SCIENCE 0846,01 October 2021 | Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Past Papers with Mark Schemes

The exam assesses foundational scientific concepts across biology, chemistry, and physics. Topics include pollination, material properties, skeletal functions, food chains, and the Solar System. Emphasis is placed on practical applications such as investigating shadow formation, changes in states of matter, and environmental adaptations like huddling in penguins. Forces, sound, and light are explored, along with reversible and irreversible processes. Questions integrate data analysis, experimental reasoning, and application of knowledge. Keywords: science education, material science, biology basics, physical processes, experimental design, Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, inquiry-based learning, sustainability, STEM concepts.