full paper
2014	Nan Hua	CA2	1.0 MB	30	Full paper
2014	Nan Hua	SA1	0.9 MB	40	Full paper
2014	Nan Hua	SA2	1.1 MB	38	Full paper
2014	Nanyang Primary	SA1	1.2 MB	36	Full paper
2014	Nanyang Primary	SA2	1.1 MB	34	Full paper
2014	Raffles Girls	SA1	1.5 MB	44	Full paper
2014	Raffles Girls	SA2	0.7 MB	42	Full paper
2014	Rosyth	CA1	0.3 MB	18	Full paper
2014	Rosyth	CA2	0.2 MB	14	Full paper
2014	Rosyth	SA1	0.6 MB	44	Full paper
2014	Rosyth	SA2	0.7 MB	36	Full paper
2014	Singapore Chinese Girls	SA1	1.1 MB	22	Full paper

COMMON QUESTIONS

P4 Science questions

Should my child revise all P4 Science topics before SA2?

Yes, P4 SA2 typically covers the whole year's syllabus, including topics from Terms 1–3. Use the school's topic list or textbook chapter headings. Past-year SA2 papers from different schools can show you which concepts are most tested [CITE: subject-syllabus]. Break revision into weekly blocks by theme (e.g., Life Cycles, Matter) and do one practice paper per fortnight.

How do I know which papers match the current MOE syllabus?

The MOE Primary Science syllabus was last revised for P4 in 2023. Papers from 2023 onwards are most aligned with the current content. Older papers (e.g., from 2015) may include outdated topics or question styles. Use a 2023 or 2024 paper as your primary reference, and treat older papers as supplementary practice for process skills [CITE: subject-syllabus].

My child keeps scoring low on open-ended questions. What should we do?

Open-ended questions test reasoning and vocabulary. After your child writes an answer, compare it with the model answer in the paper. Identify missing keywords (e.g., 'evaporation', 'condensation') and incomplete explanations. Practise using the 'CER' framework: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning. Do three to five open-ended questions per session, focusing on structure before speed.

Are there Weighted Assessments for P4 Science now?

Yes, many schools use Weighted Assessments (WA) instead of full exams for some terms. These are shorter tests that count toward the final grade. Check your school's assessment plan for P4. Past WA papers in this archive can help your child get used to the format and timing, but confirm the current WA schedule with your school [CITE: weighted-assessment].