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TuitionGoWhere Primary 3 Science
Weighted Assessment 3 (2026) - Version 2
Name: _________________________________ Class: _______ Date: ___________
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 50
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (15 marks)
Choose the correct answer and write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the brackets provided. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
(A) They need food
(B) They can grow
(C) They can rust
(D) They can reproduce
( )
2. Which material comes from animals?
(A) Cotton
(B) Wool
(C) Wood
(D) Rubber
( )
3. A frog begins its life as a/an:
(A) Tadpole
(B) Egg
(C) Baby frog
(D) Pupa
( )
4. Which part of a plant holds it firmly in the soil?
(A) Stem
(B) Leaf
(C) Root
(D) Flower
( )
5. What sense do we use when we feel something hot?
(A) Sight
(B) Touch
(C) Smell
(D) Hearing
( )
6. Which of these animals goes through 3 stages in its life cycle?
(A) Butterfly
(B) Frog
(C) Chicken
(D) Mosquito
( )
7. Plants need sunlight to:
(A) Absorb water
(B) Make food
(C) Grow flowers
(D) Spread seeds
( )
8. Which of the following is a natural material?
(A) Nylon
(B) Plastic
(C) Glass
(D) Rubber
( )
9. The young of a frog is called a:
(A) Chick
(B) Tadpole
(C) Caterpillar
(D) Pupa
( )
10. Which sense organ helps us to see things?
(A) Ears
(B) Nose
(C) Eyes
(D) Tongue
( )
11. What is the function of a flower?
(A) To absorb water
(B) To make food
(C) To transport water
(D) To make seeds
( )
12. Which of these is a living thing?
(A) Cloud
(B) Fire
(C) Grass
(D) Wind
( )
13. A caterpillar is the young of a:
(A) Mosquito
(B) Cockroach
(C) Butterfly
(D) Grasshopper
( )
14. Which body part do we use to smell a flower?
(A) Eyes
(B) Ears
(C) Nose
(D) Tongue
( )
15. Water travels from the roots to the leaves through the:
(A) Flower
(B) Stem
(C) Seed
(D) Fruit
( )
Section B: Short Answer Questions (20 marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
16. Sort the following items into natural and man-made materials. (4 marks)
Items: Plastic bottle, Wooden table, Cotton shirt, Metal can
| Natural Materials | Man-made Materials |
|---|---|
17. Match the sense organ to its function. Draw lines to connect them. (5 marks)
| Sense Organ | Function |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Detect taste |
| Ears | Detect smell |
| Nose | Detect light |
| Tongue | Detect sound |
| Skin | Detect temperature |
18. Complete the life cycle of a chicken by filling in the missing stages. (4 marks)
_____________ → _____________ → Adult Chicken
↑ |
|____________________________________|
(lays eggs)
19. State whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. (4 marks)
(a) All living things can move from place to place. ______________
(b) Plants are living things. ______________
(c) A tadpole breathes using lungs. ______________
(d) Roots help to make food for the plant. ______________
20. Name the parts of a plant that perform these functions. (3 marks)
(a) Makes food for the plant: ______________
(b) Takes in water from the soil: ______________
(c) Supports the plant and transports water: ______________
Section C: Word Problems / Structured Questions (15 marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
21. Sarah observed a pond near her house. She saw some tadpoles swimming in the water. (5 marks)
(a) What animal will the tadpoles grow into? (1 mark)
(b) Name two differences between a tadpole and an adult frog. (2 marks)
Difference 1: _________________________________________________
Difference 2: _________________________________________________
(c) Why do tadpoles live in water? (2 marks)
22. Tom wants to grow a bean plant. He puts a seed in a pot with soil. (5 marks)
(a) Name three things Tom needs to give the seed for it to germinate. (3 marks)
(b) After the plant grows, which part will help it stand upright? (1 mark)
(c) Why are leaves important for the plant? (1 mark)
23. Look at the list of items below. (5 marks)
Items: Toy car, Hamster, Robot, Sunflower, Chair
(a) Which items are living things? (2 marks)
(b) Give one reason why a robot is not a living thing even though it can move. (2 marks)
(c) What do the living things in the list need to survive? Name one thing. (1 mark)
End of Paper
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Primary 3 Science
