Grade 4 NSTech Script November 2022

1 TOM NEWBY SCHOOL TERM 4 FORMAL ASSESSMENT Subject NSTech Examiner Miss M Mpesu Date November 2022 Total marks 30 Grade 4 Time allocation 1 hour Moderator Mrs M Fourie Special instructions/Equipment: 1. Read carefully before answering. 2. Answer all the questions on the paper. 3. Work neatly 4. Good luck! Think before you INK! This assessment has been compiled using notes and information contained in the Tom Newby School resource material. The marking memorandum has been compiled accordingly. While alternative responses will be given due acknowledgement, the official memorandum will be considered a priority document to ensure uniformity of marking. Name: Surname: Class: Section A – Matter and Materials [10] Question 1 (5) Circle the correct answer 30 1.1 What is energy? a) Power b) Food chain c) Ability to do work d) The ability to absorb 1.2 Stored energy is sometimes called? a) Kinetic energy b) Potential energy c) Chemical energy d) Solar energy 1.3 All the following forms of energy are movement energy except___ a) Heat b) Light c) Sound d) Electrical

2 1.4 Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source a) Coal b) Wind c) Sun d) Water 1.5 Energy needed to make an appliance work is called _______ energy a) Output energy b) Input energy c) Transformation d) Transfer Question 2 (5) Answer True or False 2.1 Sounds can cause vibrations _______________ 2.2 Marimbas are wind musical instruments _______________ 2.3 Closing windows can reduce noise pollution _______________ 2.4 Sound cannot move through a solid _____________ 2.5 Hearing aids make sound louder ______________ Section B – Matter and Materials and Planet Earth and Beyond [20] Question 3 (5) Draw and label the food chain that shows a plant, a herbivore and a carnivore.

3 Question 4 (5) Match the statements in Column A with the correct word in Column B. Write the letter of the answer that you have chosen in the answer spaces provided below the table. Column A Column B 4.1 The study of space is called? a. Planet 4.2 Earth is a ….. b. 12 000 000 4.3 Very big areas of land are called c. Astronomy 4.4 Earth is called the …… d. Continents 4.5 A person that travels to the moon is called an… e. Blue planet f. Star g. Astronaut h. Islands 4.1 __________ 4.2 __________ 4.3 __________ 4.4 __________ 4.5 __________ Question 5 (4) Study the image> Name the planets A, B, C and D. Write your answers on the lines provided below. B Earth Jupiter Uranus Total : 30 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY A C Mars Saturn D A _______________ B _______________ C _______________ D _______________

4 Question 6 (6) Read and answer the scientific questions below. 6.1 Why are we not supposed to listen to loud music? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 6.2 Why is it possible for a human to jump higher on the Moon than on Earth? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 6.3 Name one difference between a moon and a sun. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 6.4 Explain why the Sun is important to life on Earth. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 6.5 Explain the difference between the ocean and the sea ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 6.6 What is the solar system? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ TOTAL: 30

5 Grade 4 NS/Tech November TERM 4 FORMAL ASSESSMENT Performance Analysis (For teachers use only) Name: _____________________________ Class: _________ SECTION A SECTION B QUESTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL Possible mark 5 5 5 5 4 6 30 Learner’s mark Moderator’s mark