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Key Facts: NS RWM8 Exam

Grade 8

Annual provincial assessment administered to all enrolled Grade 8 public school students across Nova Scotia.

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May / June

Official testing window conducted online during late spring on designated school digital devices.

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Level 3

Performance level representing meeting Nova Scotia provincial curriculum expectations for Grade 8 learning outcomes.

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No Fee

Publicly funded provincial assessment administered at zero cost to families and students across all regional centres.

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3 Subjects

Comprehensive evaluation covering Grade 8 curriculum standards in Reading comprehension, Written composition, and Mathematics.

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Digital Platform

Delivered securely via school computers with integrated digital tools including formula sheets, accessibility aids, and rulers.

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PLANS

Program of Learning Assessment for Nova Scotia Students managed by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

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4 Levels

Standardized reporting scale ranging from Level 1 (below standard) to Level 4 (exceeds provincial curriculum expectations).

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A free online Nova Scotia Grade 8 provincial reading, writing, and mathematics assessment in May/June 2026. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not the official Vretta form or writing-task substitute.

Sample NS RWM8 Practice Questions

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1What is the value of $\sqrt{144} - \sqrt{49}$?
A.5
B.7
C.12
D.95
Explanation: The square root of 144 is 12 because $12 \times 12 = 144$, and the square root of 49 is 7 because $7 \times 7 = 49$. Subtracting 7 from 12 gives $12 - 7 = 5$.
2A right triangle has legs of length $6\text{ cm}$ and $8\text{ cm}$. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A.10 cm
B.14 cm
C.48 cm
D.100 cm
Explanation: According to the Pythagorean theorem ($a^2 + b^2 = c^2$), $6^2 + 8^2 = 36 + 64 = 100$. Taking the square root of 100 yields a hypotenuse length of $10\text{ cm}$.
3Evaluate the expression: $(-15) \div 3 + (-4) \times (-2)$.
A.3
B.-13
C.13
D.-3
Explanation: First, division gives $(-15) \div 3 = -5$. Next, multiplication gives $(-4) \times (-2) = 8$. Finally, adding these results gives $-5 + 8 = 3$.
4A jacket in Halifax originally costs $80.00. It is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price before tax?
A.$60.00
B.$20.00
C.$55.00
D.$65.00
Explanation: A discount of 25% on $80.00 is $0.25 \times 80 = $20.00$. Subtracting the discount from the original price gives $80.00 - 20.00 = $60.00$.
5In Nova Scotia, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is 15%. What is the total cost of a book priced at $20.00 including tax?
A.$23.00
B.$21.50
C.$25.00
D.$35.00
Explanation: The HST amount is 15% of $20.00, which is $0.15 \times 20 = $3.00$. Adding the tax to the original price gives $20.00 + 3.00 = $23.00$.
6A car travels 240 kilometres in 3 hours at a constant speed. At this same rate, how far will it travel in 5 hours?
A.400 km
B.360 km
C.480 km
D.144 km
Explanation: First, calculate the unit rate of speed: $240\text{ km} \div 3\text{ hours} = 80\text{ km/h}$. Then multiply the unit rate by 5 hours: $80\text{ km/h} \times 5\text{ hours} = 400\text{ km}$.
7Which benchmark range does $\sqrt{75}$ lie between?
A.Between 8 and 9
B.Between 7 and 8
C.Between 6 and 7
D.Between 9 and 10
Explanation: Since $8^2 = 64$ and $9^2 = 81$, and 75 is between 64 and 81, $\sqrt{75}$ must lie between 8 and 9 (approximately 8.66).
8Simplifying the rational number fraction expression $\left(-\dfrac{3}{4}\right) \times \left(-\dfrac{8}{9}\right)$ yields:
A.\frac{2}{3}
B.-\frac{2}{3}
C.\frac{24}{13}
D.-\frac{11}{13}
Explanation: Multiplying two negative rational numbers yields a positive product: $\dfrac{(-3) \times (-8)}{4 \times 9} = \dfrac{24}{36}$. Dividing numerator and denominator by 12 simplifies the fraction to $\dfrac{2}{3}$.
9A school population in Sydney, NS grew from 400 students to 450 students over one year. What was the percent increase?
A.12.5%
B.50%
C.11.1%
D.25%
Explanation: The absolute increase is $450 - 400 = 50$ students. Percent increase is calculated by dividing the increase by the original amount: $\dfrac{50}{400} = 0.125 = 12.5\%$.
10The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is $13\text{ cm}$ and one leg is $5\text{ cm}$. What is the length of the unknown leg?
A.12 cm
B.8 cm
C.18 cm
D.144 cm
Explanation: Using the Pythagorean theorem $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$, we set $a^2 + 5^2 = 13^2$, so $a^2 + 25 = 169$. Subtracting 25 gives $a^2 = 144$, so $a = \sqrt{144} = 12\text{ cm}$.

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