Achievement Test Grade 5 Practice Test
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Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1What is the TCAP Achievement Test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1What are the questions testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Who will be tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1How long will the tests take? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1How will the tests be scored? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1May calculators be used?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Which test accommodations may be used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2What is the purpose of the practice test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Here are some tips for preparing students for the test . . . . . . . . . . 2Reading/Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Answer Key.180
IntroductionWhat is the TCAP Achievement Test?The TCAP Achievement Test is a multiple-choice test designed to measure studentachievement in certain skills in four content areas: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics,Science, and Social Studies. The questions in this practice test are examples of items used inthe actual test.What are the questions testing?Questions are written to test student performance in state content standards. The StateContent Standards and Performance Indicators were developed by the Tennessee Departmentof Education. These Standards and Performance Indicators are listed on the StateDepartment of Education Web site at Who will be tested?Students in grades 3 through 8 will be tested.How long will the tests take?The length of the tests will vary, depending on the grade level. The time limits are generousand allow most students time to finish. Extended time limits only apply to students who areeligible for special or English Language Learner (ELL) accommodations.How will the tests be scored?The test answers will be machine scored. Results from the test provide information abouthow well students performed on the content being tested.May calculators be used?Calculators may be used on Part 1 and 2 of the mathematics portions of the TCAPAchievement Test (grades 3–8) as per system policy.Introduction Page 1
Which test accommodations may be used?The TCAP Achievement Test may be administered using various procedures that areused during the student’s daily educational program. Certain conditions must be met forstudents to be eligible for Special and ELL accommodations.What is the purpose of the practice test?In a classroom learning session, these questions can be used to prepare students for theactual test. Teachers can use the practice test to help familiarize students with the formatof test questions and how the actual test will be administered. This practice test can also beused to inform parents of the type of test their children will be taking.Here are some tips for preparing students for the test.Remind students to:Relax: It is normal to be somewhat anxious before the test. Remember that the score is onlyone of a number of measures of performance.Listen: Listen to and read the test directions carefully.Plan Use of Time: First, answer all the questions you are sure about. Do not spend toomuch time on any one question. If a question seems to take too long, skip it and return to itlater if you have extra time.Pause and Think: If you are not sure how to answer a question, carefully read it again. Ruleout answer choices that you know are incorrect and then choose from those that remain.Page 2 Introduction
Reading / Language ArtsPart 1DirectionsRead the story. Then answer Numbers 1 through 7.Helping at the Petting Zoo1“I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to spend time with you over the summer,” Tonya saidto her grandmother on the telephone. “I really enjoyed helping with the farm animals. I feel like Ilearned a lot over the past several weeks.”2“It was great having you here,” Grandma replied. Then Tonya’s grandmother spoke the mostamazing words. “Grandpa and I were hoping that you would help us take care of the animals atthe petting zoo during the county fair.” Tonya had been hoping to hear these words.3Tonya’s grandmother could not see her face, but Tonya was beaming. Year after year, she hadbeen watching her older cousin Chris help their grandparents at the petting zoo. Tonya had alwayswanted to help, but until now, she had been too young.4“I would love to help!” Tonya exclaimed. “You name it, and I’ll do it!”5When Tonya hung up the telephone, she made a list of the animals that Grandma and Grandpausually brought to the county fair. Then she thought about what her jobs might be. She madea big note on her calendar. The words “Work at the Petting Zoo!” appeared in the box marked“Saturday.” The important day was three weeks away.6That night, Tonya stayed awake in bed thinking about the petting zoo disaster that hadoccurred two years ago. She was still embarrassed about the whole event. On the last day ofthe county fair, Tonya had tried to help do some of the jobs at the petting zoo without tellinganyone. She had followed Chris into the animal pen to help give water to some of the animals.Unfortunately, Tonya accidentally spilled the entire bucket of water, creating a huge, muddy mess.Then, when Chris left the pen to get some animal food from the trailer, Tonya had followed him,forgetting to latch the gate. Soon pigs, ducks, and goats were wandering around the fairground.Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts Page 3
