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Key Facts: GA Milestones Grade 5 Science Exam
The Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science EOG is administered by the Georgia Department of Education as part of the required Georgia Milestones Assessment System.
Science is the only science subject tested in grades 3 through 5 of the Georgia Milestones program, given at grade 5.
The test measures the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for fifth-grade science across life, physical, and earth science.
Life science makes up about 42 percent of the Grade 5 science test, the largest share of the three domains.
Physical science makes up about 35 percent of the Grade 5 science test.
Earth science makes up about 23 percent of the Grade 5 science test.
The Grade 5 science test contains about 55 to 65 items, mostly multiple-choice with some technology-enhanced items.
Results are reported in four achievement levels, where Proficient Learner indicates the student has met grade-level standards.
The science test is given online in two sections, with about 75 minutes of total testing time.
The test is free to students and administered by Georgia public school districts.
The Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science EOG is Georgia's free, online state assessment that measures fifth-grade mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence across life, physical, and earth science, reported in four achievement levels where Proficient Learner meets the standard.
Sample GA Milestones Grade 5 Science Practice Questions
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1A student cuts a sheet of paper into small pieces. What kind of change is this?
2Which of these is the best example of a chemical change?
3A model car weighs 250 grams. It is taken apart into its body, wheels, and motor. If the parts are weighed separately and added together, what should the total mass be?
4A student mixes sand and water in a cup. Which method is the best way to separate the sand from the water?
5A student stirs sugar into a cup of warm water until the sugar disappears. What has formed?
6Which change of state happens when water vapor in the air cools and turns into tiny liquid water droplets?
7A student rubs a balloon on her hair and the balloon then sticks to a wall. What causes the balloon to stick?
8Which material is the best conductor of electricity?
9A simple circuit has a battery, wires, and a light bulb. The bulb lights up. What happens if there is a break in the wire?
10How is an electromagnet different from a regular bar magnet?
About the GA Milestones Grade 5 Science Exam
The Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science End-of-Grade (EOG) assessment is part of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS), the statewide testing program for students in grades 3 through 8 and selected high school courses. Science is tested at grade 5, where it measures how well students have learned the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for fifth-grade science. The test is given online near the end of the school year and is built around three domains: life science, physical science, and earth science, along with science and engineering practices. The Grade 5 science test contains about 55 to 65 items, mostly multiple-choice with some technology-enhanced items, and is given in two sections. Life science makes up the largest share of the test at about 42 percent, followed by physical science at about 35 percent and earth science at about 23 percent. Results are reported in four achievement levels, where Proficient Learner means the student has met grade-level standards. The test is free to students and administered through Georgia public school districts.
Exam sponsor: Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Assessment and Accountability Division. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
About 75 minutes of testing time for science, given in two sections of roughly 35 to 40 minutes each. Students may have as much time as they need within the regular school day, plus accommodations per IEPs and 504 plans.
Passing Score
Results are reported in four achievement levels: Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, and Distinguished Learner. Proficient Learner indicates the student has met the grade-level standards.
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for students; the assessment is funded by the state of Georgia and administered by public school districts.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Life Science
Classifying organisms such as vertebrates and plants, inherited versus acquired traits, plant and animal cell parts and functions, how microorganisms benefit or harm larger organisms, and producers, consumers, and decomposers in food webs (S5L1, S5L2, S5L3, S5L4).
Physical Science
An object as the sum of its parts and conservation of mass, physical versus chemical changes, mixtures and solutions and separating them, and electricity and magnetism including circuits, conductors, insulators, magnets, and electromagnets (S5P1, S5P2, S5P3).
Earth Science
Surface features formed by constructive processes such as deposition and volcanoes and destructive processes such as weathering, erosion, and earthquakes, plus technology used to reduce their effects (S5E1).
Preparing for the GA Milestones Grade 5 Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Results are reported in four achievement levels: Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, and Distinguished Learner. Proficient Learner indicates the student has met the grade-level standards.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: About 75 minutes of testing time for science, given in two sections of roughly 35 to 40 minutes each. Students may have as much time as they need within the regular school day, plus accommodations per IEPs and 504 plans.
- Exam / certification fees: Free for students; the assessment is funded by the state of Georgia and administered by public school districts. Official sources
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- Work through all 100 available questions
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GA Milestones Grade 5 Science: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science test?
It is Georgia's End-of-Grade science assessment for fifth graders, part of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System. Given near the end of the school year, it measures how well students have mastered the Georgia Standards of Excellence for fifth-grade science across life, physical, and earth science.
What topics are on the Grade 5 Science Milestones test?
The test covers life science (classification, inherited and acquired traits, cells, microorganisms, and food webs), physical science (matter, physical and chemical changes, mixtures and solutions, and electricity and magnetism), and earth science (constructive and destructive processes that shape the Earth's surface).
How is the Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science test scored?
Student results are reported in one of four achievement levels: Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, and Distinguished Learner. Proficient Learner means the student has met the grade-level standards.
How long is the Grade 5 Science Milestones test?
Science testing takes about 75 minutes, given in two sections of roughly 35 to 40 minutes each. Students may have as much time as they need within the regular school day, plus any accommodations they qualify for.
How many questions are on the test and what types are used?
The Grade 5 science test has about 55 to 65 items, mostly multiple-choice with some technology-enhanced items that use tools like drag-and-drop. The items are spread across the life, physical, and earth science domains.
Is the Georgia Milestones Grade 5 Science test free?
Yes. The test is free to students because it is funded by the state of Georgia and administered through public school districts as part of Georgia's required state assessment program.