Grade 4 Placement Test

Next, let's get go over some instructions so you know what to do!

This assessment consists of three parts: (1) vocabulary, (2) reading, and (3) writing. You will have 10 minutes to complete each section, so we'll have you prepare a timer in just a minute.

First, however, let's preview what each section will look like.

Vocabulary: The vocabulary assessment will contain 20 questions total. For each question, please select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the given word. You can change your answer simply by selecting a different choice.

Please take a quick look at the example below:

As we can see, the word "look" is closest in meaning to the third choice provided, "watch," so please click the button next to "watch" to select that as your answer.

Reading: The reading assessment will contain 2 reading passages (non-fiction and fiction) and 10 questions total. You should read the passages and answer the questions that follow. You can change your answer simply by selecting a different choice.

Please take a look at the example below:

(Example) Rainbows are a natural phenomenon that occurs when light is refracted, reflected, and dispersed by water droplets in the air. They appear as colorful arcs in the sky, with red on the outer edge and violet on the inner edge. Rainbows are often associated with hope and promise, and have been the subject of myth and legend throughout history.

Writing: The writing assessment consists of writing an essay on the prompt given to you. This essay will be written with a pencil and paper, so we'll take a moment soon to get those prepared.

Your aim is to write seven sentences or more.

When you are finished, your parents will help you take a photo of your writing and upload it to this form before you submit it.

Please take a look at the checklist below and make sure you have everything ready to take your test! Once you've got through the list and checked every item, please click "Next" to begin your assessment.

Great! It seems like you are ready to go.

Remember to set your timer for 10 minutes and get ready for your the first part of your assessment.

You should start your timer as soon as you hit "Next." Please do your best. If you run out of time and don't have time to answer all of the questions, that's okay. When the timer runs out, please reset it and hit "Next" to move on to the following assessment. If you finish before the timer runs out, please use that time to check your answers.

Good luck!

Reading 1 (fiction)

     Anansi the Spider is a folktale from West Africa about a clever spider who outsmarts other animals.
     Anansi was known for being good at tricking others, and he often used his smarts to get what he wanted. One day, Anansi decided he wanted all the wisdom in the world. So, he set out to trick the sky god, Nyame, into giving it to him. Anansi went to Nyame and said, "I want all the wisdom in the world. Will you give it to me?" Nyame, amused by Anansi's bravery, replied, "I will give you all the wisdom in the world, but first you must bring me the python, the leopard, and the hornet."
     Anansi knew this would be a difficult task, but he was determined to have the wisdom. So, he set out to catch the python, leopard, and hornet. He tricked the python by promising him a big feast. He tricked the leopard by promising him a beautiful bride. And he tricked the hornet by promising him a new home.
     With the python, leopard, and hornet, Anansi returned to Nyame and presented them as his gift. Nyame was impressed, and, true to his word, he gave Anansi all the wisdom in the world. Anansi was very pleased with himself, but he soon realized that wisdom is not always the best thing to have, as it made him a better trickster and sometimes he used his wisdom and trickery to do mean things to others.

Reading 2 (non-fiction)

    Spiders are eight-legged creatures that spin webs. They are very good at catching insects and other small creatures to eat. Spiders can be found in many different places, like the forest, desert, and even in your backyard! They come in many different shapes and sizes, and some of them can be very colorful.
     Spiders have two main body parts: the cephalothorax, where you'll find their multiple eyes and legs, and the abdomen, which holds their stomach and web-producing glands. They also have venom (poison) which they use to catch their food. Depending on the species, some spiders can make very strong webs, while others produce webs coated in a sticky substance to trap unsuspecting insects more effectively.
     Spiders grow by shedding their skin, which is called molting. After they molt, they are bigger and stronger. Spiders also lay eggs, and when they hatch, the baby spiders are called spiderlings. They need to find food and shelter on their own after they hatch.
     Spiders are interesting creatures to learn about and it's fun to observe them in their natural habitat. But it's important to remember that not all spiders are safe to touch and some of them can bite and cause harm.

Prompt: What is your favorite place to go with your family? Why do you like it there so much?

Once you've uploaded the file above, click the green "Submit" button to finish this assessment, and make sure you take a rest. You deserve it!