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Key Facts: Vermont VTCAP Mathematics Grade 5 Exam

Vermont Agency of Education

State Agency

VT AOE

Cognia

Assessment Vendor

VT AOE VTCAP Portal

100 questions

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

Grade 5

Target Grade

VT Common Core Standards

37 (adaptive)

Operational items on the real test

VTCAP Test Specifications, Spring 2026

1750

Scale score marking Level 3 proficiency

VTCAP Score Interpretation Guide, Spring 2026

Prepare for the Vermont VTCAP Grade 5 Mathematics test with 100 comprehensive practice questions covering numerical expressions, decimal operations, fraction arithmetic, volume, and coordinate geometry, complete with step-by-step worked solutions. These are English-language multiple-choice study items; the official test is adaptive, is offered in five translated languages besides English, and includes human-scored constructed responses that multiple-choice practice cannot replace.

Sample Vermont VTCAP Mathematics Grade 5 Practice Questions

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

1Evaluate the numerical expression: (6 + 4) × 5.
A.50
B.26
C.34
D.70
Explanation: According to the order of operations, perform the operation inside the parentheses first: 6 + 4 = 10. Next, multiply by 5: 10 × 5 = 50.
2Evaluate the expression: 15 − (3 × 4).
A.48
B.3
C.12
D.9
Explanation: First, evaluate the multiplication inside parentheses: 3 × 4 = 12. Then subtract from 15: 15 − 12 = 3.
3Evaluate the expression with brackets: 4 × [2 + (5 − 1)].
A.24
B.16
C.20
D.28
Explanation: Work from the innermost grouping outward. First evaluate parentheses: 5 − 1 = 4. Next, add inside the brackets: 2 + 4 = 6. Finally, multiply: 4 × 6 = 24.
4Which expression represents the phrase 'add 7 and 5, then multiply by 3'?
A.7 + 5 × 3
B.(7 + 5) × 3
C.7 × 3 + 5
D.(7 × 5) + 3
Explanation: The phrase specifies adding 7 and 5 first, so parentheses are needed around (7 + 5). Multiplying by 3 gives (7 + 5) × 3.
5Starting at 0, follow the rule 'add 4'. What is the 5th term of the sequence?
A.12
B.16
C.20
D.14
Explanation: List the terms following the rule 'add 4': 1st term = 0, 2nd term = 4, 3rd term = 8, 4th term = 12, 5th term = 16.
6In the number 4.582, what is the place value of the digit 5?
A.Five hundredths
B.Five tenths
C.Five thousandths
D.Five ones
Explanation: The digit directly to the right of the decimal point represents tenths. Therefore, 5 represents five tenths (0.5).
7What is the product of 3.4 × 10²?
A.34
B.340
C.3,400
D.0.034
Explanation: 10² equals 100. Multiplying 3.4 by 100 shifts the decimal point 2 places to the right: 3.4 × 100 = 340.
8Which symbol correctly compares the two decimals: 0.45 ___ 0.405?
A.>
B.<
C.=
D.
Explanation: Compare digit by digit from left to right. Both have 0 ones and 4 tenths. Next compare hundredths: 0.45 has 5 hundredths while 0.405 has 0 hundredths. Since 5 > 0, 0.45 > 0.405.
9Round 6.738 to the nearest tenth.
A.6.7
B.6.8
C.6.74
D.7.0
Explanation: The tenths digit is 7. Look at the hundredths digit, which is 3. Since 3 is less than 5, keep the tenths digit at 7 and drop the remaining digits: 6.7.
10Calculate the product: 245 × 12.
A.2,940
B.2,840
C.2,740
D.3,040
Explanation: Multiply 245 by 2 to get 490. Multiply 245 by 10 to get 2,450. Add partial products: 490 + 2,450 = 2,940.

About the Vermont VTCAP Mathematics Grade 5 Exam

The Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP) Grade 5 Mathematics exam measures student mastery of 5th-grade math standards including operations with multi-digit numbers and decimals, fraction arithmetic, volume measurement, numerical expressions, and coordinate geometry. This 100-question practice bank covers all tested reporting domains with thorough explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices.

Assessment

The official VTCAP Grade 5 mathematics test is computer-adaptive, delivered in two sessions, and reports three content indicators — Operations and Algebraic Thinking; Number and Operations in Base Ten with Fractions; Measurement and Data with Geometry — plus two Mathematical Practices indicators. Machine-scored items target 5-25% DOK 1, 50-80% DOK 2 and 5-30% DOK 3. Our practice bank provides 100 multiple-choice items at easy (30%), medium (50%) and hard (20%) difficulty; it does not reproduce the adaptive engine, equation-entry items, or the four constructed-response tasks.

