3-LS3-1 | Inheritance and Variation · NYS standard · Grade 5 test questions
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms.
Clarification statement: Patterns are the similarities and differences in traits shared between offspring and their parents, or among siblings. Emphasis is on organisms other than humans.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include genetic mechanisms of inheritance and prediction of traits. Assessment is limited to non-human examples.
Grade 5 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 3-LS3-1 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 Grade 5 Test | Locust Trees | Question 29 |
| Spring 2025 Grade 5 Test | Traits and Survival of Dogs | Question 1 |
| Traits and Survival of Dogs | Question 2 |
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