Weighted Assessment 3 (2026) - Version 2 Answer Key
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 50
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (15 marks)
| Question | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (C) | Rusting is not a characteristic of living things. Living things need food, grow, and reproduce. |
| 2 | (B) | Wool comes from sheep (animals). Cotton comes from plants, wood from trees, rubber from rubber trees. |
| 3 | (B) | A frog begins its life as an egg, then hatches into a tadpole. |
| 4 | (C) | Roots anchor the plant firmly in the soil. |
| 5 | (B) | Touch (through our skin) helps us feel temperature (hot/cold). |
| 6 | (C) | Chicken has 3 stages: Egg → Chick → Adult chicken. Butterfly has 4, Frog has 3-4, Mosquito has 4. |
| 7 | (B) | Plants need sunlight to make food through photosynthesis. |
| 8 | (D) | Rubber is a natural material from rubber trees. Nylon, plastic, and glass are man-made. |
| 9 | (B) | Tadpole is the young of a frog. |
| 10 | (C) | Eyes are the sense organs for sight. |
| 11 | (D) | Flowers make seeds for reproduction. |
| 12 | (C) | Grass is a living thing (plant). Cloud, fire, and wind are not living. |
| 13 | (C) | A caterpillar is the young (larva) of a butterfly. |
| 14 | (C) | We use our nose to smell. |
| 15 | (B) | The stem transports water from roots to leaves. |
Section B: Short Answer Questions (20 marks)
16. Sorting natural and man-made materials (4 marks)
| Natural Materials | Man-made Materials |
|---|---|
| Wooden table | Plastic bottle |
| Cotton shirt | Metal can |
Award 1 mark for each correctly placed item.
17. Matching sense organs to functions (5 marks)
| Sense Organ | Function |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Detect light |
| Ears | Detect sound |
| Nose | Detect smell |
| Tongue | Detect taste |
| Skin | Detect temperature |
Award 1 mark for each correct match.
18. Chicken life cycle (4 marks)
**Egg** → **Chick** → Adult Chicken
↑ |
|___________________________|
(lays eggs)
Award 2 marks for "Egg" and 2 marks for "Chick".
19. True or False statements (4 marks)
(a) All living things can move from place to place. FALSE (Plants are living things but cannot move from place to place)
(b) Plants are living things. TRUE
(c) A tadpole breathes using lungs. FALSE (Tadpoles breathe using gills)
(d) Roots help to make food for the plant. FALSE (Leaves make food for the plant)
Award 1 mark for each correct answer.
20. Plant parts and functions (3 marks)
(a) Makes food for the plant: Leaf / Leaves
(b) Takes in water from the soil: Root / Roots
(c) Supports the plant and transports water: Stem
Award 1 mark for each correct answer.
Section C: Word Problems / Structured Questions (15 marks)
21. Tadpole questions (5 marks)
(a) What animal will the tadpoles grow into? (1 mark)
Frog
(b) Two differences between a tadpole and an adult frog (2 marks)
Accept any two of:
- Tadpole has a tail; adult frog has no tail
- Tadpole has gills; adult frog has lungs
- Tadpole lives only in water; adult frog can live on land and water
- Tadpole has no legs; adult frog has four legs
Award 1 mark for each correct difference.
(c) Why do tadpoles live in water? (2 marks)
Tadpoles live in water because they breathe through gills (1 mark) and gills can only work in water. (1 mark)
OR
Tadpoles need to live in water because they cannot breathe air with lungs yet.
22. Bean plant questions (5 marks)
(a) Three things for seed germination (3 marks)
- Water
- Air
- Warmth / Suitable temperature
Award 1 mark for each correct answer.
(b) Which part helps plant stand upright? (1 mark)
Stem
(c) Why are leaves important? (1 mark)
Leaves make food for the plant. OR Leaves carry out photosynthesis.
23. Living and non-living things (5 marks)
(a) Which items are living things? (2 marks)
Hamster and Sunflower
Award 1 mark for each correct answer.
(b) Why is a robot not a living thing even though it can move? (2 marks)
A robot is not a living thing because:
- It cannot grow (1 mark)
- It cannot reproduce / It does not need food / It is not made of cells (1 mark)
Accept any two valid reasons.
(c) What do living things need to survive? (1 mark)
Accept any one of: Air, Water, Food
Marking Summary
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Section A: MCQ | 15 |
| Section B: Short Answer | 20 |
| Section C: Structured Questions | 15 |
| Total | 50 |
End of Answer Key