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Key Facts: RISE Science Grade 5 Exam

30-40

Official Items

USBE RISE Specifications

Untimed

Test Duration (~60-90 min)

Utah State Board of Education

Level 3

Proficient Benchmark

USBE Scoring Standards

SEEd Strands Covered

Utah SEEd Standards

Cost for Students

Utah Public Schools

100

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Official RISE Science Grade 5 measures 5th-grade SEEd standards through phenomena-based questions. This 100-question practice bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Sample RISE Science Grade 5 Practice Questions

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1Maya uses a hand pump to blow air into an empty rubber basketball until it becomes firm and heavy. Which statement best explains why the basketball inflates and increases in mass?

A.Air is weightless energy that expands the rubber when pushed inside.

B.Air is made of tiny particles of matter that have mass and take up space inside the ball.

C.The pump creates new rubber material inside the basketball as it is pumped.

D.Air particles dissolve into the rubber shell, causing the rubber to swell.

Explanation: Air is a gas composed of tiny particles (molecules) of matter that cannot be individually seen with the naked eye. When air is pumped into a ball, these particles accumulate, occupy volume, and add measurable mass to the ball.

2Carlos stirs a spoonful of white sugar into a glass of warm water until the sugar grains disappear. The liquid remains clear. What happened to the sugar particles?

A.The sugar particles were completely destroyed and vanished from the water.

B.The sugar turned into water molecules and increased the volume of liquid.

C.The sugar particles broke apart and spread evenly among the water particles, remaining in the solution.

D.The sugar particles floated up into the air as invisible gas bubbles.

Explanation: When sugar dissolves in water, the solid sugar crystals separate into individual particles too small to see. These particles mix uniformly with water molecules throughout the solution, which is why the water tastes sweet and retains the sugar's mass.

3A student tests four classroom objects using a circuit with a battery and a light bulb to see which materials conduct electricity. The results are shown below: • Copper paperclip: Light bulb shines brightly • Wooden ruler: Light bulb stays off • Plastic straw: Light bulb stays off • Steel washer: Light bulb shines brightly What conclusion is best supported by these data?

A.All solid objects allow electrical energy to flow through them easily.

B.Metals like copper and steel are electrical conductors, while wood and plastic are electrical insulators.

C.Non-metallic objects conduct electricity only when connected to large batteries.

D.Plastic and wood conduct thermal energy but cannot be tested for electricity.

Explanation: Metals such as copper and steel contain free-moving electrons that allow electrical current to pass through easily, making them good electrical conductors. Wood and plastic block electrical current, functioning as electrical insulators.

4Sam has two unlabelled jars containing fine white powders. He wants to identify which jar contains iron filings mixed with salt and which jar contains powdered chalk mixed with sugar. Which combination of tests will best identify the powders without changing their chemical identities?

A.Testing for magnetic attraction and testing solubility in water.

B.Heating both powders over a flame until they burn completely.

C.Measuring the temperature of the dry powders with a thermometer.

D.Checking if the powders float on top of olive oil.

Explanation: Iron is uniquely magnetic, so a magnet will instantly attract iron filings from the salt mixture. Salt and sugar dissolve in water, whereas chalk does not dissolve, making solubility and magnetism safe physical property tests.

5A science class places four spoons made of different materials—copper, stainless steel, wood, and plastic—into a bowl of hot water (80°C). A dab of butter with a bead is placed on the top end of each spoon outside the water. The bead on the copper spoon falls off first. Why?

A.Copper absorbs cold air from the room faster than other materials.

B.Copper is a superior thermal conductor that transfers heat rapidly from the hot water to the butter.

C.Wood and plastic create heat energy inside the spoon handle that counteracts the water.

D.Copper attracts butter molecules through magnetic forces.

Explanation: Thermal conductivity measures how quickly heat energy moves through a material. Copper has high thermal conductivity, allowing heat from the hot water to travel rapidly up the handle to melt the butter faster than steel, wood, or plastic.

6Which investigation demonstrates a physical change rather than a chemical change?

A.Baking a cake batter in an oven until it rises and turns golden brown.

B.Melting a stick of butter in a warm pan to drizzle over popcorn.

C.Burning a piece of dry firewood in a campfire until only gray ash remains.

D.Leaving an iron nail in damp soil until reddish-brown rust forms on its surface.

Explanation: Melting butter is a physical change because only its state of matter changes from solid to liquid. The chemical identity of the butter remains unchanged, and cooling it converts it back to solid butter.

7A student pours clear vinegar into a cup containing white baking soda. Rapid bubbling occurs, gas inflates a balloon attached to the cup, and the bottom of the cup feels noticeably cooler. What evidence shows a chemical reaction took place?

A.The total mass of the materials doubled after mixing.

B.Gas formation (bubbles) and a temperature change occurred, producing new substances.

C.The baking soda vanished completely without interacting with the vinegar.

D.The vinegar changed from a liquid state into a solid state.

