Reception Science: States of Matter End of Unit Quiz

Assess children’s understanding of materials and changes with this Reception states of matter end of unit quiz. Designed to accompany our Reception States of Matter science unit, this child-friendly assessment helps teachers check key knowledge, vocabulary and scientific enquiry skills through engaging visual questions.

Using discussion, observation and simple reasoning, children demonstrate what they have learned about solids, liquids, temperature and changes in materials. The quiz format provides an accessible way to review learning while encouraging children to explain their thinking and scientific observations.

What is included in this Reception science assessment?

• End of unit quiz PowerPoint featuring six picture-based questions
• Pupil answer sheet with visual prompts and simple response options
• Answer slides for quick marking and class discussion
• Assessment opportunities linked to vocabulary, observation and comparison skills

Assessment focus

• Identifying and comparing solids and liquids
• Recognising changes in materials, including melting
• Using scientific vocabulary such as solid, liquid, melt, hot and cold
• Making observations and comparisons
• Discussing scientific ideas and answering simple scientific questions
• Applying learning from across the states of matter unit

Supporting assessment in EYFS science

This Reception science quiz provides a low-pressure way to assess understanding at the end of a science topic. The visual format supports discussion and allows children to demonstrate their knowledge through speaking, pointing, selecting answers and explaining their ideas.

Suitable for whole-class teaching, small group assessment or individual review, the quiz helps teachers identify strengths, address misconceptions and celebrate children’s scientific learning.

This resource forms part of the EYFS Science Scheme.