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Key Facts: HAVO ANW Exam

SE-only

No Centraal Examen for ANW havo

Examenblad algemene natuurwetenschappen havo 2026

6 domains

A–F in the examenprogramma (vwo tevens havo)

Examenprogramma algemene natuurwetenschappen havo

A + B mandatory

Always part of HAVO examenstof and SE

Examenprogramma / wetten.overheid.nl

≥3 of C–F

SE needs ≥1 subdomain from at least three knowledge domains

Examenprogramma schoolexamen rules

1–10

Dutch subject grading scale; typical pass ≥5.5

Dutch VO grading practice

School PTA

SE timing, forms and weights set by the school

Examenblad SE-only + PTA framework

Optional subject

Not mandatory in HAVO gemeenschappelijk deel since 2007–2008

Examenblad historical subject notes / SLO handreiking

100

Free English MCQ study items on this page

OpenExamPrep study adaptation

HAVO ANW is SE-only (no CE) under CvTE/Examenblad. Domains A–F; SE always includes A+B plus subdomains from ≥3 of C–F. These 100 English MCQs are a study adaptation of the examenprogramma — not an official Dutch SE simulation.

Sample HAVO ANW Practice Questions

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1In an ANW report for non-specialists, which communication choice best matches Domain A language skills?
A.Use only unexplained technical jargon to sound scientific
B.Explain key terms in plain language and structure the argument clearly
C.Omit all data because numbers confuse readers
D.Copy Wikipedia text without checking sources
Explanation: Eindterm A1 requires adequate written and oral communication about natural-science topics. For ANW, that usually means clear structure and accessible wording so non-experts (leken) can follow the reasoning.
2A student claims a city’s average temperature rose 0.8 °C in ten years. Which quantitative skill check is most appropriate first?
A.Ignore units because Celsius and Fahrenheit are interchangeable
B.Verify the unit, the time span, and whether the figure is a mean, median or single reading
C.Multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage automatically
D.Assume any published number is exact to three decimal places
Explanation: Domain A2 requires relevant quantitative skills. Checking units, averaging method and time window prevents misreading climate or measurement claims.
3When selecting online sources for an ANW investigation (A3), which practice is strongest?
A.Prefer the first search hit regardless of authorship
B.Compare authorship, date, method transparency and possible conflicts of interest
C.Use only social-media posts for speed
D.Accept any PDF as peer-reviewed science
Explanation: Information skills require selecting, processing, judging and presenting information, including with ICT. Source quality checks (author, date, methods, interests) are central to reliable ANW work.
4Which behaviour best shows responsible technical-instrumental skill (A4) in a school lab with chemicals?
A.Taste unknown solutions to identify them
B.Follow safety guidance, use correct equipment and dispose of waste as instructed
C.Leave burners on unattended to save time
D.Mix random reagents to see what happens
Explanation: A4 requires responsible handling of organisms, substances, instruments, apparatus and ICT. Safety procedures and correct disposal are core responsible practice.
5In a design cycle (A5), after building a prototype water filter, what is the most logical next step?
A.Declare success without testing
B.Test performance against stated criteria, then evaluate and redesign if needed
C.Skip criteria because creativity matters more than function
D.Throw away all data from failed trials
Explanation: Ontwerpvaardigheden include preparing, executing, testing and evaluating a technical design. Testing against criteria and iterating is the heart of the design cycle.
6Which sequence best matches a sound natural-science investigation (A6)?
A.Conclusion → random data → ignore anomalies → hide methods
B.Question/hypothesis → method → collect and process results → conclusion linked to evidence
C.Opinion first → cherry-pick confirming numbers only
D.Copy a classmate’s conclusion and invent matching data
Explanation: Onderzoeksvaardigheden cover preparing and carrying out research, processing results and drawing a conclusion. The conclusion must follow from the evidence produced by the method.
7Recognising science and technology in society (A7) means a student can:
A.List only pure laboratory facts with no real-world links
B.Identify applications and effects of science/technology in concrete societal situations
C.Claim technology never has social consequences
D.Treat every advertiser claim as proven science
Explanation: A7 asks candidates to recognise and name applications and effects of natural sciences and technology in different societal situations.
8A graph of CO₂ concentration vs year is nearly linear upward. What is a careful quantitative reading?
A.Concentration fell every year
B.Concentration generally increased over the plotted period; check axes before claiming an exact rate
C.The graph proves all warming is caused only by volcanoes
D.Any upward line means the unit must be wrong
Explanation: Quantitative literacy includes reading axes and trends without overclaiming causation. An upward CO₂ series shows increase; causal claims need additional evidence.
9Which ICT practice supports A3 information skills during an ANW project?
A.Paste AI text without checking facts
B.Use digital tools to organise sources, check dates and present findings with clear citations
C.Delete search history so sources cannot be verified
D.Rely on a single unsigned blog as the only evidence
Explanation: A3 explicitly includes ICT-supported selection, processing, judgement and presentation of information. Organised sourcing and citation strengthen reliability.
10A team designing a solar cooker must state success criteria before testing. Why?
A.Criteria make testing unnecessary
B.Clear criteria allow objective evaluation of whether the design meets goals
C.Criteria only matter for art projects
D.Teachers forbid criteria in ANW
Explanation: Design evaluation (A5) depends on predetermined criteria (e.g., temperature reached, cost, safety). Without them, ‘success’ is subjective.

