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Alaska AK STAR Grade 5 Math Practice Test

Build Grade 5 Alaska math assessment readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering operations, fractions, decimals, expressions, geometry, data, and Alaska problem solving.

Alaska AK STAR Grade 5 Math practice sets

This Alaska AK STAR Grade 5 Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support multi-digit operations, fractions, decimals, expressions, patterns, geometry, measurement, data, probability, and real-world problem solving.

Skills covered

  • Place value, multi-digit multiplication and division, order of operations, estimation, comparisons, and remainders
  • Adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions, mixed numbers, decimal operations, and fraction-decimal conversions
  • Expressions, patterns, equations, inequalities, powers, coordinate points, and function rules
  • Volume, triangle area, perimeter, angles, coordinate distance, square area, transformations, and right triangles
  • Mean, range, probability, survey percentages, budgets, schedules, weather data, and multi-step Alaska-context problems

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Write down important steps, check units and operations, and review the explanation after responding. Mathematical expressions use the site’s supported inline notation where needed.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Alaska Department of Education and Early Development guidance, official AK STAR materials, accommodations, or testing schedules.

For the broader Alaska assessment hub, visit Alaska State Assessments.

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Alaska AK STAR Grade 5 Math Practice Questions

A 10-question Alaska AK STAR Grade 5 Math practice set on grade 5 fractions and decimals, with answers and explanations.

Read each problem carefully, show useful steps, choose one answer, and review the calculation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is rac{2}{3} + rac{1}{6}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is rac56rac{5}{6}.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Two thirds equals four sixths, and four sixths plus one sixth equals five sixths.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Two thirds equals four sixths, and four sixths plus one sixth equals five sixths.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is rac{7}{8} - rac{3}{8}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is rac12rac{1}{2}.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Seven eighths minus three eighths is four eighths, which simplifies to one half.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Seven eighths minus three eighths is four eighths, which simplifies to one half.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What is rac35rac{3}{5} of 20?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: One fifth of 20 is 4, and three fifths is 3 times 4, or 12.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

One fifth of 20 is 4, and three fifths is 3 times 4, or 12.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which fraction is equivalent to rac410rac{4}{10} in simplest form?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is rac25rac{2}{5}.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Divide numerator and denominator by 2 to get 2/5.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Divide numerator and denominator by 2 to get 2/5.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 1 rac{3}{4} + 2 rac{1}{4}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 4.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Add whole numbers to get 3 and fractions to get 4/4, or 1 more whole, for a total of 4.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Add whole numbers to get 3 and fractions to get 4/4, or 1 more whole, for a total of 4.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 0.6imes100.6 imes 10?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 6.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Multiplying by 10 moves the decimal one place to the right, giving 6.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Multiplying by 10 moves the decimal one place to the right, giving 6.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which decimal is equal to rac720rac{7}{20}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 0.350.35.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Seven twentieths equals 35 hundredths, or 0.35.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Seven twentieths equals 35 hundredths, or 0.35.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A recipe uses rac34rac{3}{4} cup of oats per batch. How many cups are needed for 2 batches?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 1 rac{1}{2} cups.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Two groups of three fourths equal six fourths, which is one and one half cups.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Two groups of three fourths equal six fourths, which is one and one half cups.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which value is least?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 0.4050.405.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Compare thousandths: 405 thousandths is less than 415, 450, and 500 thousandths.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Compare thousandths: 405 thousandths is less than 415, 450, and 500 thousandths.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is rac{2}{5} imes rac{3}{4}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is rac310rac{3}{10}.

  1. Identify the information: Read the quantities, units, expressions, or data representation carefully.
  2. Apply the method: Multiply to get 6/20, then simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by 2 to get 3/10.
  3. Check the result: Estimate, review the operation, and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Multiply to get 6/20, then simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by 2 to get 3/10.

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Frequently asked questions about Alaska AK STAR Grade 5 Math Practice Test

What skills are covered?

The page covers Grade 5 operations, fractions, decimals, expressions, patterns, geometry, measurement, data, probability, and problem solving.

How many questions are included?

There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.

Are these official AK STAR questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Alaska Department of Education and Early Development information for official assessment dates, materials, accommodations, and policies.