Reception Science: States of Matter – End of Block Assessment
Use this Reception science States of Matter assessment to check understanding after completing the full unit. This simple, discussion-friendly quiz helps you assess key knowledge and enquiry skills from our Reception States of Matter science unit.
Children answer six visual questions covering vocabulary, materials, changes of state, observation, and early scientific thinking. It’s perfect for talk-based assessment, small groups, or independent recording.
What’s included in this EYFS science quiz?
- End-of-unit Reception science quiz PowerPoint with 6 picture-based questions
- Pupil answer sheet with clear visuals and tick boxes
- Answer slides for easy review and feedback
- Assessment focus: observation, comparison, enquiry and vocabulary use
Topics covered
- Comparing solids and liquids
- Asking questions about materials and changes
- Reading simple thermometers
- Using vocabulary: hot, cold, melt, solid, liquid, float
Ways to use this Reception science assessment
- Whole-class quiz with discussion and teacher modelling
- Small group or independent assessment task
- Flexible format to revisit learning or check progress
This EYFS science quiz is part of our Reception science scheme of work and supports assessment for learning in a low-pressure, child-friendly format.
