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Key Facts: MAAP Science Grade 5 Exam

Grade 5

Tested Grade / Subject Level in Mississippi Public Schools

Mississippi MDE

Free

State-Funded Assessment for Public School Students

Mississippi MDE

MS CCRS

Aligned to MS College- and Career-Readiness Standards

Mississippi MDE

5 Levels

Minimal, Basic, Passing, Proficient, Advanced

Mississippi MDE Scoring Guide

Mississippi MAAP Science Grade 5 is a free statewide MDE assessment testing grade-level standards and academic proficiency under MS CCRS.

Sample MAAP Science Grade 5 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your MAAP Science Grade 5 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Which two main substances do plants take in from their environment to perform photosynthesis and make food?
A.Carbon dioxide and water
B.Oxygen and nitrogen
C.Sugar and soil nutrients
D.Carbon monoxide and hydrogen
Explanation: During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air through stomata in their leaves and absorb water from the soil through their roots. Using light energy absorbed by chlorophyll, plants combine carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose (sugar) and oxygen.
2What is the primary source of energy that plants capture to drive the process of photosynthesis?
A.Heat from the soil
B.Sunlight
C.Wind energy
D.Chemical energy from fertilizers
Explanation: Sunlight provides the light energy that green plants capture using the pigment chlorophyll. This radiant energy is transformed into chemical energy stored in glucose molecules during photosynthesis.
3What are the main products created by a plant during photosynthesis?
A.Nitrogen and minerals
B.Carbon dioxide and water
C.Glucose (sugar) and oxygen
D.Starch and carbon dioxide
Explanation: Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a sugar that serves as plant food) and oxygen gas, which is released into the atmosphere.
4A seed planted in a pot of soil grows into a large 10-pound tomato plant. Where does most of the matter (mass) that makes up the grown plant come from?
A.Minerals absorbed from the soil
B.Energy absorbed directly from sunlight
C.Nutrients dissolved in fertilizer
D.Water and carbon dioxide gas from the air
Explanation: Most of a plant's biomass (dry weight) comes from carbon dioxide absorbed from the air during photosynthesis, combined with hydrogen from water. Carbon atoms from CO2 are built into sugars and cellulose, forming the plant's structure.
5What is the main role of chlorophyll in green plant leaves during photosynthesis?
A.To capture light energy from the sun
B.To absorb water from the leaf surface
C.To release carbon dioxide into the air
D.To absorb mineral salts from the soil
Explanation: Chlorophyll is a green pigment located inside plant chloroplasts. Its primary function is to absorb solar light energy and convert it into chemical energy to power photosynthesis.
6What happens to the rate of photosynthesis in a potted plant when placed in complete darkness for 24 hours?
A.Photosynthesis speeds up to compensate for the dark.
B.Photosynthesis stops because light energy is unavailable.
C.Photosynthesis continues normally using stored thermal energy.
D.Photosynthesis produces double the amount of oxygen.
Explanation: Photosynthesis requires light energy to split water molecules and drive the chemical reaction. Without sunlight or an artificial light source, photosynthesis stops completely.
7A student places an underwater waterweed (Elodea) under a bright light and observes bubbles rising from its leaves. What gas makes up these bubbles?
A.Carbon dioxide
B.Nitrogen
C.Oxygen
D.Hydrogen
Explanation: Under light, the waterweed actively performs photosynthesis, producing oxygen gas as a byproduct. The gas forms visible bubbles in the surrounding water.
8Leaves have microscopic openings called stomata on their undersides. What is the primary function of stomata?
A.To absorb sunlight into the chloroplasts
B.To protect the leaf from insect herbivores
C.To transport food from leaves down to the roots
D.To allow gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen to enter and exit the leaf
Explanation: Stomata are specialized microscopic pores that regulate gas exchange. They allow carbon dioxide to enter for photosynthesis and permit excess oxygen and water vapor to escape.
9How do the overall inputs and outputs of plant photosynthesis relate to animal respiration?
A.They are opposite; photosynthesis takes in CO2 and releases O2, while animal respiration takes in O2 and releases CO2.
B.They are identical; both plants and animals take in oxygen and produce sugar.
C.They are unrelated because animals do not require any plant byproducts to survive.
D.Photosynthesis produces carbon dioxide, which animals breathe in to stay alive.
Explanation: Photosynthesis and cellular respiration form a complementary cycle. Photosynthesis uses CO2 and water to produce glucose and O2, whereas cellular respiration in animals uses O2 and glucose to produce energy, releasing CO2 and water.
10Scientists grew plants in sealed glass jars with controlled amounts of soil, water, and air. They discovered that the dry soil lost only 2 ounces while the plant gained 15 pounds. What does this evidence prove?
A.Soil provides all of the mass needed for plant growth.
B.Most of the plant's structural mass comes from substances in air and water, not soil.
C.Plants create mass out of nothing as they grow taller.
D.Sunlight turns directly into solid matter inside the plant stem.
Explanation: Because soil mass changed by only 2 ounces while the plant gained 15 pounds, the vast majority of the plant's physical matter came from carbon dioxide gas in the air and water, confirming that soil is not the main source of plant mass.

