Top 10 5th Grade STAAR Math Practice Questions
TL;DR: Fifth grade STAAR Math is the biggest test of your child’s elementary years. Decimals, fraction operations, and volume all land here, and the redesigned STAAR mixes question types in ways earlier tests did not. These 10 practice questions match that style and topic mix, so they double as a real preview. Try them together, talk through the reasoning, and you will spot the topics that still need a few more rounds before test day.
Key takeaways:
- STAAR Grade 5 Math follows the Texas TEKS – decimals, fractions, volume, geometry, and personal financial literacy.
- Fully online with multiple question types (multiple choice, griddable, drag-and-drop, equation editor).
- Around 32-34 items, no strict time limit (most students finish in 2-3 hours).
- No calculator at grade 5 – on-screen reference sheet has volume formulas and conversions.
- “Approaches” is the lowest passing mark; “Meets” is the on-grade-level target.
1- A bag contains \(65\) cards, and \(13\) of them are white. What fraction of the cards in the bag are white?
A. \(\frac{1}{5}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{13}{52}\)
2- The fraction \(\frac{3}{11}\) is equivalent to which of the following expressions?
A. \(11 \div 3\)
B. \(3 \div 11\)
C. \(3 \times 11\)
D. \(3 + 11\)
3- For which of the following equations is \(A = 20\) a solution?
A. \(A + 20 = 40\)
B. \(A – 20 = 40\)
C. \(A \times 20 = 40\)
D. \(A \div 20 = 40\)
4- A car travels at a constant speed of \(50\) miles per hour. How many hours will it take the car to travel \(425\) miles?
A. \(7.5\) hours
B. \(8\) hours
C. \(8.25\) hours
D. \(8.5\) hours
5- \(50\) is what percent of \(40\)?
A. \(20\%\)
B. \(25\%\)
C. \(125\%\)
D. \(150\%\)
6- The perimeter of the trapezoid below is \(52\). What is its area? _________
7- The area of a circle is \(64\pi\). What is the circumference of the circle?
A. \(8 π\)
B. \(16 π\)
C. \(32 π\)
D. \(64 π\)
8- A rope weighs 800 grams per meter of length. What is the weight in kilograms of 12.2 meters of this rope? (1 kilograms = 1000 grams)
A. 0.0976
B. 0.976
C. 9.76
D. 9760
9- Solve.
\(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{4}{5} – \frac{3}{10} =?\)
A. \(\frac{9}{10}\)
B. \(\frac{2}{10}\)
C. 1
D. 2
10- How many \(\frac{1}{4}\) cup servings are in a package of cheese that contains \(6 \frac{1}{2}\) cups altogether?_________
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Answers:
1- A
There are \(65\) cards in the bag and \(13\) of them are white. Then, \(13\) out of \(65\) cards are white. You can write this as: \(\frac{13}{65}\).
To simplify this fraction, divide both numerator and denominator by \(13\). Then:
\(\frac{13}{65}=\frac{1}{5}\)
2- B
\(\frac{3}{11}\) means \(3\) is divided by \(11\). The fraction line simply means division or \(÷\). Therefore, we can write \(\frac{3}{11}\) as \(3 ÷ 11\).
3- A
Plugin \(20\) for A in the equations. Only option A works.
\(A+20=40\)
\(20+20=40\)
4- D
\(50\) miles: \(1\) hour
\(425\) miles: \(425 ÷ 50 = 8.5\) hours
5- C
Use percent formula:
\(part =\frac{percent}{100}× whole\)
\(50=\frac{percent}{100}× 40⇒ 50 = \frac{percent ×40}{100}⇒ 50 = \frac{percent ×4}{10}\)
multiply both sides by \(10\).
\(500 =\) percent \(×4\), divide both sides by \(4\).
\(125 =\) percent
6- 104
First, find the missing side of the trapezoid. The perimeter of the trapezoid below is \(52\). Therefore, the missing side of the trapezoid (its height) is: \(52-12-18-14=52-44=8\)
Area of a trapezoid: \(A = \frac{1}{2} h (b_{1} + b_{2}) = \frac{1}{2} (8) (12 + 14) = 104\)
7- B
Use the area and circumference of a circle formula.
Area of a circle = \(πr^2 ⇒ 64π = πr^2 ⇒ r= 8\)
Circumference of a circle = \(2πr ⇒ C = 2×8×π ⇒ C =16π\)
8- C
\(1\) meter of the rope \(= 800\) grams \(12.2\) meter of the rope \(=\) \(12.2 × 800 =9,760 \) grams \(= 9.76\) kilograms
9- C
\(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{4}{5} – \frac{3}{10} = \frac{(5×1)+(2×4)-(1×3)}{10} =\frac{10}{10}=1\)
10- 26
To solve this problem, divide \(6\frac{1}{2}\) by \(\frac{1}{4}\).
\(6\frac{1}{2}÷\frac{1}{4}=\frac{13}{2}÷\frac{1}{4}=\frac{13}{2}×\frac{4}{1}=26\)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s on the 5 grade STAAR Math test?
STAAR Math at grade 5 follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and tests multi-digit operations with whole numbers and decimals, fractions with unlike denominators, volume of rectangular prisms, the coordinate plane, personal financial literacy, and multi-step word problems. Texas groups the items into reporting categories like Numerical Representations and Relationships, Computations and Algebraic Relationships, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis and Personal Financial Literacy.
How many questions are on the test, and how long does my child have?
Grade 5 STAAR Math has around 32 to 34 items (the exact count varies by year). The test isn’t strictly timed – the official policy is that students get a full school day if they need it, but most kids finish in 2 to 3 hours. Your child can take breaks.
Is STAAR Math paper-based or computer-based?
STAAR is now fully online in nearly all Texas districts (the state moved to a digital-first model under House Bill 3906). A small number of students still take paper versions with an accommodation. Practice some questions on a screen so the format isn’t a surprise.
What kinds of question types appear on STAAR Math?
Multiple choice (four answer options), plus griddable items where your child enters a numeric answer using a grid, drag-and-drop, multi-select, equation editor, and hot-spot questions. Around 25 to 30% of items are now non-multiple-choice on the redesigned STAAR.
Is a calculator allowed?
No – calculators aren’t allowed on grade 5 STAAR Math. A reference sheet is provided online (and on paper for paper testers) with common formulas and conversions. Your child needs to know their multiplication facts and basic operations cold.
What’s a passing score on STAAR Math?
STAAR reports performance levels: Did Not Meet, Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level. “Approaches” is the lowest passing mark; “Meets” is the on-grade-level target. Cut scores adjust by year, but at grade 5 Math, “Approaches” is typically around 1340-1370 on the scale score.
When is STAAR Math given?
STAAR Math at grades 3-5 is given each spring, usually in April or early May. Your district will publish the exact testing window. Most fifth graders take the test on a single morning.
What’s the best way to study for STAAR Math?
Three habits help most: (1) short daily practice (15-20 minutes), (2) at least one full-length practice test under realistic conditions a couple of weeks out, and (3) reviewing every missed problem to figure out whether the slip was careless or a real gap. The Top 10 questions on this page are a quick snapshot of what to expect.
What if my child gets stuck on a question during the test?
Teach them to flag and move on. STAAR lets students skip questions and come back later – getting hung up on one problem can cost a child five easier points elsewhere. Encourage “if you don’t see it in 30 seconds, mark it and go.”
Where can my child get more STAAR practice?
EffortlessMath has grade-5 STAAR practice tests, topic-by-topic worksheets, and full study guides. The Related Lessons section below links to step-by-step explanations of the most common stumbling points – long division, fractions, and multi-step word problems.
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