Assessment | Year 5 | Block 2: Forces

Year 5  Forces Assessment

Check pupil understanding of the Year 5 Forces topic with this fully resourced assessment, part of our Scintillating Science programme. This end-of-unit assessment covers key concepts including gravity, air resistance, water resistance, friction, and simple machines (levers, pulleys and gears).

Aligned with the National Curriculum, this assessment provides a range of question styles including open-ended explanations, matching activities, investigation planning and real-life problem-solving tasks. Designed to assess both scientific knowledge and working scientifically skills.

What’s included?

• Full assessment with a mix of short and longer response questions
• Answer and marking guidance
• Coverage of scientific enquiry skills, fair testing and use of scientific vocabulary
• Links to the specific National Curriculum objectives covered

This assessment helps teachers identify pupil strengths, gaps in knowledge and areas for further consolidation, while giving children the chance to apply their learning to real-world contexts.

Explore our year 5 forces resources.