PagineCalifornia Grade 5 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 5 science practice tests for California, written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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What these tests cover
Skills across all five tests: Matter & Energy (32) · Life Systems (32) · Earth & Space (15) · Structures & Mechanisms (14) · Inquiry & STEM (7)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- An electric circuit needs a power source, wires and a…
A. broken wire B. complete path (closed loop) C. plastic gap D. magnet onlyShow answer
complete path (closed loop) - Static electricity is caused by a build-up of…
A. light B. electric charges C. water D. heatShow answer
electric charges - Animals with a backbone are called…
A. vertebrates B. producers C. fungi D. invertebratesShow answer
vertebrates - Dissolving sugar in water is a…
A. magnetic change B. physical change C. chemical change D. nuclear changeShow answer
physical change
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these California Grade 5 Science practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the California curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework — Physical science, Life science, Earth & space science, Engineering & science practices. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.