FREE 5th Grade MCAS Math Practice Test

For this practice test, we’ve selected 20 real questions from past exams for your students’ MCAS Practice test. Your student will have the chance to try out the most common 5th-grade MCAS Math questions. For every question, there is an in-depth explanation of how to solve the question and how to avoid mistakes next time.

Use our free 5th Grade MCAS Math practice tests and study resources (updated for 2026) to help your students ace the 5th Grade MCAS Math test! Make sure to follow some of the related links at the bottom of this post to get a better idea of what kind of mathematics questions students need to practice.

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1- What is the length of the line segment shown on the number line below?

A. 6

B. 7

C. 8

D. 9

2- If a rectangle is 30 feet by 45 feet, what is its area?

A. 1350

B. 1250

C. 1000

D. 870

3- If a vehicle is driven 32 miles on Monday, 35 miles on Tuesday, and 29 miles on Wednesday, what is the average number of miles driven each day?

A. 32

B. 33

C. 34

D. 35

4- Peter traveled 120 miles in 4 hours and Jason traveled 160 miles in 8 hours. What is the ratio of the average speed of Peter to the average speed of Jason?

A. 3: 2

B. 2: 3

C. 5: 9

D. 5: 6

5- If \(x=- 8\), which equation is true?

A. \(x(2x-4)=120\)

B. \(8 (4-x)=96\)

C. \(2 (4x+6)=79\)

D. \(6x-2=-46\)

6- A circle has a diameter of 8 inches. What is its approximate circumference?
(\(π = 3.14\))

A. 6.28 inches

B. 25.12 inches

C. 34.85 inches

D. 35.12 inches

7- A woman owns a dog walking business. If 3 workers can walk 9 dogs, how many dogs can 5 workers walk?

A. 13

B. 15

C. 17

D. 19

8- What are the coordinates of the intersection of x–axis and the y–axis on a coordinate plane?

A. \((5, 5)\)

B. \((1, 1)\)

C. \((0, 0)\)

D. \((0, 11)\)

9- Jack added 19 to the product of 16 and 26. What is this sum?

A. 61

B. 330

C. 435

D. 135

10- Joe makes $4.75 per hour at his work. If he works 8 hours, how much money will he earn?

A. $32.00

B. $34.75

C. $36.50

D. $38.00

11- Which of the following is an obtuse angle?

A. 89\(^\circ\)

B. 55\(^\circ\)

C. 143\(^\circ\)

D. 235\(^\circ\)

12- What is the value of \(6 – 3 \frac{4}{9}\)?

A. \(\frac{23}{9}\)

B. \(3\frac{4}{9}\)

C. \(-\frac{1}{9}\)

D. \(\frac{42}{9}\)

13- The bride and groom invited 220 guests to their wedding. 190 guests arrived. What percent of the guest list was not present?

A. \(90\%\)

B. \(20\%\)

C. \(23.32\%\)

D. \(13.64\%\)

14- Frank wants to compare these two measurements.
\(18.023 kg \space ……. \space 18,023 g\)
Which symbol should he use?

A. \(<\)

B. \(>\)

C. \(≠\)

D. \(=\)

15- Aria was hired to teach three identical 5th-grade math courses, which entailed being present in the classroom for 36 hours altogether. At $25 per class hour, how much did Aria earn for teaching one course?

A. $50

B. $300

C. $600

D. $1400

16- In a classroom of 60 students, 22 are male. What percentage of the class is female?

A. \(51\%\)

B. \(59\%\)

C. \(63\%\)

D. \(73\%\)

17- In a party, 6 soft drinks are required for every 9 guests. If there are 171 guests, how many soft drinks are required?

A. 9

B. 27

C. 114

D. 171

18- While at work, Emma checks her email once every 90 minutes. In 9 hours, how many times does she check her email?

A. 4 Times

B. 5 Times

C. 6 Times

D. 7 Times

19- In a classroom of 44 students, 18 are male. About what percentage of the class is female?

A. \(63\%\)

B. \(51\%\)

C. \(59\%\)

D. \(53\%\)

20- A florist has 516 flowers. How many full bouquets of 12 flowers can he make?

A. 40

B. 41

C. 43

D. 45

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Answers:

2- A
Use the area of the rectangle formula.
Area \(=\) length \(×\) width \(⇒ A = 30 × 45 ⇒ A = 1,350\)

3- A
\(average (mean) = \frac{sum \space of \space terms}{number \space of \space terms}⇒ average= \frac{32+35+29}{3}⇒ average = 32\)

4- A
Peter’s speed \(= \frac{120}{4}= 30\)
Jason’s speed \(= \frac{160}{8}=20\)
\(\frac{The \space average \space speed \space of \space peter}{The \space average \space speed \space of \space Jason}=\frac{30}{20}\)
equals to: \(\frac{3}{2}\)or 3: 2

5- B
Plug in \(x=- 8\) in each equation.
\(x(2x-4)=120→(-8)(2(-8)-4)=(-8)×(-16-4)=160\)
\(8 (4-x)=96→8(4-(-8)=8(12)=96\)
\(2 (4x+6)=79→2(4(-8)+6)=2(-32+6)=-52\)
\(6x-2=-46→6(-8)-2=-48-2=-50\)
Only option B is correct.

