Spring 2026 Grade 5 Science Test · questions and answer key
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The Spring 2026 Grade 5 Science Test (New York State's Elementary-level science test, given to 5th grade students) is composed of 35 questions. The 30 released questions (18 multiple choice and 12 constructed response) are organized into seven question clusters below; questions 19–23 were not released. Select a cluster to see its questions with the answer key. Each question is listed with the NYSSLS performance expectation it assesses. Data on the percentage of students answering correctly is from NYSED.
Sunlight and Starlight · Questions 1–4
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | 4-PS4-2 | 0.29 |
| Question 2 | 5-ESS1-2 | 0.31 |
| Question 3 | 5-ESS1-2 | 0.46 |
| Question 4 | 5-ESS1-2 | 0.66 |
Minerals of New York State · Questions 5–9
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 5 | 5-PS1-3 | 0.56 |
| Question 6 | 5-PS1-3 | 0.54 |
| Question 7 | 5-PS1-2 | 0.45 |
| Question 8 | 5-PS1-4 | 0.60 |
| Question 9 | 5-PS1-3 | 0.58 |
Wolves in Yellowstone National Park · Questions 10–13
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 10 | 3-LS2-1 | 0.49 |
| Question 11 | 3-LS4-2 | 0.46 |
| Question 12 | 5-LS2-1 | 0.23 |
| Question 13 | 3-LS4-3 | 0.46 |
Information Transfer · Questions 14–18
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 14 | 4-PS4-3 | 0.24 |
| Question 15 | 4-PS3-2 | 0.67 |
| Question 16 | 4-PS3-3 | 0.52 |
| Question 17 | 3-5-ETS1-2 | 0.42 |
| Question 18 | 4-PS4-1 | 0.08 |
Hurricane Formation · Questions 24–27
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 24 | 3-ESS2-3 | 0.38 |
| Question 25 | 3-ESS2-1 | 0.18 |
| Question 26 | 3-ESS2-1 | 0.43 |
| Question 27 | 3-ESS2-2 | 0.56 |
Locust Trees · Questions 28–31
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 28 | 4-LS1-1 | 0.07 |
| Question 29 | 3-LS3-1 | 0.49 |
| Question 30 | 4-LS1-1 | 0.51 |
| Question 31 | 5-LS2-1 | 0.26 |
Natural Energy Resources · Questions 32–35
| Question | Standard | % correct |
|---|---|---|
| Question 32 | 5-ESS2-1 | 0.49 |
| Question 33 | 4-ESS3-1 | 0.31 |
| Question 34 | 5-ESS3-1 | 0.09 |
| Question 35 | 4-PS3-2 | 0.70 |
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