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Key Facts: ACAP ELA Grade 5 Exam
ACAP Summative is Alabama's criterion-referenced Grades 2–8 ELA and math assessment, with science in Grades 4, 6, and 8 only (ALSDE).
Grade 5 ELA is given in four timed sessions totaling about 65 items and 58 blueprint score points (ALSDE).
Achievement is reported in Levels 1–4; Level 3 + Level 4 = proficient on state proficiency tables.
Testing is computer-based on DRC INSIGHT with timed sessions.
There is no family testing fee for eligible Alabama public school students.
2025–26 spring window: March 16–April 24, 2026 (ALSDE assessment calendar memo).
ACAP Summative Grade 5 ELA is Alabama's spring statewide assessment (~65 items across four sessions, 58 blueprint points) with Level 1–4 results; Level 3+4 counts as proficient on state reporting.
Sample ACAP ELA Grade 5 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the ACAP ELA Grade 5 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1The word unbreakable has three meaningful parts. Which choice correctly names those parts?
2Which word is correctly divided into syllables?
3In the word transportation, the base transport means 'to carry across.' What does the suffix -ation most likely do?
4Which word contains a Greek or Latin root that means 'write'?
5How many syllables are in the word disagreement when it is pronounced carefully?
6Which spelling correctly shows the base word happy with the suffix -ness?
7In preview, the prefix pre- means 'before.' Which other word uses pre- with the same meaning?
8Which word has a closed first syllable (short vowel sound before a final consonant in that syllable)?
9The word reconstruct has the prefix re- and the base construct. What does reconstruct most nearly mean?
10Which pair of words shares the same Latin root meaning 'to see'?
About the ACAP ELA Grade 5 Exam
ACAP Summative Grade 5 ELA is Alabama's required spring statewide summative assessment for grade 5 students, administered by the Alabama State Department of Education on the DRC INSIGHT platform. It measures Alabama Course of Study Standards with mixed item types and timed sessions. Practice questions on OpenExamPrep are free English-language multiple-choice study aids covering topics from the official reporting categories; they do not replace authentic constructed responses, listening tasks, technology-enhanced items, or the secure official assessment. Official ELA is delivered in English.
Exam sponsor: ALSDE Student Assessment; delivered via DRC INSIGHT Online Learning System. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
65 questions
Time Limit
About 160 minutes total across four timed sessions (Audio, Phonics, and Vocabulary ~25 min; Comprehension ~45 min; Writing and Text-Dependent Writing ~60 min; Comprehension ~30 min, per the ALSDE ACAP Summative Test Times and Item Counts table).
Passing Score
Results reported in four achievement levels (Level 1–Level 4). Proficient is Level 3 + Level 4 on Alabama state proficiency reporting (ALSDE ACAP Summative score reports / state data overviews).
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for eligible Alabama public school students; ACAP Summative is a required statewide assessment administered by districts at no cost to families.
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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.
Phonics
Grade 5 word analysis.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary literacy.
Comprehension
Deep reading of literary and informational texts.
Writing
Writing conventions and language.
Text-Dependent Writing
Evidence-based writing judgment via MCQ adaptation.
Preparing for the ACAP ELA Grade 5 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Results reported in four achievement levels (Level 1–Level 4). Proficient is Level 3 + Level 4 on Alabama state proficiency reporting (ALSDE ACAP Summative score reports / state data overviews).
- Exam length: 65 questions
- Time limit: About 160 minutes total across four timed sessions (Audio, Phonics, and Vocabulary ~25 min; Comprehension ~45 min; Writing and Text-Dependent Writing ~60 min; Comprehension ~30 min, per the ALSDE ACAP Summative Test Times and Item Counts table).
- Exam / certification fees: Free for eligible Alabama public school students; ACAP Summative is a required statewide assessment administered by districts at no cost to families. Official sources
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ACAP ELA Grade 5: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ACAP Summative Grade 5 ELA assessment?
It is Alabama's required spring ELA summative for grade 5, part of the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) Summative run by ALSDE on DRC INSIGHT.
Is the official test all multiple choice?
No. Official ACAP Summative uses multiple item types (including multiple-select and technology-enhanced items, and for ELA text-dependent writing). This site offers English four-option MCQ study adaptations only.
How long is the official test?
About 160 minutes total across four timed sessions (Audio, Phonics, and Vocabulary ~25 min; Comprehension ~45 min; Writing and Text-Dependent Writing ~60 min; Comprehension ~30 min, per the ALSDE ACAP Summative Test Times and Item Counts table).
How many questions are on the official test?
The ALSDE Test Times and Item Counts table lists about 65 items across the four Grade 5 ELA sessions; the 2024 blueprint allocates 58 possible score points across reporting categories.
What do scores mean?
Students receive four achievement levels (Level 1–Level 4). Alabama proficiency reporting treats Level 3 and Level 4 as proficient.
Is there a testing fee?
No family fee for eligible public school students; districts administer the required state assessment.
When is ACAP Summative given?
Once each spring. For 2025–26, ALSDE scheduled ACAP Summative Grades 2–8 for March 16–April 24, 2026, with Grades 2–3 ELA required in the first four weeks of the window.