Fifth Grade Math & Science TAKS
TEST FORMAT: Math Test includes booklet and a separate answer document. Most questions are multiple-choice with four answer choices. Not here may be used as a choice. Limited number of open-ended griddable items on test. Strongly encouraged to use mathematics chart attached to test.
TAKS Blueprint TAKS objectivesNumber of Items Objective 1: Numbers, Operations, and Quantitative Reasoning 11 Objective 2: Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning 7 Objective 3: Geometry and Spatial Reasoning 7 Objective 4: Measurement 7 Objective 5: Probability and Statistics 4 Objective 6: Mathematical Processes and Tools 8 Total number of items44
Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning. The student is expected to: read, write, compare and order whole numbers and decimals. generate equivalent fractions. add and subtract whole numbers and decimals. multiply and divide whole numbers. identify prime and common factors of a set of whole numbers. add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators.
Objective 1 Example Mrs. Reyes is shopping for new clothes. She has $50 to spend. She wants to buy a shirt for $18.39, shorts for $22.64, and a hat for $5.27. All prices include tax. How much money will she have left after paying for these three items? a. $46.30c. $8.97 b. $31.61 d. $3.70
Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning. The student is expected to: use lists, tables, charts and diagrams to find patterns and make generalizations. identify prime and composite numbers. use pictures to make generalizations about determining all possible combinations. select from and use diagrams and number sentences to represent real-life situations.
Objective 2 Example Which list shows all the factors of the composite number 18? a. 1,2,3,4,18 b. 2,9 c. 2,3,6,9 d. 1,2,3,6,9,18 Which of these is a prime number? a.27 b.39 c.33 d.29
Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning. The student is expected to: identify critical attributes, including parallel, perpendicular and congruent parts of shapes and solids. use critical attributes to define geometric shapes or solids. sketch the results of translations, rotations, and reflections. locate and name points on a coordinate grid using ordered pairs of whole numbers.
Objective 3 Example Look at the figure below. Which statement about this figure is true? a.The figure is a cone. b.The figure has 4 faces. c.The figure has 2 rectangular faces. d.The figure has no vertices.
Objective 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement. The student is expected to: describe numerical relationships between units. of measure within the same measurement system, such as an inch is 1/12 of a foot. measure volume using cubic units. measure to solve problems involving length, weight, capacity, time temperature, and area.
Objective 4 Example Mike wants to watch a movie on television. The movie starts at 8:00 p.m. and is 135 minutes long. What time will the movie end? a.9:35 p.m. b.10:00 p.m. c.10:15 p.m. d.10:35 p.m.
Objective 5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics. The student is expected to: use fractions to describe the results of an experiment. use tables of related number pairs to make line graphs. graph a given set of data using an appropriate graphical representation, such as a picture or line. describe characteristics of data presented in tables and graphs.
Objective 5 Example Valerie has 5 pens, 4 markers, and 3 pencils in her backpack. If Valerie reaches into her backpack and pulls out something to write with without looking, what is the probability that it will be a pencil? a. 3/4c. 1/3 b. 5/12d. 1/4 **Note: Students should be able to recognize a fraction in simplified form.
Objective 6: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving. The student is expected to: identify math in everyday situations. relate informal language to mathematical language and symbols. make generalizations from patterns or sets of examples and nonexamples. select or develop an appropriate problem solving strategy, including drawing a table, picture, working backwards, guessing and checking. use the problem-solving model to make a plan, carry out the plan, and then evaluate the solution.
Objective 6 Example A theater has 12 rows with 15 seats in each row. If 108 seats are occupied, which of the following shows a way to find the number of empty seats in the theater? a. Subtract 108 from the product of 15 and 12 b. Subtract 15 from the product of 108 and 12 c. Add 108 to the product of 15 and 12 d. Add 15 to the product of 108 and 12
Some vocabulary to review… Approximate Composite numbers Coordinate grid Coordinates Cubic units Denominator Factor(s) Halfway Median Number sentence Numerator Ordered pair Relationship
Math TAKS test is…… Monday, April 4 th 2 nd administration is May 17 th 3 rd administration is June 28 th
What can you do at home? Check and Review homework with your child. Identify math in everyday situations and discuss with your child. Encourage the use of strategies on all math assignments. Work through and discuss objective packets with your child.
TEST FORMAT: Science Test includes booklet and a separate answer document. Most questions are multiple-choice with four answer choices. Limited number of gridded answers as well as cluster questions. It will cover science TEKS from grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Science Blueprint
Science TAKS Objective 1 The student will understand the nature of science. –Scientific process –Science safety –Critical thinking and scientific problem solving –Using a variety of tools and methods
Objective 1 Example
Science TAKS Objective 2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the life sciences. –Characteristics of plants and animals –Living organisms needs for survival –Patterns and cycles of nature –Adaptations –Inherited traits
Objective 2 Example
Science TAKS Objective 3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the physical sciences. –Forces –Matter –energy
Objective 3 Example
Science TAKS Objective 4 The student will demonstrate an understanding of earth sciences. –Earth’s changing surface –Weather –Cycles such as seasons, lunar, and nitrogen –Weathering and erosion
Objective 4 Example
Science Vocabulary Vocabulary from Red Study Guide Vocabulary Website Flashcard Website
Science TAKS test is…… April 28 th
What can you do at home? Check and Review homework with your child. Go over and discuss your child’s weekly Science Packets Encourage the use of strategies on all science assignments. (Show your work.) Study for warm-up quizzes.