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100 Questions

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5 Domains

Aligned to SC CCR Standards

SC READY Assessment Blueprint

Untimed Assessment

Flexible testing duration

South Carolina Department of Education

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SC READY Administration Manual

The SC READY Grade 5 Math assessment measures student proficiency in fraction operations, decimal arithmetic, volume concepts, algebraic thinking, and coordinate geometry. Administered annually in South Carolina public schools, it provides key feedback on elementary mathematical readiness.

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1What is the value of the numerical expression (4 + 8) × 3?
A.20
B.36
C.28
D.15
Explanation: Follow the order of operations: evaluate operations inside parentheses first. 4 + 8 = 12. Then multiply by 3: 12 × 3 = 36.
2What is the value of the expression 20 - (6 + 4)?
A.10
B.18
C.14
D.22
Explanation: First, evaluate the sum inside the parentheses: 6 + 4 = 10. Then subtract from 20: 20 - 10 = 10.
3Which expression represents the phrase 'add 7 and 5, then multiply by 4'?
A.7 + (5 × 4)
B.(7 + 5) × 4
C.7 × 5 + 4
D.7 + 5 × 4
Explanation: Parentheses are used to group 7 + 5 so that addition occurs first before multiplying the entire sum by 4: (7 + 5) × 4.
4Which phrase correctly describes the expression 3 × (12 - 4)?
A.Subtract 4 from 12, then multiply by 3
B.Multiply 3 and 12, then subtract 4
C.Subtract 3 from 12, then multiply by 4
D.Add 3 to 12, then divide by 4
Explanation: The parentheses indicate subtracting 4 from 12 first, and the factor 3 outside indicates multiplying that result by 3.
5Pattern A starts at 0 and adds 3. Pattern B starts at 0 and adds 6. What are the 4th terms of Pattern A and Pattern B?
A.Pattern A: 9, Pattern B: 18
B.Pattern A: 12, Pattern B: 24
C.Pattern A: 6, Pattern B: 12
D.Pattern A: 9, Pattern B: 12
Explanation: Pattern A terms: 1st = 0, 2nd = 3, 3rd = 6, 4th = 9. Pattern B terms: 1st = 0, 2nd = 6, 3rd = 12, 4th = 18.
6Evaluate the expression: [2 × (5 + 3)] + 4
A.20
B.17
C.14
D.24
Explanation: Work from innermost grouping outwards. Innermost: 5 + 3 = 8. Brackets: 2 × 8 = 16. Finally: 16 + 4 = 20.
7What is the value of 40 ÷ (8 - 3) × 2?
A.16
B.4
C.1
D.20
Explanation: Parentheses first: 8 - 3 = 5. Then perform division and multiplication from left to right: 40 ÷ 5 = 8, then 8 × 2 = 16.
8Find the value of 15 + [3 × (10 - 4)].
A.33
B.27
C.42
D.108
Explanation: Evaluate inside parentheses: 10 - 4 = 6. Evaluate inside brackets: 3 × 6 = 18. Add: 15 + 18 = 33.
9Which statement correctly compares the values of 8 × (250 + 45) and (250 + 45)?
A.The first expression is 8 times as large as the second expression.
B.The first expression is 8 more than the second expression.
C.The second expression is 8 times as large as the first expression.
D.The two expressions have the exact same value.
Explanation: Both expressions contain the quantity (250 + 45). Multiplying that quantity by 8 makes the first expression exactly 8 times as large as the second.
10Which expression represents '5 times the sum of 14 and 6, divided by 2'?
A.[5 × (14 + 6)] ÷ 2
B.5 × 14 + 6 ÷ 2
C.(5 × 14) + (6 ÷ 2)
D.5 × (14 ÷ 2) + 6
Explanation: The sum of 14 and 6 is (14 + 6). 5 times that sum is [5 × (14 + 6)]. Dividing the entire result by 2 gives [5 × (14 + 6)] ÷ 2.

About the SC READY Math Grade 5 Exam

The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY) in Mathematics evaluate Grade 5 students on statewide academic standards. The assessment measures proficiency in operations with decimals and fractions, algebraic expressions, volume calculation, measurement conversions, and coordinate geometry.

Exam sponsor: South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE); online delivery on DRC INSIGHT (Data Recognition Corporation). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Fifty operational items assessing the 2025 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Mathematics Standards: Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning 8-10 items; Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning 11-14; Numerical Reasoning 9-11; Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning 17-21. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 15-40%, DOK 2 at 55-85%, and DOK 3 at 0-10%.

Time Limit

Not timed. SCDE publishes an approximate 60 minutes for grades 3-5 mathematics for scheduling only. For Spring 2026 only, because of an increased number of field-test items, SC READY Mathematics grades 3-5 is administered in two sessions over two days (Math Part A and Math Part B).

Passing Score

No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.

Exam / Certification Fees

No fee

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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8-10 of 50 items

Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning

Official reporting category 5.DPSR: collecting, representing, and analyzing data, and representing the probability of simple events.

11-14 of 50 items

Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning

Official reporting category 5.MGSR: measurement, area, perimeter and volume, geometric attributes and relationships, and graphing on the coordinate plane.

9-11 of 50 items

Numerical Reasoning

Official reporting category 5.NR: representing, comparing, and converting numbers within the number system, including fractions, decimals, and rational or real numbers as appropriate to the grade.

17-21 of 50 items

Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning

Official reporting category 5.PAFR: computation strategies and properties of operations, expressions and equations, patterns and rules, and functional relationships.

Preparing for the SC READY Math Grade 5 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.
  • Assessment: Fifty operational items assessing the 2025 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Mathematics Standards: Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning 8-10 items; Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning 11-14; Numerical Reasoning 9-11; Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning 17-21. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 15-40%, DOK 2 at 55-85%, and DOK 3 at 0-10%.
  • Time limit: Not timed. SCDE publishes an approximate 60 minutes for grades 3-5 mathematics for scheduling only. For Spring 2026 only, because of an increased number of field-test items, SC READY Mathematics grades 3-5 is administered in two sessions over two days (Math Part A and Math Part B).
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SC READY Math Grade 5: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master finding common denominators for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
2Practice multi-digit multiplication and long division with 2-digit divisors step-by-step.
3Remember order of operations when evaluating expressions with parentheses and brackets: Parentheses first, then Multiply/Divide, then Add/Subtract.
4Use formulas V = l × w × h and V = b × h to solve volume problems for rectangular prisms.
5Practice graphing ordered pairs (x, y) on the coordinate plane by moving right along the x-axis first, then up along the y-axis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SC READY Grade 5 Mathematics?

SC READY Grade 5 Math is South Carolina's statewide summative assessment administered annually to fifth-grade students to measure proficiency in state mathematics standards.

Is the SC READY Math test timed?

SC READY tests are untimed assessments, allowing students sufficient time within the school testing window (typically estimated at 90 to 120 minutes).

What mathematical domains are evaluated on the Grade 5 test?

The test evaluates five key domains: Operations & Algebraic Thinking (18%), Number & Operations in Base Ten (24%), Number & Operations - Fractions (28%), Measurement & Data (18%), and Geometry (12%).

How are student results categorized?

Scores are reported across four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.