6- B
The diameter of the circle is 8 inches. Therefore, the radius of the circle is 4 inches.
Use the circumference of the circle formula.
\(C = 2πr ⇒ C = 2 × 3.14 × 4 ⇒ C = 25.12\)

7- B
3 workers can walk 9 dogs ⇒ 1 worker can walk 3 dogs.
5 workers can walk \((5 × 3) 15\) dogs.

8- C
The horizontal axis in the coordinate plane is called the x-axis. The vertical axis is called the y-axis. The point at which the two axes intersect is called the origin. The origin is at 0 on the x-axis and 0 on the y-axis.

9- C
\(19 + (16 × 26) = 19 + 416 = 435\)

10- D
1 hour: \($4.75\)
8 hours: \(8 × $4.75 = $38\)

11- C
An obtuse angle is an angle of greater than 90\(^\circ\) and less than 180\(^\circ\). From the options provided, only option C (143 degrees) is an obtuse angle.

12- A
\(6 – 3\frac{4}{9}=\frac{54}{9}-\frac{31}{9}=\frac{23}{9}\)

13- D
The number of guests that are not present are \((220 – 190) 30\) out of \(220 =\frac{30}{220}\)
Change the fraction to percent:
\(\frac{30}{220}×100\%=13.64\%\)

14- D
Each kilogram is 1,000 grams.
18,023 grams \(= (\frac{18,023}{1,000}) =18.023\) kilograms.
Therefore, the two amounts provided are equal.

15- B
Aria teaches 36 hours for three identical courses. Therefore, she teaches 12 hours for each course. Aria earns $25 per hour. Therefore, she earned $300 (\(12 × 25\)) for each course.

16- C
The number of female students in the class is \((60 – 22) 38\) out of \(60 = \frac{38}{60}\)
Change the fraction to percent:
\(\frac{38}{60} 3 ×100\%=63\%\)

17- C
Write a proportion and solve.
\(\frac{6 \space soft \space drinks}{9 \space guests}=\frac{x}{171 \space guests}\)
\(x =\frac{171×6}{9}⇒x=114\)

18- C
Every 90 minutes Emma checks her email.
In 9 hours (540 minutes), Emma checks her email \((540 ÷ 90) 6\) times.

19- C
There are 44 students in the class. 18 of them are male and 26 of them are female.
26 out of 44 are female. Then:
\(\frac{26}{44}=\frac{x}{100}→2,600=44x→x=2,600÷44≈59\%\)

20- C
Divide the number flowers by \(12: 516 ÷ 12 = 43\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MCAS?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is Massachusetts’ annual state assessment, given in math, ELA, and science in grades 3-10. The Next-Generation MCAS launched in 2017 with computer-based testing. The grade 5 math MCAS is built on the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, which aligns with Common Core.

What’s on the grade 5 MCAS math?

Five Common Core domains: Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten (place value, decimal operations), Number and Operations – Fractions (add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions), Measurement and Data (unit conversion, line plots, volume), and Geometry (coordinate plane, classifying 2D figures by attributes).

Is a calculator allowed on the grade 5 MCAS math?

No. Massachusetts does not permit calculators on grade 5 math. Students are expected to perform multi-digit multiplication, decimal operations, and fraction operations by hand. Calculator use begins at grade 6 in Massachusetts.

How long is the grade 5 MCAS math?

About 90 to 100 minutes total, typically split into two sessions across two days. Each session is roughly 45 to 50 minutes. Students with IEPs or 504 plans may receive extended time.

When is the MCAS given?

The grade 5 MCAS math is administered in late April through early June, over two days within the state-set testing window. Exact dates vary by district. Your child’s teacher will share the schedule a few weeks ahead.

How is the MCAS scored?

Massachusetts uses 4 achievement levels: Not Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, Meeting Expectations, and Exceeding Expectations. The state goal is Meeting Expectations or higher. Reports are sent home in late summer.

What’s the hardest grade 5 MCAS math topic?

For most grade 5 students, dividing decimals by decimals, multiplying mixed numbers, and finding volume of rectangular prisms are the three biggest challenges. Multi-step word problems combining these skills are also common stumbling blocks.

How long should we study for the grade 5 MCAS math?

For most grade 5 students, 4 to 6 weeks of consistent practice at 15 to 25 minutes per day is plenty. Take this practice test as a diagnostic first, drill the weakest topic, then build up to mixed-topic timed practice in the final two weeks.

Does the MCAS include open-ended math questions?

Yes. Next-Gen MCAS grade 5 math includes a few open-response items asking students to show work and explain reasoning. These are scored using a rubric and can earn partial credit. Most of the test is multiple-choice or technology-enhanced.

Where can I find more grade 5 MCAS math practice?

EffortlessMath has the 5th Grade MCAS Math for Beginners workbook covering every grade-5 Massachusetts standard and the 5th Grade MCAS Math Test Prep Bundle with multiple full-length practice tests.

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