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Hawaii Grade 5 Science Assessment Practice Test

Build Grade 5 Hawaii Science Assessment readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets for matter, energy, ecosystems, Earth systems, space, data, and engineering.

Hawaii Grade 5 Science Assessment practice sets

This Hawaii Grade 5 Science Assessment Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover matter, properties, engineering, energy, Earth systems, ecosystems, inherited traits, space, models, data, and scientific communication.

Grade 5 Science skills covered

  • Describing matter, properties, mixtures, chemical reaction evidence, conservation of matter, and material separation
  • Explaining energy transfer, heat, circuits, conductors, sunlight absorption, water cycle processes, erosion, and deposition
  • Analyzing plant structures, food chains, food webs, decomposers, adaptations, inherited traits, and ecosystem resources
  • Modeling Earth rotation, Moon phases, seasons, the Sun, shadows, convection, and limits of scientific models
  • Planning fair tests, reading graphs, using evidence, comparing designs, communicating claims, and improving solutions

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Identify the system or phenomenon, use the evidence in the question, write down a claim when useful, and review each explanation after answering.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice for Hawaii Grade 5 Science Assessment preparation. Assessment dates, item formats, accommodations, and testing procedures can change, so check current Hawaii Department of Education guidance before test day.

Hawaii statewide science assessments include Grade 5 and Grade 8. Review the official Hawaii Department of Education testing information for current scope and procedures.

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Hawaii Grade 5 Science Assessment Practice Questions

A 10-question Hawaii Grade 5 Science Assessment practice set on matter, properties, and engineering, with answers and explanations.

Read each science situation carefully, use the evidence or model, choose the best answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A student observes a rock, a cup of water, and air in a balloon. What do all three have in common?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is They are made of matter..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: Matter has mass and takes up space, so the rock, water, and air are all forms of matter.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

Matter has mass and takes up space, so the rock, water, and air are all forms of matter.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which property would be most useful for identifying a metal sample?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Its density and ability to conduct electricity.

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: Observable properties such as density and electrical conductivity can help identify a material.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

Observable properties such as density and electrical conductivity can help identify a material.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A sealed bag of ice melts on a warm table. What happens to the mass of the water in the sealed bag?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is It stays the same..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: The state changes from solid to liquid, but matter remains in the sealed system, so mass stays the same.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

The state changes from solid to liquid, but matter remains in the sealed system, so mass stays the same.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A student mixes sand and iron filings. Which method would best separate the materials?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Use a magnet to attract the iron filings..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: Iron is attracted to a magnet while sand is not, making magnetic separation effective.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

Iron is attracted to a magnet while sand is not, making magnetic separation effective.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which observation shows that a new substance may have formed during a reaction?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Bubbles form and a solid appears after two liquids mix..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: Gas bubbles and a new solid can be evidence that a chemical reaction produced new substances.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

Gas bubbles and a new solid can be evidence that a chemical reaction produced new substances.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A class wants to design a bridge that holds the greatest mass. What should the class do first?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Define the problem and the design requirements..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: Engineering begins by defining the problem, criteria, constraints, and desired outcome.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

Engineering begins by defining the problem, criteria, constraints, and desired outcome.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Two bridge designs use the same amount of paper. Design A holds 8 books and Design B holds 5 books. What conclusion is supported?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Design A supports more mass in this test..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: The measured results show that Design A held 8 books, which is more than 5 books.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

The measured results show that Design A held 8 books, which is more than 5 books.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should engineers test more than one version of a design?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Testing helps reveal weaknesses and guide improvements..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: Repeated testing provides evidence about what works and what should be improved.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

Repeated testing provides evidence about what works and what should be improved.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A student wants to make a cup keep water warm longer. Which variable should be changed to compare materials fairly?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The insulating material around the cup.

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: To compare insulation fairly, the material should change while the amount and starting temperature remain controlled.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

To compare insulation fairly, the material should change while the amount and starting temperature remain controlled.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A mixture contains small stones, sand, and water. Which sequence is most useful for separating it?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Remove stones, filter the sand, and let water evaporate..

  1. Identify the Grade 5 science idea: Determine whether the task is about matter, energy, life science, Earth systems, space, data, or engineering.
  2. Use evidence from the investigation: The stones can be removed by size, sand can be filtered, and dissolved water can be separated by evaporation.
  3. Check the explanation: Confirm that the answer is supported by the observation, model, data, or scientific relationship in the Hawaii Grade 5 Science assessment task.

The stones can be removed by size, sand can be filtered, and dissolved water can be separated by evaporation.

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Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Grade 5 Science Assessment Practice

Which Grade 5 Science skills are covered?

The page covers matter, mixtures, chemical reactions, energy, heat, circuits, water systems, erosion, ecosystems, adaptations, inherited traits, space, models, data, and engineering.

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 Hawaii Science Assessment questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions and do not reproduce secure assessment content. Check the Hawaii Department of Education for current standards, testing windows, accommodations, and procedures.