Time Limit

Untimed; scheduling estimate is two sessions totalling about 110-120 minutes

Passing Score

Not pass/fail. Grade 5 mathematics scale score ranges are Level 1 (1500-1682), Level 2 (1683-1749), Level 3 (1750-1826) and Level 4 (1827-2000); 1750 and above (Level 3+) indicates grade-level proficiency.

Exam Fee

Free for Vermont public school students (Vermont Agency of Education)

Vermont VTCAP Mathematics Grade 5 Exam Content Outline

22-29%

Number and Operations — Fractions

Target 11-15 of 51 operational points. Adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, fractions as division, fraction multiplication, scaling, and unit-fraction division.

20-27%

Measurement and Data

Target 10-14 of 51 operational points. Unit conversions, fractional line plots, and volume calculations (V = l × w × h, V = B × h, and composite shapes).

14-25%

Number and Operations in Base Ten

Target 7-13 of 51 operational points. Place value, powers of 10, decimal comparison and rounding, standard algorithm multiplication, multi-digit division, and decimal arithmetic.

14-22%

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Target 7-11 of 51 operational points. Order of operations with parentheses/brackets, writing and interpreting expressions, and numerical pattern rules.

12%

Constructed Response — Mathematical Practices

6 of 51 operational points scored on the Mathematical Practices rubric across the four human-scored constructed-response items.

8-16%

Geometry

Target 4-8 of 51 operational points. Coordinate plotting (Quadrant 1) and the 2D shape hierarchy.

How to Pass the Vermont VTCAP Mathematics Grade 5 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not pass/fail. Grade 5 mathematics scale score ranges are Level 1 (1500-1682), Level 2 (1683-1749), Level 3 (1750-1826) and Level 4 (1827-2000); 1750 and above (Level 3+) indicates grade-level proficiency.
  • Assessment: The official VTCAP Grade 5 mathematics test is computer-adaptive, delivered in two sessions, and reports three content indicators — Operations and Algebraic Thinking; Number and Operations in Base Ten with Fractions; Measurement and Data with Geometry — plus two Mathematical Practices indicators. Machine-scored items target 5-25% DOK 1, 50-80% DOK 2 and 5-30% DOK 3. Our practice bank provides 100 multiple-choice items at easy (30%), medium (50%) and hard (20%) difficulty; it does not reproduce the adaptive engine, equation-entry items, or the four constructed-response tasks.
  • Time limit: Untimed; scheduling estimate is two sessions totalling about 110-120 minutes
  • Exam fee: Free for Vermont 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

Vermont VTCAP Mathematics Grade 5 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the order of operations by evaluating expressions inside parentheses and brackets first.
2Practice standard long multiplication and multi-digit division steps carefully to avoid calculation errors.
3Always convert fractions to a common denominator before adding or subtracting.
4Remember that multiplying a number by a fraction less than 1 produces a smaller result (scaling).
5For volume problems, double check whether you are given base area and height (V = B × h) or individual edge lengths (V = l × w × h).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vermont VTCAP Math Grade 5 assessment?

VTCAP is Vermont's statewide summative assessment system designed to evaluate student progress against Grade 5 Common Core State Standards in Mathematics.

How many questions are on the VTCAP Grade 5 Math exam?

The Spring 2026 specifications set 37 operational items — 33 machine-scored 1-point items plus four constructed responses — worth 51 operational points, with 43 items seen in total once embedded field-test items are counted. This practice bank provides a separate set of 100 practice questions.

Is the test timed?

No. The Test Administrator's Manual states test sessions are not timed; the published scheduling estimate for Grades 3-5 mathematics is two sessions totalling about 110-120 minutes.

How are VTCAP scores categorized?

On a 1500-2000 scale in four performance levels describing emerging (Level 1), partial (Level 2), satisfactory (Level 3) and thorough (Level 4) understanding. For Grade 5 mathematics, Level 3 begins at 1750 and Level 4 at 1827.

What languages is the VTCAP mathematics test available in?

For the 2025-2026 testing cycle the VTCAP mathematics and science assessments are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Swahili as computer-based fixed-form translations, in addition to English. No other translated forms are offered.