Fifth-Grade Math in Texas (STAAR): 49 Free Printable Worksheets, One Concept Per Page

Use this Texas Grade 5 math collection to choose a skill for focused review. Begin with a topic from your classwork, work independently, and review any missed steps before choosing the next topic.

The topic list includes core Grade 5 skills, supporting review, and extension practice. A worksheet title is not proof that every question matches a particular TEKS expectation. The notes below distinguish the official expectation from broader practice.

What’s on this page

Forty-nine topic links are listed below. TEKS references identify related expectations; supporting and extension topics are labeled separately. Every file does one job. A student practicing decimal division is not also being quizzed on volume, and a student working through line plots is not getting pulled sideways into fractions. One skill, one page of practice, one clear focus.

Each PDF opens with a one-page Quick Review that explains the skill in plain language and walks through a fully worked example. Then come around 14-17 practice problems that build from easy to genuinely challenging, followed by word problems that put the skill in a real situation. The last page is a student-facing answer key, not bare answers, but short, friendly explanations a fifth grader can read alone and actually learn from.

Place Value and Number Sense

• Understanding Place Value, [5.2(A)] name the value of every digit in a multi-digit number
• Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10, Supporting place-value review; multiplying or dividing changes each digit’s place value
• Reading and Writing Decimals to Thousandths, [5.2(A)] say and write decimals out to the thousandths place
• Comparing and Ordering Decimals, [5.2(B)] line up the place values to compare and order decimals
• Rounding Decimals, TEKS focus: round decimals to tenths or hundredths

Operations with Whole Numbers

• Multiplying Multi-Digit Whole Numbers, [5.3(B)] the standard algorithm for multiplying large whole numbers
• Dividing by One-Digit Divisors, [5.3(C)] long division with single-digit divisors
• Dividing by Two-Digit Divisors, [5.3(C)] long division when the divisor has two digits
• Word Problems: Multiplication and Division, [5.4(B)] represent and solve multi-step whole-number problems using equations

Numerical Expressions and Patterns

• Order of Operations, [5.4(F)] PEMDAS, the order that makes every expression have one answer
• Parentheses, Brackets, and Braces, [5.4(E)] parentheses and brackets are specified; braces are extension notation
• Writing and Interpreting Numerical Expressions, [5.4(F)] turn a sentence into an expression, and read one back
• Prime Factorization, Extension: prime factorization builds on identifying prime and composite numbers
• Numerical Patterns and Relationships, [5.4(C)] spot the rule and continue the pattern

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

• Finding Common Denominators, [5.3(H)] rewrite fractions so they share a denominator
• Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators, [5.3(H)] find a common denominator, then add
• Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators, [5.3(H)] find a common denominator, then subtract
• Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers, [5.3(K)] work with the whole and fraction parts, including regrouping
• Estimating with Benchmark Fractions, [5.3(A)] use 0, 1/2, and 1 to estimate a fraction sum or difference
• Word Problems: Adding and Subtracting Fractions, [5.3(K)] fraction word problems with realistic numbers

Multiplying Fractions

• Fractions as Division, Supporting fraction concept; 5.3(L) specifically covers unit-fraction and whole-number division
• Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers, [5.3(I)] scale a fraction up using a whole-number multiplier
• Multiplying Fractions by Fractions, Extension beyond 5.3(I), which specifies a whole number multiplied by a fraction
• Multiplying Mixed Numbers, Extension practice; 5.3(I) specifies a whole number and a fraction
• Multiplication as Scaling (Resizing), Related concept: for positive numbers, a factor between 0 and 1 gives a smaller product
• Word Problems: Multiplying Fractions, [5.3(I)] fraction-of-a-whole stories you have to set up

Dividing with Unit Fractions

• Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers, [5.3(J)] split a unit fraction into a whole number of equal pieces
• Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions, [5.3(J)] how many halves, thirds, or fourths fit in a whole number
• Word Problems: Dividing with Unit Fractions, [5.3(L)] set up a division word problem with unit fractions

Decimal Operations

• Adding Decimals, [5.3(K)] line up the decimal points and add by place value
• Subtracting Decimals, [5.3(K)] line up the decimal points and subtract, regrouping when needed
• Multiplying Decimals, [5.3(E)] multiply like whole numbers, then count decimal places
• Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers, [5.3(G)] long division when the dividend has a decimal point
• Dividing Decimals by Decimals, Extension: 5.3(G) specifies decimal quotients with whole-number divisors
• Word Problems with Decimals, [5.3(K)] money, measurement, and other decimal word problems

Measurement and Data

• Converting Customary Units of Length, [5.7] inches, feet, yards, miles, and how to switch between them
• Converting Customary Units of Weight and Capacity, [5.7] ounces, pounds, cups, pints, quarts, gallons
• Converting Metric Units, [5.7] millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers, same idea for grams and liters
• Line Plots with Fractions, Related data practice: 5.9(A) uses dot plots for fractional measurements; 5.9(C) addresses interpreting data

Volume

• Understanding Volume and Unit Cubes, [5.6(A)] what volume measures, and how unit cubes fill a solid
• Measuring Volume by Counting Unit Cubes, [5.6(A)] count the cubes in layers to find a solid’s volume
• Volume of Rectangular Prisms, [5.6(B)] length × width × height, and base × height
• Additive Volume (Composite Figures), [5.4(H)] break a complicated solid into prisms and add the volumes
• Word Problems with Volume, [5.6(B)] real-world volume problems with boxes, tanks, and rooms