About the MAAP Science Grade 5 Exam

The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) MAAP Science — Grade 5 measures student achievement on the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS). OpenExamPrep provides 100 practice questions aligned to Mississippi standards.

Assessment

One timed 180-minute online session on the DRC INSIGHT platform using multiple-choice (1 answer of 4 options and multi-select) and technology-enhanced items scored 0-1 or 0-2 points, covering Life Science (18-22%), Physical Science (42-58%), and Earth and Space Science (22-31%) under the 2018 MS CCRS for Science.

Time Limit

180 minutes (3 hours) in a single online session

Passing Score

Scale score 550 or higher (Level 3, Passing) on the 500-650 Grade 5 Science scale; Level 4 (Proficient) begins at 565 and Level 5 (Advanced) at 589

Exam Fee

No fee for public school students (Mississippi Department of Education (MDE))

MAAP Science Grade 5 Exam Content Outline

30-35%

Life Science

Ecosystems, food webs, plant photosynthesis, animal adaptations, flow of energy and matter, and environmental impacts.

30-35%

Physical Science

Structure and properties of matter (solids, liquids, gases), chemical/physical changes, forces, motion, energy transfer, and gravity.

30-35%

Earth and Space Science

Earth systems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere), weather patterns, water cycle, solar system, Earth rotation/revolution, and day/night/seasons.

How to Pass the MAAP Science Grade 5 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scale score 550 or higher (Level 3, Passing) on the 500-650 Grade 5 Science scale; Level 4 (Proficient) begins at 565 and Level 5 (Advanced) at 589
  • Assessment: One timed 180-minute online session on the DRC INSIGHT platform using multiple-choice (1 answer of 4 options and multi-select) and technology-enhanced items scored 0-1 or 0-2 points, covering Life Science (18-22%), Physical Science (42-58%), and Earth and Space Science (22-31%) under the 2018 MS CCRS for Science.
  • Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours) in a single online session
  • Exam fee: No fee for public school students

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

MAAP Science Grade 5 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Understand how energy moves from the sun to producers, consumers, and decomposers in food webs.
2Distinguish physical changes (melting, dissolving) from chemical changes (rusting, burning).
3Explain how Earth rotation causes day/night and Earth revolution around the Sun causes seasons.
4Analyze data graphs, weather maps, and experimental investigation setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mississippi MAAP Science Grade 5 test?

The MAAP Science Grade 5 is Mississippi's annual statewide assessment measuring student achievement on the MS CCRS for MAAP Science — Grade 5.

Is the MAAP test free for Mississippi public school students?

Yes. The MAAP assessment is funded by the state of Mississippi and administered at no cost to public school students.

Are these practice questions official MAAP items?

No. These 100 practice questions are original study aids created by OpenExamPrep, aligned directly to the Mississippi standards.