ICAS Science
(Chinese & English Versions)

Subject Guide

Participants

•  English version: From Primary 4 to Form 5 students (Year 5 to Year 12 students)

•  Chinese version: From Primary 4 to Form 4 students (Year 5 to Year 11 students)

Content Assessed

• Earth Sciences and Astronomy (Earth Sciences and Astronomy)

• Energy and Change (Physics)

• Life and Living (Biology and Ecology)

• Natural and Processed Materials (Chemistry)

Key Learning Areas

•  Observing and measuring:

‘Make observations and measure scientific variables such as temperature, volume, mass or voltage.’

• Interpreting:

‘Interpret data and information from diagrams, graphs and tables.’

• PREDICTING & CONCLUDING:

‘Make predictions or draw conclusions based on observations and given data.’

• Investigating:

‘Assess experimental design to ensure a ‘fair test’ by determining the appropriate variables for the experimental set-up and control set-up.’

• Reasoning and problem solving:

‘Use logical reasoning and critical thinking to solve problems, make calculations based on given formulas and draw valid inferences.’

2025 ICAS Science Framework

Question Types

•  The use of your own calculator is not allowed. The ICAS system provides an online calculator, which can be used when required.

•  A variety of online interactions are used including multiple choice, free response, drag and drop, gap match, hot spot, and multiple choices question types.

Highlight

Scientific Thinking: Assesses students’ skills like experimentation, observation, reasoning, and problem-solving

Beyond the Classroom: Offers a unique academic experience that challenges students’ abilities and fosters critical thinking

Real-world applications: Engages students across diverse scientific fields by using current real-world contexts and practical applications of scientific concepts

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Sample Questions

Primary 5 Science Question

Form 2 Science Question

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2025 ICAS Assessments Structure - Science

Teachers and parents’ evaluation

I can't find these kinds of Science questions in Hong Kong textbooks. The topics are very wide and interesting. Questions are daily basis such as eye of the typhoon and the structure of the animal body, it has benefited me a lot!
Primary School Science Panel Head
We use ICAS Science to measure student performance and use data to analyze as well as modify the curriculum in our School. We also discover potential students through ICAS Science.
Secondary School Biology and Integrated Science Panel Head
Children do a lot of new topics in ICAS Science and there is not including in the school curriculum. It can be inspired his interest and enthusiasm for Science!
Secondary school student’s Parent

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