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Key Facts: BQA Grade 9 Exam

Subject papers (Arabic, English, Mathematics, Science)

BQA National Examinations

Questions on each of the Mathematics and Science papers

BQA G9 Test Specifications 2026

120 min

Duration of the Mathematics and Science papers (no calculators)

BQA G9 Test Specifications 2026

50%

Lowest pass mark (level E); U below 50%

BQA G9 Test Specifications 2026

CEFR level of the Grade 9 English examination

BQA G9 English Test Specifications 2026

The BQA Grade 9 National Examination (الامتحانات الوطنية للصف التاسع) is sat in Arabic, English, Mathematics and Science by Grade 9 students in Bahrain, and was introduced from the 2023-2024 academic year. The Science paper is entirely multiple choice (40 questions in 120 minutes) and the Mathematics paper is 40 questions in 120 minutes, both without calculators; the Arabic and English subjects are two-paper written examinations that include composition and listening. Results are reported as performance levels A to E, with U below 50%. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation of the published BQA competences - it is not an official paper, and it cannot rehearse the writing or listening components.

Sample BQA Grade 9 Practice Questions

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1What is the value of the numerical expression: (-8) + 15 - (-4)?

A.11

B.3

C.19

D.-19

Explanation: Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding a positive number: (-8) + 15 - (-4) = (-8) + 15 + 4. First, (-8) + 15 = 7. Then, 7 + 4 = 11.

2Solve the linear equation for x: 4x - 7 = 21.

A.x = 7

B.x = 3.5

C.x = 28

D.x = 5.5

Explanation: Add 7 to both sides of the equation: 4x = 21 + 7 => 4x = 28. Divide both sides by 4: x = 28 / 4 = 7.

3A school library in Riffa has 180 non-fiction books and 120 fiction books. What is the ratio of fiction books to non-fiction books in simplest fractional form?

A.2 : 3 (2/3)

B.3 : 2 (3/2)

C.2 : 5

D.1 : 2

Explanation: The ratio of fiction (120) to non-fiction (180) is 120 / 180. Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (60): 120/60 = 2 and 180/60 = 3, giving 2 : 3.

4In a right-angled triangle, the two perpendicular legs measure 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

A.10 cm

B.14 cm

C.12 cm

D.7 cm

Explanation: Using the Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2. Here: 6^2 + 8^2 = 36 + 64 = 100. Taking the square root: c = sqrt(100) = 10 cm.

5What is 35% of 240 BHD?

A.84 BHD

B.72 BHD

C.96 BHD

D.80 BHD

Explanation: Multiply 240 by 0.35: 240 × 0.35 = 240 × (35 / 100) = 24 × 3.5 = 84 BHD.

6Simplify the algebraic expression: 5(2x - 3) - 3(x - 4).

A.7x - 3

B.7x - 27

C.7x + 3

D.10x - 3

Explanation: Distribute each term carefully: 5(2x - 3) = 10x - 15. -3(x - 4) = -3x + 12. Combine like terms: (10x - 3x) + (-15 + 12) = 7x - 3.

7What is the area of a triangle with a base of 14 cm and a perpendicular height of 9 cm?

A.63 cm^2

B.126 cm^2

C.46 cm^2

D.23 cm^2

Explanation: The area of a triangle is given by A = (1/2) * base * height = (1/2) × 14 cm × 9 cm = 7 cm × 9 cm = 63 cm^2.

8A runner completes a 400-meter race around a running track in 50 seconds. What is the runner's average speed?

A.8.0 m/s

B.20.0 m/s

C.4.0 m/s

D.0.125 m/s

Explanation: Average speed = Distance / Time = 400 meters / 50 seconds = 8.0 m/s.

9What is the median of the following set of 7 math quiz scores: 12, 15, 11, 19, 14, 18, 16?

A.15

B.14

C.16

D.15.5

Explanation: First arrange the numbers in ascending order: 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19. With n = 7, the median is the 4th (middle) value, which is 15.

10Solve the system of equations for x: x + y = 10 and x - y = 4.

