Directions
Solve each problem carefully. Show your thinking for written-response items and explain the steps you used.
This is an original practice resource for Grade 5 MATH. It is not an official SBA test.
Test 1: Number Sense
Operations241. What is 3.4 + 2.6?
242. What is 7.2 - 1.8?
243. What is 6 × 14?
244. Written Response: Explain how you solved one problem in this test.
Test 2: Word Problems
Applied Math245. A class read 18 books in September and 27 books in October. How many books did they read in all?
246. A ribbon is 9.5 meters long. 3.2 meters are used. How much ribbon is left?
247. A tank holds 12 liters of water. If 3/4 of it is full, how many liters are in the tank?
248. Written Response: Write an equation for one word problem and explain it.
Test 3: Fractions / Measurement
Concepts249. Which fraction is equal to 0.5?
250. What is the volume of a box that is 3 units by 2 units by 4 units?
251. Which expression equals 2 1/2?
252. Written Response: Explain how you know your answer to one concept question is correct.
Test 4: Multi-Step Practice
Reasoning253. A store sold 12 packs of markers with 8 markers in each pack, then sold 14 single markers. How many markers were sold?
254. A class budget is $45.75. They spend $12.50 on paper and $8.25 on markers. How much is left?
255. What is 3 × (4 + 2)?
256. Written Response: Describe the steps you used to solve a multi-step problem.
Test 5: Review Mix
Mixed Review257. What is 5/10 in simplest form?
258. Round 6.78 to the nearest tenth.
259. Which is greater?
260. Written Response: Tell which skill in this review felt easiest and why.
Answer Key & Sample Written Responses
Test 1
241. B 242. B 243. B
244. Sample: Teacher or parent review recommended.
Test 2
245. B 246. B 247. B
248. Sample: Teacher or parent review recommended.
Test 3
249. B 250. C 251. B
252. Sample: Teacher or parent review recommended.
Test 4
253. C 254. B 255. C
256. Sample: Teacher or parent review recommended.
Test 5
257. B 258. B 259. B
260. Sample: Teacher or parent review recommended.