Explanation: Gas production (carbon dioxide bubbles) and an energy change (cooling temperature) are key indicators of a chemical reaction. The baking soda and vinegar react to form entirely new substances (carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate).

8When a light stick (glow stick) is bent, an inner glass vial breaks, allowing two liquids to mix. The glow stick immediately begins to emit bright yellow light without getting hot. What type of change occurs inside the glow stick?

A.A physical change, because liquid is changing into a solid plastic tube.

B.A chemical change, because the mixing liquids react to release light energy and form new substances.

C.A physical change, because the glass breaking releases stored electrical energy.

D.No change occurs; the liquids only separate into different layers.

Explanation: The emission of light upon mixing two substances is evidence of a chemical change (chemiluminescence). The chemical reaction rearranges atoms in the starting compounds to form new products while releasing light energy.

9Liam places 50 grams of ice cubes into a tightly sealed glass jar and measures the total mass on a digital balance as 250 grams. After two hours at room temperature, all the ice has melted into liquid water. What will the digital balance read?

A.200 grams, because liquid water weighs less than frozen ice.

B.250 grams, because mass is conserved during a physical change of state.

C.300 grams, because liquid water absorbs extra mass from air outside the jar.

D.0 grams, because melting destroys the mass of ice crystals.

Explanation: According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, the total mass of matter remains constant during state changes. Melting ice into liquid water rearranges the particles without adding or removing any matter from the sealed jar.

10A student measures 15 grams of table salt and 100 grams of pure water. She pours the salt into the water and stirs until all salt dissolves completely. What is the total mass of the resulting salt water solution?

A.85 grams

B.100 grams

C.115 grams

D.130 grams

Explanation: Mass is conserved when a solute dissolves in a solvent. The total mass of the solution equals the mass of the salt plus the mass of the water: 15 grams + 100 grams = 115 grams.

About the RISE Science Grade 5 Exam

Practice Utah RISE Grade 5 Science with 100 questions. Covers physical/chemical changes, Earth's spheres, food webs, and seasonal shadow patterns under Utah SEEd standards.

Assessment

Phenomena-based item clusters, selected-response, and technology-enabled tasks.

Time Limit

Untimed (~60-90 minutes typical)

Passing Score

Level 3 (Proficient)

Exam Fee

$0 (Free for Utah public school students) (Utah State Board of Education)

RISE Science Grade 5 Exam Content Outline

25%

Properties & Changes of Matter

Develop particle models for matter too small to be seen, test physical properties (conductivity, magnetism, solubility), differentiate physical and chemical changes, and apply conservation of mass.

25%

Earth's Spheres & Water Systems

Analyze interactions among geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, examine Earth's water distribution (oceans vs freshwater), model the water cycle, and design solutions for human environmental impacts.

25%

Cycling of Matter & Energy in Ecosystems

Explain plant growth from air and water (photosynthesis), construct food web models showing energy transfer among producers, consumers, and decomposers, and analyze ecosystem changes from invasive species.

25%

Astronomy, Gravity & Earth's Rotation

Support arguments for Earth's gravitational pull toward its center, analyze daily shadow patterns and solar motion caused by Earth's rotation, explain seasonal constellation changes, and evaluate star brightness relative to distance.

How to Pass the RISE Science Grade 5 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Level 3 (Proficient)
Assessment: Phenomena-based item clusters, selected-response, and technology-enabled tasks.
Time limit: Untimed (~60-90 minutes typical)
Exam fee: $0 (Free for Utah public school students)

Keys to Passing

Work through all 100 available questions
Review every answer and explanation
Track weak areas and revisit them
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

RISE Science Grade 5 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on phenomena: practice interpreting scientific scenarios rather than memorizing isolated vocabulary definitions.

2Understand conservation of mass: remember that total weight stays the same in both physical changes (like melting) and chemical changes in closed containers.

3Trace energy and matter in ecosystems: recognize that plants build mass primarily from carbon dioxide in air and water, while decomposers recycle nutrients.

4Master shadow patterns: shadow length is shortest at solar noon and points opposite to the Sun's position in the sky.

5Learn Earth's water breakdown: oceans hold about 97% of Earth's water, while most freshwater is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah RISE Grade 5 Science assessment?

RISE (Readiness, Improvement, Success, and Empowerment) Grade 5 Science is Utah's annual computer-adaptive summative test measuring student mastery of 5th Grade Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) standards.

How many questions are on the official RISE Grade 5 Science test?

The official RISE assessment features approximately 30-40 items organized into phenomena-based item clusters. This online practice bank provides 100 practice questions covering the complete SEEd curriculum.

What topics are covered on the RISE Grade 5 Science test?

The test evaluates four main SEEd strands: Properties and Changes of Matter, Earth's Spheres and Water Systems, Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems, and Astronomy/Earth's Motion.

Is the RISE Grade 5 Science test timed?

No, RISE assessments are untimed. Most 5th-grade students complete the test in approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

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