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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 life science and ecosystems, 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

Which structure helps a plant take in water from the soil?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Roots.

  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: Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and help anchor the plant.
  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.

Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and help anchor the plant.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the main function of chlorophyll in many plants?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is It helps capture light energy for making food..

  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: Chlorophyll captures light energy used during photosynthesis.
  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.

Chlorophyll captures light energy used during photosynthesis.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

In a food chain, grass is eaten by a grasshopper and the grasshopper is eaten by a frog. What is the role of grass?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Producer.

  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: Grass makes its own food using light energy, so it is a producer.
  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.

Grass makes its own food using light energy, so it is a producer.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What would most likely happen to a rabbit population if the plants it eats became scarce?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The rabbit population would likely decrease..

  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: With less food available, fewer rabbits could survive and reproduce.
  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.

With less food available, fewer rabbits could survive and reproduce.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which relationship is shown when bees get nectar from flowers and carry pollen between flowers?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Both organisms benefit..

  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 bee receives food and the flower is helped with pollination, so both benefit.
  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 bee receives food and the flower is helped with pollination, so both benefit.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Why are decomposers important in an ecosystem?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is They return nutrients from dead matter to the environment..

  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: Decomposers break down dead organisms and return nutrients to soil and other parts of the ecosystem.
  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.

Decomposers break down dead organisms and return nutrients to soil and other parts of the ecosystem.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A student compares a bird wing, a bat wing, and an insect wing. What question is most useful?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is How are the structures similar and different for flight?.

  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: Comparing structure and function can explain how different organisms use wings for flight.
  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.

Comparing structure and function can explain how different organisms use wings for flight.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A cactus has a thick stem and a waxy outer covering. How do these traits help it survive?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is They help store water and reduce water loss..

  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: Water storage and a waxy covering help a cactus survive in a dry environment.
  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.

Water storage and a waxy covering help a cactus survive in a dry environment.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A trait is passed from parents to offspring through inherited information. Which is an inherited trait in humans?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Natural eye color.

  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: Natural eye color is influenced by inherited information, while the other examples are acquired or learned.
  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.

Natural eye color is influenced by inherited information, while the other examples are acquired or learned.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A farmer notices that plants with more sunlight grow taller than plants with little sunlight. What is the best next step?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Repeat the investigation while measuring sunlight and plant growth..

  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: Repeating a controlled investigation with measurements provides stronger evidence about the relationship.
  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.

Repeating a controlled investigation with measurements provides stronger evidence about the relationship.

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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.