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Cito Practice for Grade 6, 7 & 8

Real Cito practice exams with instant feedback, step-by-step explanations and AI tutor Buddy. Practice Math, Dutch Language, Reading Comprehension and World Orientation at the exact level of the national test.

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Grade 6-8

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Practice material tailored per grade

Every age phase requires its own approach. From playful preparation in Grade 6 to the definitive Doorstroomtoets in Grade 8.

🌱 9 - 10 years

Grade 6

Foundation & Development

First introduction to Cito test formats. Build a solid foundation in math, language and reading comprehension without exam pressure.

Subjects in this grade:

Math Dutch Language Reading Comprehension Study Skills
Start with Grade 6
📚 10 - 11 years

Grade 7

Deepening & Advice Year

Deepen your knowledge with word problems, spelling rules and combined reading texts in preparation for the preliminary school advice.

Subjects in this grade:

Math & Arithmetic Dutch Language Reading Comprehension World Orientation
Start with Grade 7
⭐ Most Popular
🏆 11 - 12 years

Grade 8

Definitive Doorstroomtoets

The real deal: Full national simulations of the Doorstroomtoets at exact Cito level with time indication and advice analysis.

Subjects in this grade:

Math Language Proficiency Reading Comprehension World Orientation
Start with Grade 8
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Test a real Cito Grade 8 question

Experience how the questions are asked and how our AI tutor Buddy instantly helps with tips.

Math Question 1 of 3
Level: Medium

A coat normally costs € 120. During the sale, Sophie gets a 25% discount on the coat. How much does Sophie end up paying for the coat?

Choose an answer to see the result.
Complete Cito Curriculum

All subjects of the Doorstroomtoets

Our subject experts ensure that every practice question exactly matches the national exam requirements of Stichting Cito.

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Math & Arithmetic

Numbers & operations, fractions, percentages, ratios, measuring, geometry and word problems.

Key Topics:

  • Fractions & Percentages
  • Ratio Tables
  • Area & Perimeter
  • Mental Math & Estimating
  • Reading Graphs
2450+ Practice QuestionsPractice
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Dutch Language & Spelling

Verb spelling, invariable words, grammar, punctuation and sentence analysis.

Key Topics:

  • Verb Spelling (dt-rule)
  • Sentence Analysis (verb, subject)
  • Syntax & Punctuation
  • Vocabulary
  • Spelling of Loanwords
3100+ Practice QuestionsPractice
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Reading Comprehension

Determining the main idea, recognizing text types, making connections and filtering information.

Key Topics:

  • Main Idea & Causality
  • Opinion vs. Fact
  • Recognizing Signal Words
  • Analyzing Author's Purpose
  • Summarizing
1890+ Practice QuestionsPractice
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World Orientation

Geography (maps & climate), history (eras) and nature & technology.

Key Topics:

  • Geography & Topography
  • Historical Eras
  • Nature & Ecosystems
  • Technology & Phenomena
  • Sustainability
1420+ Practice QuestionsPractice
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Buddy doesn't just explain what the right answer is, but helps children discover the solution themselves. No dry answer keys, but an encouraging study coach.

Personalized Hints

Buddy adapts its explanation to the child's age and gives step-by-step pointers without spoiling the answer.

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Buddy AI Tutor

Active in Grade 8 Math
Demo
"Buddy, I don't understand this problem about fractions and percentages: What is 20% of 150 euros?"

Tip from Buddy:

No problem! 20% is the same as 1/5 of a number.

💡 Step 1: Divide 150 by 5.
150 : 5 = 30 euros!

Remember this trick: 10% is dividing by 10, 20% is dividing by 5! Great job! 🎉

How ExamBuddy works in 5 steps

In just a few minutes a day, your child gets the most out of their preparation.

1

Free Account

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2

Choose Grade

Select Grade 6, 7 or 8 and choose the subject you want to start with.

3

Take a Practice Exam

Experience the atmosphere and time pressure of the real Cito Doorstroomtoets.

4

Instant Feedback

View mistakes, detailed answer explanations and AI tips right away.

5

Track Progress

Watch your child's skill level per topic grow in the Parent Dashboard.

Experiences from Parents & Schools

What do users say about ExamBuddy?

"Our son found reading comprehension very difficult and dreaded the Cito test. Thanks to ExamBuddy and the sweet AI tutor Buddy, he went into the exam full of confidence and scored a great advice for VWO!"

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Anouk & Daan (Ouders)

Parents of a Grade 8 student

"As a teacher I recommend ExamBuddy to all our parents. The questions match the Cito format seamlessly and the analyses show exactly where extra help is needed."

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Meester Robert

Teacher Grade 7/8

"Buddy explained fractions much better than my math book! It really felt like a game and I scored a 542 on the doorstroomtoets!"

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Sanne (11 jaar)

Grade 8 Student

Extensive Knowledge Center

Frequently Asked Questions about Cito Practice

Everything you need to know as a parent, student or teacher about the Doorstroomtoets, the school advice and our practice method.

The Doorstroomtoets (formerly known as the Cito Eindtoets) is the mandatory national test that all Grade 8 students take in February. The test objectively measures the child's skills in Math, Dutch Language (Spelling & Grammar) and Reading Comprehension.

Key Points & Details:

  • The test score advice is a legally significant part of the final primary school advice for secondary education (VMBO, HAVO, VWO).
  • If the Doorstroomtoets result is higher than the teacher's preliminary school advice, the primary school is required to reconsider the advice.
  • ExamBuddy prepares children stress-free by using exactly the same question format, layout and time pressure as the national Cito test system.
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