About the HAVO ANW Exam

Algemene natuurwetenschappen (ANW) on HAVO is catalogued by CvTE on Examenblad.nl as an SE-only subject: there is no Centraal Examen. Since school year 2007–2008 ANW is not mandatory in the HAVO gemeenschappelijk deel; schools may still offer it as a separate eindexamen subject (often toward the combinatiecijfer). The examenprogramma (also used for VWO, with HAVO selection allowed) covers Domains A–F. SE must include A and B plus at least one subdomain from at least three of C–F. Official assessment is school-designed in Dutch per the PTA, not a national MCQ paper. This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice.

Exam sponsor: College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE); catalogue and examenprogramma on Examenblad.nl; school SE designed and marked under the school PTA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Eindexamen = Schoolexamen only (no CE). Examenprogramma domains: A Vaardigheden; B Analyse van en reflectie op natuurwetenschap en techniek; C Leven; D Biosfeer; E Materie; F Zonnestelsel en heelal. The SE covers Domains A and B; at least one subdomain from at least three of Domains C–F; and optional school-chosen components. For HAVO, schools may select from the examenstof, but A and B always belong to the examenstof.

Time Limit

School PTA (no national CE sitting or fixed national duration published for ANW havo on Examenblad)

Passing Score

Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. Because ANW is SE-only, the reported subject grade is the school SE grade (may contribute to the combinatiecijfer when offered as a separate exam subject).

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school HAVO candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as a school SE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published as a single fixed national percentage for HAVO ANW on Examenblad (SE-only; no CE N-term series). Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~15%

Domein A — Vaardigheden

Communicate about science, apply quantitative skills, select and judge information (incl. ICT), work safely with materials/instruments, design and investigate, and recognise science/tech in society.

~25%

Domein B — Analyse en reflectie

How scientific knowledge is produced and validated; applications of science and technology; judging reliability and taking reasoned positions on societal science issues.

~15%

Domein C — Leven

Traits that sustain organisms and species; developments in healthcare; historical and worldview contexts of ideas about the origin of life.

~15%

Domein D — Biosfeer

Boundary conditions for life on Earth and critical discussion of sustainable development across economic, ecological, socio-cultural and global dimensions.

~15%

Domein E — Materie

Elements and reactions; historical development of materials and modern production; evolving models of matter’s building blocks.

~15%

Domein F — Zonnestelsel en heelal

Structure and history of the solar system and universe; astronomy in daily life and data collection; development of cosmological ideas.

Preparing for the HAVO ANW Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. Because ANW is SE-only, the reported subject grade is the school SE grade (may contribute to the combinatiecijfer when offered as a separate exam subject).
  • Assessment: Eindexamen = Schoolexamen only (no CE). Examenprogramma domains: A Vaardigheden; B Analyse van en reflectie op natuurwetenschap en techniek; C Leven; D Biosfeer; E Materie; F Zonnestelsel en heelal. The SE covers Domains A and B; at least one subdomain from at least three of Domains C–F; and optional school-chosen components. For HAVO, schools may select from the examenstof, but A and B always belong to the examenstof.
  • Time limit: School PTA (no national CE sitting or fixed national duration published for ANW havo on Examenblad)
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school HAVO candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as a school SE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates. Official sources

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HAVO ANW: Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat Domains A and B as non-negotiable — every SE must include them; practise explaining how knowledge is formed, applied and judged for reliability.
2Confirm which of Domains C–F your school’s PTA selects (at least three domains with ≥1 subdomain each) and prioritise those knowledge topics.
3Practise evaluating sources: funding, methods, sample size, correlation vs causation, and conflicting interests (core B1/B3 skills).
4For Biosfeer and Leven items, always connect science facts to societal trade-offs (duurzame ontwikkeling, healthcare benefits/risks).
5Use these English MCQs for concept drill, then switch to your school’s Dutch SE assignments and PTA rubrics for authentic format practice.
6Read the Examenblad examenprogramma PDF and your school PTA side by side so optional school components are not a surprise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Netherlands HAVO Algemene natuurwetenschappen?

It is the HAVO ANW eindexamen subject under CvTE, catalogued on Examenblad.nl. The examenprogramma domains are A (Vaardigheden), B (Analyse van en reflectie op natuurwetenschap en techniek), C (Leven), D (Biosfeer), E (Materie) and F (Zonnestelsel en heelal).

Is there a Centraal Examen for HAVO ANW?

No. Examenblad states the examination is taken only as schoolexamen (SE-only). There is no national CE rooster or N-term table for this subject.

Are these practice questions the official exam format?

No. Official SE tasks are designed by the school in Dutch according to the PTA and may include written work, presentations, investigations or other forms. These 100 items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the examenprogramma for concept practice only.

What must the schoolexamen cover?

Per the examenprogramma: Domains A and B; at least one subdomain from at least three of the four remaining domains C–F; and optional school-chosen components. For HAVO, a selection may be made from the examenstof, but Domains A and B always belong to the examenstof.

What score do I need to pass?

Dutch secondary grades use a 1–10 scale; a subject is typically passed at 5.5 or higher. Because ANW is SE-only, your school SE grade is the subject grade (and may feed the combinatiecijfer when ANW is offered as a separate exam subject).

How much does HAVO ANW cost for school candidates?

Regular secondary-school HAVO candidates do not pay a separate published per-subject SE fee; schooling is publicly funded. DUO Staatsexamen subject fees apply only to independent Staatsexamen candidates.