Science test with answers for middle school
Ten questions across the core of a middle-school science course: photosynthesis, the human body, cells, states of matter, forces, chemical formulae, the Solar System — and one written answer explaining the phases of the Moon. Nine questions mark themselves; the written answer is yours.
The quiz beside this text is live. Fill it in and submit it — it validates exactly as it would for a real respondent, and saves nothing.
An essay question with teacher marking
The Moon-phases question is worth 6 of the 25 points and is marked by you, with a comment the student sees on release.
Item analysis after the test
The results page shows how many got each question right and the most common wrong answer — useful for spotting a misconception, such as everyone picking “Venus” as the closest planet.
No card required.
Science Test
Live previewHow to use this template
4 steps in the editor. Nothing here needs a paid plan.
- Press “Use this template” and adjust the questions to the unit you have taught.
- It opens in the exam editor with the time limit, shuffling, pass mark and grades already set. Change any of them under “Exam settings” before you share the link.
- Share the link. Each student has 40 minutes and a shuffled paper, and the test submits itself when time is up.
- Mark the written answers on the Grade screen, then press Release. Students see their grade and your comments on their own results link.
Questions in this quiz
11 questions, using 4 of the 24 question types available.
| Question | Question type | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Your name | Short text | Yes |
| Which gas do plants take in for photosynthesis? | Radio buttons | Yes |
| Which planet is closest to the Sun? | Radio buttons | Yes |
| At what temperature does water boil at sea level? | Radio buttons | Yes |
| True or false: sound can travel through a vacuum. | Radio buttons | Yes |
| Which organ pumps blood around the body? | Short text | Yes |
| Which of these are states of matter? Tick all that apply. | Checkboxes | Yes |
| Which force pulls objects towards the Earth? | Radio buttons | Yes |
| What is the chemical formula for water? | Radio buttons | Yes |
| Which part of an animal cell contains most of its DNA? | Radio buttons | Yes |
| Explain why the Moon appears to change shape over a month. | Long text | Yes |
All ten questions and answers
1. Which gas do plants take in for photosynthesis? — Carbon dioxide.
2. Which planet is closest to the Sun? — Mercury.
3. At what temperature does water boil at sea level? — 100 °C.
4. True or false: sound can travel through a vacuum. — False.
5. Which organ pumps blood around the body? — The heart.
6. Which of these are states of matter? — Solid, liquid and gas.
7. Which force pulls objects towards the Earth? — Gravity.
8. What is the chemical formula for water? — H2O.
9. Which part of an animal cell contains most of its DNA? — The nucleus.
10. Explain why the Moon appears to change shape over a month. — Marked by the teacher.
What goes wrong with this quiz
Specific to this template, not general advice about quizzes.
One-word typed answers
Typed answers accept the listed spellings only. “Heart” and “the heart” are both accepted here; add any others your class might use, such as a misspelling you are willing to allow.
Releasing before marking
If you release scores before marking the essay, students see a total that will change. Mark first; the Grade screen shows how many are still waiting.
Questions about this quiz
Can I mark the written answer?
Yes. The essay waits on the Grade screen, which lists the attempts still to mark first. Give marks and a comment; the total, percentage and grade update, and the student sees your comment when you release scores.
Can I give it to my class through Google Classroom?
Use the Share menu to post the link to Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams, or send it by email. Students open it in any browser without an account. Grades are not synced back automatically — export the gradebook CSV.
What does the written question expect?
A full answer explains that the Sun always lights half of the Moon, and that as the Moon orbits Earth over about a month we see different amounts of that lit half. The template gives it 6 points — adjust to your mark scheme.
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