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Key Facts: HI HSA Science G5 Exam
Grades 5 & 8
HSA Science (NGSS) administered at these grades
hawaiipublicschools.org Other Assessments
6 + 12
Design: 6 clusters + 12 stand-alone items = 18 operational items (~54 items in total)
HSAP Science Test Design and Blueprints
400–600
Overall scale score range
HIDOE Science Assessment Interpretation and Action Guide
500+
Proficient (Levels 3–4)
HIDOE Science Assessment Interpretation and Action Guide
NGSS
Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards
HIDOE / HSAP Science
Free
State-administered; no family exam fee published
HIDOE statewide assessment program
Hawaiʻi HSA Science Grade 5 is HIDOE’s free statewide NGSS science assessment (grades 3–5 band), untimed within school schedules, six clusters + 12 stand-alone items, scale 400–600 with proficient at 500+.
Sample HI HSA Science G5 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your HI HSA Science G5 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1A food web on a Hawaiian coral reef shows algae → parrotfish → moray eel. What is the main role of the algae in this food web?
2Which statement best explains why most plants need sunlight to grow well?
3A student maps energy flow in a garden ecosystem: sun → lettuce → rabbit → hawk. Which organism receives energy that originally came from the sun but is not a producer?
4Decomposers such as fungi and bacteria are important in ecosystems mainly because they
5Birds in the same species can have slightly different beak shapes. How can variation help a bird population survive if food sources change?
6A parent plant has red flowers, and most of its offspring also have red flowers. Which claim is best supported?
7Which plant structure is best matched to its function?
8A table shows fish population in a pond over four years: Year | Fish count 1 | 120 2 | 115 3 | 60 4 | 40 In year 3, a new factory released warm water into the pond. Which claim is best supported by the data?
9Why do many animals live in groups rather than alone?
10A student wants a fair test of whether mealworms prefer dark or light conditions. Which plan is best?
About the HI HSA Science G5 Exam
The Hawaiʻi State Assessment in Science (NGSS) Grade 5 is Hawaiʻi’s statewide elementary science assessment for grade 5 students. It measures Next Generation Science Standards performance expectations across the grades 3–5 band (building on K–2 foundations) through phenomena-based item clusters and stand-alone items. Results use a 400–600 scale with four achievement levels; 500+ is proficient. OpenExamPrep free practice uses English-language four-option MCQs as a study aid for standards knowledge and task decisions. It is not an official HIDOE form, not a full simulation of item clusters, technology-enhanced tasks, equation entry, or constructed responses, and not a substitute for classroom instruction or the secure assessment.
Assessment
Variable-length assessment
Time Limit
Untimed within school scheduling; students are given appropriate time. SY 2025–26 window 02/17/26–05/28/26 with two opportunities.
Passing Score
Scale 400–600; Levels 1–4; proficient (Levels 3–4) at scale score 500 or higher (HIDOE Science Assessment Interpretation and Action Guide).
Exam Fee
Free to students and families; administered by Hawaiʻi public and public charter schools as part of the statewide assessment program (no separate family registration fee published). (Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE); HSAP Science portal)
HI HSA Science G5 Exam Content Outline
Life Science
Elementary LS1–LS4 ideas: organism structures and processes, ecosystems, heredity, and biological evolution with science and engineering practices.
Physical Science
Elementary PS1–PS4 ideas: matter, forces and motion, energy, and waves with practices and crosscutting concepts.
Earth and Space Science
Elementary ESS1–ESS3 ideas: Earth’s place in the universe, Earth’s systems, weather, and human activity/hazards.
How to Pass the HI HSA Science G5 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scale 400–600; Levels 1–4; proficient (Levels 3–4) at scale score 500 or higher (HIDOE Science Assessment Interpretation and Action Guide).
- Assessment: Variable-length assessment
- Time limit: Untimed within school scheduling; students are given appropriate time. SY 2025–26 window 02/17/26–05/28/26 with two opportunities.
- Exam fee: Free to students and families; administered by Hawaiʻi public and public charter schools as part of the statewide assessment program (no separate family registration fee published).
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
HI HSA Science G5 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaiʻi HSA Science Grade 5 assessment?
It is Hawaiʻi’s statewide science assessment for grade 5, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and administered by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education as part of the Hawaiʻi Statewide Assessment Program.
How many items are on the official test?
HIDOE describes six item clusters and 12 stand-alone items. Clusters present a phenomenon with a series of questions; stand-alone items are shorter. Do not treat local practice bank length as the official count.
What is a proficient score?
Overall scale scores range from 400 to 600. Students with a scale score of 500 or higher are classified in Achievement Levels 3 or 4 and are considered proficient.
Is the assessment free?
Yes. It is a state-funded school-administered assessment with no separate family registration fee published by HIDOE.
When is the SY 2025–26 testing window?
HIDOE lists an open date of 02/17/26 and close of 05/28/26 for grades 5 and 8 (two opportunities; multi-track schedules may differ). Dates are subject to change.
Are these practice questions official HIDOE items?
No. They are original English-language MCQ study adaptations aligned to NGSS grade-band ideas. They do not reproduce secure items or fully simulate multi-part clusters and technology-enhanced tasks.