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Free STAAR (Texas) practice test — Grade 5

10 original STAAR (Texas)-style questions for Grade 5, with answers and full explanations. No signup needed.

These free STAAR-style practice questions cover the tested TEKS for your child's grade — the same standards Texas assesses every spring.

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Question 1Add & Subtract Fractions
Lena ate 1/3 of a pizza and her brother ate 1/4 of the same pizza. How much of the pizza did they eat together?
  1. A7/12
  2. B5/12
  3. C3/7
  4. D1/2
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Correct answer: A

Find a common denominator (12). 1/3 = 4/12 and 1/4 = 3/12. Add: 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12. 💡 Strategy tip: Convert to like denominators before adding fractions.

Question 2Classify 2D Shapes
What is the name of the shape that has four right angles and four sides of equal length?
  1. ARectangle
  2. BRhombus
  3. CTrapezoid
  4. DKite
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Correct answer: B

A rhombus is a special type of quadrilateral where all four sides are of equal length. While a rectangle also has four right angles, its sides are not necessarily all equal in length. 💡 Strategy tip: Remember that all sides of a rhombus are equal.

Question 3Coordinate Plane
On a coordinate grid, the point (4, ‑2) is plotted. Which quadrant does this point lie in?
  1. AQuadrant I
  2. BQuadrant II
  3. CQuadrant III
  4. DQuadrant IV
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Correct answer: D

Both coordinates are positive for x and negative for y, which places the point in Quadrant IV. 💡 Strategy tip: Remember the sign of x and y determines the quadrant.

Question 4Decimal Operations
Lila bought a notebook for $4.75 and a pack of pens for $2.68. How much did she spend in total?
  1. A$7.43
  2. B$6.43
  3. C$7.33
  4. D$7.44
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Correct answer: A

Add the amounts: 4.75 + 2.68 = 7.43. The sum is $7.43. 💡 Strategy tip: Line up the decimal points before adding.

Question 5Divide with Fractions
A soccer coach cuts a pizza into equal slices. If each player gets 1/4 of a slice and the pizza is shared equally between 2 players, how much pizza does each player receive?
  1. A1/6
  2. B1/8
  3. C1/2
  4. D1/12
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Correct answer: B

Dividing a unit fraction by a whole number multiplies the denominator: (1/4) ÷ 2 = 1/(4·2) = 1/8. 💡 Strategy tip: When you divide a fraction by a whole number, keep the numerator the same and multiply the denominator by that whole number.

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Question 6Multiply & Divide Multi-Digit
A farmer has 24 rows of corn, and each row has 7 corn stalks. How many corn stalks are in all?
  1. A168
  2. B171
  3. C164
  4. D179
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Correct answer: A

Multiply the number of rows by the stalks per row: 24 × 7 = 168 corn stalks. 💡 Strategy tip: Use repeated addition or the standard algorithm for 2‑digit multiplication.

Question 7Multiply Fractions
A baker uses 3/4 cup of sugar for one batch of cookies. How much sugar is needed for 5 batches?
  1. A3 3/4 cups
  2. B3 1/2 cups
  3. C5/4 cups
  4. D4 1/4 cups
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Correct answer: A

Multiply the fraction by the whole number: 3/4 × 5 = 15/4 = 3 3/4 cups. 💡 Strategy tip: Multiply the numerator by the whole number, then simplify.

Question 8Income, Taxes & Budgeting
Ms. Torres earns $3,000 in gross income each month. Her paycheck shows $450 taken out for income tax and $230 taken out for payroll taxes. What is her net income each month?
  1. A$3,000
  2. B$2,550
  3. C$2,770
  4. D$2,320
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Correct answer: D

Net income is gross income minus all deductions: $3,000 - $450 - $230 = $2,320. Gross income is what you earn; net income is what you actually take home. Strategy tip: Gross = before deductions. Net = after deductions. Net is always smaller.

Question 9Numerical Expressions & Patterns
🔢 If the rule for a pattern is to multiply the previous term by 3, and the first term is 4, what is the third term?
  1. A12
  2. B36
  3. C108
  4. D9
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Correct answer: B

First term: 4. Second term: 4×3 = 12. Third term: 12×3 = 36. Option B is correct. 💡 Strategy tip: When a pattern uses multiplication, raise the factor to the appropriate power: term_n = first×3^{n-1}.

Question 10Order of Operations
🧁 A bakery sells 4 trays of cupcakes. Each tray has (6 + 3) cupcakes. How many cupcakes are sold in total?
  1. A36
  2. B27
  3. C45
  4. D30
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Correct answer: A

First add the numbers inside the parentheses: 6 + 3 = 9 cupcakes per tray. Then multiply by the number of trays: 4 × 9 = 36 cupcakes. 💡 Strategy tip: Do the addition inside the parentheses before multiplying.

STAAR (Texas) FAQ

Which grades take the STAAR?

Texas students take STAAR Math and Reading Language Arts in grades 3–8, with Science in grades 5 and 8 and Social Studies in grade 8.

What score does my child need to pass?

STAAR reports four performance levels; 'Approaches Grade Level' or above counts as passing, while 'Meets' and 'Masters' signal stronger command of the standards.

Are these real STAAR questions?

No — they're original questions written to the tested TEKS standards and STAAR formats. Released tests are freely available from TEA and pair well with fresh practice like this.

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