Student Guide for Nafs
Assessments
2024/1445 AH
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Introduction
Dear Student, The National Assessments (NAFS) are an important tool in your educational
journey as they help measure your progression and understanding of the main subjects
( Reading, Mathematics, and Science). These Assessments are designed based on targeted
learning outcomes.
Here are some general information that will help you familiarize yourself with the NAFS.
Targeted Learning Outcomes
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Important Information
• NAFS Assessments target third, sixth, and ninth-grade students.
• The subject areas covered in NAFS Assessments are reading, mathematics, and science.
• NAFS Assessments are only in multiple-choice questions format.
• NAFS Assessments are administered in both Arabic and English, based on the type of
education in the school (public, private, international).
Assessment General Guidelines
• Pay attention to the instructions provided by the supervisor.
• Read the questions carefully.
• Try to answer all the questions, and do not leave any question without an answer.
Assessment Components
The third-grade assessment booklet consists of two sections (reading and mathematics),
in addition to the student questionnaire.
The sixth and ninth-grade assessment booklet consists of three sections (reading,
mathematics, and science), in addition to the student questionnaire.
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National Assessment for School (NAFS)
Guidance Handbook
Assessment Duration and Number of Questions in Each Section
Student
No. of Assessment
Grade Setting Up Section 1 Break Section 2 Break Section 3 question- Subject
Questions Language
naire
Reading 15
Third Grade 15 mins. 30 mins. 5 mins. 30 mins. 5 mins. N/A 40 mins.
Mathematics 16
Reading 15
Arabic (for
public and
Sixth Grade 15 mins. 35 mins. 5 mins. 35 mins. 5 mins. 35 mins. 40 mins. Mathematics 20 private
schools)
+ English
Science 20 (for inter-
national
schools)
Reading 15
Ninth Grade 15 mins. 35 mins. 5 mins. 35 mins. 5 mins. 35 mins. 40 mins. Mathematics 20
Science 20
National Assessments (NAFS) for the Year 1445 AH/2024 AD Schedule
Assessments will be administered from May 12th to May 27th, 2024.
Grade Day Date
Sunday 12/05/2024
Monday 13/05/2024
Ninth Grade
Tuesday 14/05/2024
Wednesday 15/05/2024
Thursday 16/05/2024
Sunday 19/05/2024
Sixth Grade Monday 20/05/2024
Tuesday 21/05/2024
Wednesday 22/05/2024
Thursday 23/05/2024
Third Grade Sunday 26/05/2024
Monday 27/05/2024
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Examples of NAFS Assessment Questions
Example from the Sixth Grade (Reading) Questions:
Friendship is one of the most precious things in existence, and it is among the noblest
human relationships. It builds bridges of love between hearts and gives life beauty and
a desired purpose. Friendship is not just fleeting words; it is a pledge and a sacrificial
act. As the proverb goes, “A friend in need is
a friend indeed.” It is a pillar and support that
we must choose carefully and attentively. Not
every companion - whether in school, work,
or your neighborhood - can be considered a
friend and a dependable support.
Friendship has etiquettes that should be
adhered to. It requires safeguarding your
friend’s back, defending and supporting them
in truth, assisting them in doing good, and
correcting them when they are not. Friendship
is measured by actions and situations, not
by mere words. Therefore, Islam has given
special attention to friendship and made
friendships built on goodness extend to the
abodes of paradise and its blessings. Beware
of companionship based on personal interest,
as it is inevitably transient. When the interest
ends, the companionship that was built
around it also ends.
Subdomain Learning Outcome
The ability to infer synonyms and antonyms of the vocabulary words in the given text, as
vocabulary
well as distinguishing words with similar meanings.
What is a synonym for the word “fleeting”?
A. Fixed B. Transitory
C. Disturbed D. Authentic
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National Assessment for School (NAFS)
Guidance Handbook
Example of the Ninth Grade (Reading) Questions:
Volunteer work is the act of extending a
helping hand to others, exerting effort
for the society, and spreading it without
expecting any reward or compensation. It
is called volunteering because individuals
engage in it willingly, without compulsion.
It stems from an emotional will driven by a
love for doing good, which makes a person
an integral part of their surroundings and
community. The prevalence of volunteer
work in communities indicates the openness
and active participation of individuals
towards progress and advancement.
The fields of volunteer work are unlimited,
and anyone can create a simple endeavor
that seeks reward and becomes a building block for their community. In fact, it brings
happiness to the person and instills self-confidence. It provides a broad scope for
acquiring new knowledge, getting to know people from diverse cultures, strengthening
the bonds between community members, and fostering national unity.
Subdomain Learning Outcome
Reading
The ability to extract the main, sub, and implied ideas from the given text.
Comprehension
According to the text, the force that drives a person to engage in volunteer work is:
A. Physical B. Psychological
C. National D. Social
Example from the Third Grade (Mathematics) Questions:
Subdomain Learning Outcome
Numbers and Describing the operations of multiplication and division, representing them, establishing their
calculations properties, finding their results, and using them to solve mathematical problems.
Hind wishes to help her mother distribute and arrange
the flowers around their home. If she had 35 flowers to
distribute them in 5 vases, then how many flowers would be
in each vase?
A. 6 B. 7
C. 8 D. 9
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Example from the Sixth Grade (Mathematics) Questions:
Subdomain Learning Outcome
Numbers and Adding and subtracting whole numbers within seven digits, multiplying numbers up to three
calculations digits, dividing numbers with up to four digits by numbers with at least two digits, and using them
to solve mathematical problems.
The number of visitors to the university library
in September was 1221, and in October, it
was 1625 visitors. November was the busiest
month. If the total number of visitors over the
three months was 5012, how many visitors
were there in November?
A. 3223 B. 3018
C. 2334 D. 2166
Example from the Ninth Grade (Mathematics) Questions:
Subdomain Learning Outcome
Probability and Analyzing data using central tendency and dispersion measures, interpreting, and comparing them.
Statistics
A group of students planted a variety of flowers in the school garden over a period of
10 days. They recorded the number of flowers each day as shown in the table below:
Day First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Tenth
No. of Flowers 8 10 9 7 8 13 10 9 14 12
What is the arithmetic mean of the flowers?
A. 14 B. 13
C. 11 D. 10
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Guidance Handbook
Example of the Sixth Grade (Science) Questions:
Subdomain Learning Outcome
Identifying and representing the ecosystem and determining the biological
Life Science communities that exist within it. Explaining the impact of changes in the
ecosystem on its survival and continuity.
Look at the figure, and identify the location of the 1
tropical rainforests: 2
A. 1 B. 2
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C. 3 D. 4
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Example from the Ninth Grade (Science) Questions:
Subdomain Learning Outcome
Earth and Space Tracking some of the changes that have occurred on Earth due to human activity, identifying the
Science natural hazards that can occur on Earth, and understanding how to predict them.
A number of cities apply engineering standards in building construction to withstand
earthquakes to varying degrees as shown in the table. If these cities were exposed
to earthquakes of the same strength, which of these cities would have less damage?
City Percentage of compliance with building construction standards
1 40%
2 50%
3 60%
4 70%
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
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