Geometry and Coordinate Graphing

• Understanding the Coordinate Plane, [5.8(A)] the x-axis, the y-axis, and how an ordered pair locates a point
• Graphing Points in the First Quadrant, [5.8(B)] plot points and read coordinates in the first quadrant
• Properties of Two-Dimensional Figures, [5.5] name the properties that make a shape a shape
• Classifying Two-Dimensional Figures, [5.5] sort polygons into categories and subcategories
• Graphing Patterns on the Coordinate Plane, [5.8(C)] graph two related patterns and compare the lines

How to use these worksheets at home

The trick with fifth-grade math is sequence. Skills here come in families, and a worksheet lands much softer when the one before it set it up. Try Finding Common Denominators before Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators, once a student is fluent at making the denominators match, the addition page feels like the same problem with one more step. Do Understanding Volume and Unit Cubes before Volume of Rectangular Prisms; the formula stops feeling like a rule to memorize and starts feeling like a description of what’s already happening in the box.

Keep the sessions short. Try a short session, then adjust its length to your student’s concentration and understanding. Regular review can help you notice which steps need more practice; no fixed schedule guarantees readiness. Let them keep a pencil and scratch paper handy and resist the urge to correct mid-problem, the answer key is there for after.

One more habit worth building: when a worksheet goes well, do the next skill in the same family the following session, while the idea is still warm. When one goes badly, don’t pile on, set it aside and come back to that single page in a few days. A skill that felt impossible on Tuesday often feels merely tricky by Friday, and a fifth grader who experiences that shift a few times starts to trust the process. That trust is worth as much as any single skill on the list.

A note about STAAR at Grade 5

STAAR Mathematics assesses Texas curriculum expectations. Use your school’s guidance and the official Grade 5 standards to decide which skills need review. The collection also includes supporting and extension topics, so it should not be treated as an exact assessment blueprint.

A short closing

Fifth-grade math is a year of new ideas, but it is not a year a student has to face all at once. Bookmark this page, print one PDF tonight, and let your fifth grader start with a single skill. Texas kids handle hard things well when the next step is clear, and a worksheet on the table is about as clear as it gets.

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Check the official Grade 5 expectations

Use the Texas Education Agency TEKS directory and select Mathematics, Web, Elementary, Grade 5. Section 111.7 describes the standards. Grade 5 decimal division uses whole-number divisors, fraction multiplication specifies a whole number and a fraction, and rounding focuses on tenths and hundredths. Broader topics in this collection can be useful extension practice; ask your teacher which skills to prioritize.

What to know about the Grade 5 STAAR math test

• It is taken online. STAAR is given online, with limited exceptions, so practice entering answers on a screen as well as on paper.
• Not all questions are multiple choice. Since the redesign, no more than 75% of points can come from multiple-choice questions. Other types include multiselect, inline choice, drag and drop, hot spot, number line, fraction model and equation editor, where students type the answer.
• Some questions are worth 2 points. Many of the newer question types can earn partial credit.
• No calculator. Calculators are not allowed on Grades 3 to 7 math unless a student qualifies for one as an accommodation.
• A reference sheet is provided. Students get the official Grade 5 Mathematics Reference Materials during the test.

Texas has passed a law (HB 8) that replaces STAAR with three shorter tests across the year, starting in the 2027-28 school year. Until then, the current STAAR format applies.

What is on the STAAR Grade 5 math reference sheet?

The official reference sheet gives students a short list of formulas and unit facts:

• Perimeter of a square (P = 4s) and a rectangle (P = 2l + 2w)
• Area of a square (A = s × s) and a rectangle (A = l × w or A = bh)
• Volume of a cube (V = s × s × s) and a rectangular prism (V = l × w × h or V = Bh)
• Customary and metric conversions for length, capacity, and weight or mass, such as 1 yard = 3 feet, 1 gallon = 4 quarts and 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams

The sheet does not explain when to use each formula. The Volume and Measurement and Data worksheets above are a good place to practice choosing the right one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free 5th grade STAAR math practice PDF?

Yes. Every worksheet on this page is a free printable PDF that focuses on one Grade 5 skill. TEA also posts official practice tests and released tests on its STAAR Released Test Questions page. A good plan is to take an official test first, then use these worksheets on the skills that gave your child trouble.

Do 5th graders get a reference sheet on the STAAR math test?

Yes. Students receive the official STAAR Grade 5 Mathematics Reference Materials. It lists perimeter, area and volume formulas for squares, rectangles, cubes and rectangular prisms, plus customary and metric conversions. You can download it from the TEA STAAR Mathematics Resources page to practice with it at home.

Can you use a calculator on the 5th grade STAAR math test?

No. TEA’s calculator policy does not allow calculators on the Grades 3 to 7 math tests unless a student meets the eligibility rules for an accommodation. That is why practicing multi-digit multiplication, long division and decimal work by hand matters so much in Grade 5.

What kinds of questions are on the 5th grade STAAR math test?

Students see multiple-choice questions plus newer types such as multiselect, inline choice, drag and drop, hot spot, number line, fraction model and typed answers. At most 75% of the points can come from multiple choice, and some questions are worth 2 points with partial credit.

Is STAAR being replaced in Texas?

Yes, but not right away. A 2025 Texas law (HB 8) replaces STAAR with three shorter tests given during the school year, starting in 2027-28. Until then, students take the current STAAR, so these worksheets and the official practice tests still apply.