A.x = 7

B.x = 6

C.x = 3

D.x = 8

Explanation: Add the two equations together to eliminate y: (x + y) + (x - y) = 10 + 4 => 2x = 14 => x = 7. (Then y = 10 - 7 = 3).

About the BQA Grade 9 Exam

Bahrain's national Grade 9 examination, run by the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) with the Ministry of Education, testing Arabic, English, Mathematics and Science at the end of the intermediate stage.

Assessment

Question count varies by module

Time Limit

Mathematics 120 minutes; Science 120 minutes; English Paper 1 (Writing) 60 minutes and Paper 2 (Listening & Reading) 75 minutes; Arabic sat as two papers

Passing Score

Performance levels A (100-90%), B (89-80%), C (79-70%), D (69-60%) and E (59-50%) are pass grades; U is awarded below 50%

Exam Fee

Not published (Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA))

BQA Grade 9 Exam Content Outline

1 of 4 subject papers

Mathematics

Numbers and Algebra 52%, Geometry and Measurement 40%, Data Analysis and Probability 8%; marks split evenly between Mathematical Knowledge and Using and Applying Mathematics. 40 questions, 120 minutes, no calculators

1 of 4 subject papers

Science

Physical Sciences 70%, Biology and Environment 16%, Earth and Space Science 14%; skills split Recall and Comprehension 30%, Applications and Implications 50%, Inquiry and Analysis 20%. 40 multiple-choice questions, 120 minutes, no calculators

1 of 4 subject papers

English Language

Writing, Reading and Listening at CEFR B1 - Paper 1 writing marked on banded criteria, Paper 2 listening (each recording heard twice) and reading comprehension

1 of 4 subject papers

Arabic Language

Listening and Writing paper plus a Reading paper, drawing on the intermediate-stage Arabic curriculum including grammar (nahw), morphology (sarf) and vocabulary

How to Pass the BQA Grade 9 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Performance levels A (100-90%), B (89-80%), C (79-70%), D (69-60%) and E (59-50%) are pass grades; U is awarded below 50%
Assessment: Question count varies by module
Time limit: Mathematics 120 minutes; Science 120 minutes; English Paper 1 (Writing) 60 minutes and Paper 2 (Listening & Reading) 75 minutes; Arabic sat as two papers
Exam fee: Not published

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BQA Grade 9 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Weight your maths revision to the published split: Numbers and Algebra is 52% of the paper, Geometry and Measurement 40%, and Data Analysis and Probability only 8%

2Calculators are not allowed in either the Mathematics or the Science paper, so practise mental and written arithmetic under time pressure

3In Science, physical sciences carry 70% of the marks, and half of all marks reward applying science to new situations rather than recalling definitions

4Pace yourself at three minutes per question - both the Mathematics and Science papers give 120 minutes for 40 questions

5For English at CEFR B1 and for Arabic, practise the writing tasks on paper: no multiple-choice bank can rehearse a marked composition

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BQA Grade 9 National Examination?

It is Bahrain's national assessment at the end of the intermediate stage, administered by the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) in coordination with the Ministry of Education. BQA has overseen the National Examinations since 2009, and the Grade 9 examination in Mathematics, Science, English and Arabic was introduced from the 2023-2024 academic year.

What subjects are included in the Grade 9 exam?

Four subjects: Arabic Language, English Language, Mathematics and Science.

Is the exam multiple choice?

Partly. BQA's Grade 9 Science specification states that all examination questions are multiple choice - 40 questions in 120 minutes, answered on a separate answer sheet. Mathematics is also 40 questions in 120 minutes. Calculators are not permitted in either paper. English and Arabic are two-paper written examinations that include writing tasks and listening.

How are results reported?

As performance levels: A (100-90%), B (89-80%), C (79-70%), D (69-60%) and E (59-50%) are pass grades, and U is awarded for marks below 50%.

Is this practice bank an official test simulation?

No. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation built from BQA's published test specifications. It is not an official BQA paper and not an official translation, and it cannot substitute for practising the Arabic and English writing tasks or the listening papers. Use BQA's own past papers, mark schemes and sample questions alongside it.