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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 energy and earth systems, 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 flashlight turns on when its switch is closed. What energy change occurs?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Chemical energy in the battery becomes electrical energy and light..

  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: A battery stores chemical energy that is transferred through the circuit to produce light and some heat.
  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.

A battery stores chemical energy that is transferred through the circuit to produce light and some heat.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which example shows energy moving from one object to another by heat?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A warm spoon heats cool water..

  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: Thermal energy moves from the warmer spoon to the cooler water.
  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.

Thermal energy moves from the warmer spoon to the cooler water.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A student places a toy car at the top of a ramp. What happens as the car rolls down?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Stored gravitational energy changes into motion energy..

  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 elevated car has gravitational potential energy that changes into kinetic energy as it moves downhill.
  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 elevated car has gravitational potential energy that changes into kinetic energy as it moves downhill.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which material is the best conductor for connecting parts of an electrical circuit?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Copper wire.

  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: Copper allows electric charge to move easily, while rubber, wood, and plastic are insulators in this context.
  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.

Copper allows electric charge to move easily, while rubber, wood, and plastic are insulators in this context.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Why can a dark surface become warmer than a light surface in sunlight?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The dark surface absorbs more radiant energy..

  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: Dark surfaces generally absorb more light energy, which can increase their temperature.
  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.

Dark surfaces generally absorb more light energy, which can increase their temperature.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement best describes the water cycle?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Water moves among Earths surface, air, and underground through changing processes..

  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: Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, and infiltration move water through Earth systems.
  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.

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, and infiltration move water through Earth systems.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Clouds form when water vapor in rising air cools. What process occurs?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Condensation.

  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: Cooling water vapor changes it into tiny liquid droplets through condensation.
  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.

Cooling water vapor changes it into tiny liquid droplets through condensation.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which evidence best shows that wind can change Earths surface?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A sand dune moves after repeated strong winds..

  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: Moving sand dunes provide evidence that wind transports and deposits sediment.
  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.

Moving sand dunes provide evidence that wind transports and deposits sediment.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Rain flows over bare soil on a hillside and carries soil into a stream. What process is occurring?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Erosion.

  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: Erosion is the movement of weathered soil or rock by water, wind, ice, or gravity.
  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.

Erosion is the movement of weathered soil or rock by water, wind, ice, or gravity.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Why do communities build walls or plant vegetation near some shorelines?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is To reduce the movement of soil and sediment caused by waves..

  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: Barriers and vegetation can slow waves and help reduce coastal erosion.
  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.

Barriers and vegetation can slow waves and help reduce coastal erosion.

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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.