7There was a moment of chaos as farm animals darted about. Tonya’s heart had beaten so fastthat she thought it might burst through her chest. Many of the adults and children at the fair hadhelped herd the animals back into the pen. Of course, everyone thought the event was funny. Afterthe animals were returned to the pen, Tonya walked away more embarrassed than she had everbeen. She knew she was not ready to be a helper.8Now two years had passed and Tonya had spent a lot of time on her grandparents’ farm. Hergrandparents noticed that Tonya’s ability to handle the animals had improved. Tonya could notwait for the fair. Each day she crossed off a box on the calendar.9Finally, the big day arrived. That morning, Tonya’s grandparents picked her up and drove tothe fairground to set up the petting zoo. Tonya worked hard spreading hay around the pens whileGrandpa led animals from the trailer to their pens. The fair began soon after everything was setup. Children gathered around the petting zoo, each eagerly awaiting a turn.10Tonya’s friends arrived in time to see her feed a baby lamb with a bottle. Then she walked acow around the pen. When some of the hens got excited, she helped calm them. Tonya felt greatuntil she saw her cousin Chris enter the pen.11“What is he doing here?” Tonya thought.12“Hey, do you need a hand?” Chris asked.13“No, thanks,” Tonya answered sternly.14“That’s great!” Chris said with a look of relief. “I am glad you can take over. Grandma andGrandpa need help with these animals, and I really want to walk around and play some games.”15Tonya felt good knowing that Chris also trusted her. Now Tonya knew she could be the officialhelper. “Go have fun,” she said to Chris. “I’ve got everything under control.”16Grandpa and Grandma smiled as they watched Tonya from the other side of the pen. Tonyahelped a little girl pet a large, pink pig, and she brought animal food to the kids so that they couldfeed the goats. Her love for the animals and her sense of responsibility showed. Helping at thepetting zoo was even more fun than she had imagined it would be.Page 4 Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts
1Complete the following analogy.nAssist is to help as latch is to .2AreleaseBfastenCshieldDguardRead the diagram.nGrandpa leadsthe animals totheir pens fromthe trailer.Tonya’s friendsarrive at thefair.Tonya helps alittle girl pet apig.What belongs in the empty box?FChris asks Tonya if she needs help.GTonya brings food to the kids to feed the goats.HChildren help herd the animals.JChildren gather around the petting zoo.Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts Page 5
3Look at the diagram.nCauseEffectTonya feels thatshe is ready tohelp at thepetting zoo.What belongs in the empty box?4ATonya watched Chris at the petting zoo year after year.BTonya is able to help calm the hens when they are excited.CTonya helped at the petting zoo two years ago.DTonya improves her ability to handle the animals over the summer.What is one way the reader can tell that “Helping at the Petting Zoo” is fiction?FThere is a plot.GThe author tells about herself.HThere are rhyming words.JThe characters are real people.Page 6 Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts
5How does the petting zoo disaster influence Tonya’s actions in the two years that follow?n6AShe believes that she has learned all she can about the animals.BShe decides that she should not work with the animals again.CShe realizes that she is not ready for a job at the fair.DShe asks to be given a different job at the county fair.How do Grandma and Grandpa most likely feel at the end of the story?n7Fexcited that children at the fair enjoy the petting zooGproud that Tonya does a good job at the petting zooHrelieved that the animals are under controlJpleased that Chris is able to enjoy the fair this yearWhat is the author’s purpose for writing this story?nAto entertain readers by telling about a girl who works at a petting zooBto describe how exciting it is for a girl to feed farm animalsCto give information about farm animals at a county fairDto persuade the reader to visit a petting zooGrade 5 Reading / Language Arts Page 7
DirectionsRead the poem. Then answer Numbers 8 through 12.Rainy DaysLet the summer slip awayLet dark days start to fallLet the blue give way to grayI long to hear the call.5101520It sounds just like a tune to meIt waters me with songIt always is good companyAt night or all day long.Rain-wearing shoes go pitter-patRain dips and dives and dancesRain drips and drives, this way and thatUpon the roof it prances.On metal roofs it rat-a-tatsOn wooden roofs it drumsOn windows it just splitter-splatsWhen at last it comes.Down on leaves it splashesDown wooden trunks it poursDown to the earth it dashesCalling me outdoors.Page 8 Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts
8Which line from the poem contains an example of onomatopoeia?n9FLet dark days start to fallGIt waters me with songHAt night or all day long.JOn windows it just splitter-splatsRead Lines 17 through 20.nDown on leaves it splashesDown wooden trunks it poursDown to the earth it dashesCalling me outdoors.These lines show an example hich line lets readers know that this poem is written in first person?nFLet the blue give way to grayGIt sounds just like a tune to meHIt always is good companyJOn wooden roofs it drumsGrade 5 Reading / Language Arts Page 9
11Choose the line that best describes the time of year when the poem takes place.n12ALet the summer slip awayBLet the blue give way to grayCAt night or all day long.DDown on leaves it splashesRead Line 10 from the poem.nRain dips and dives and dancesWhich literary device does the line use?FhyperboleGmetaphorHpersonificationJsimilePage 10 Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts
DirectionsRead the passage. Then answer Numbers 13 through 20.The Secrets of the Humpback Whale1You stare across the ocean waters. Suddenlya dark figure emerges from the deep water. Yourealize that a humpback whale seems to be lookingright at you!2The curious animal wants to get a better lookat the world above the ocean. Scientists call thisaction “spy hopping.” People are just as curiousabout the humpback whale as it is curious aboutus. Scientists have spent years trying to unravel thesecrets of its life.The Humpback Whale3The large body of a humpback whale is black across the top and back, but it has a mix of blackand white on its underside. It also has bumps on its head in which at least one stiff hair grows.Scientists, however, are not certain of the purpose of these hairs. Some scientists think that thesehairs might help the whales detect movement in the waters around them.4Adult humpback whales can grow to be 40–50 feet long. That’s longer than a school bus! Theycan weigh up to 40 tons, which means they could weigh more than two school buses.Dorsal finTail flukeRostrumEyeThroat grooves, whichexpand to form a pouchPectoral finsGrade 5 Reading / Language Arts Page 11
A Close Bond5Young whales are born in warm, tropical waters. The newborn calves are almost as long as asmall car and weigh between one and two tons. Like many other baby animals, they like to play.For instance, when a mother whale is floating on the surface of the water, the calf will wriggle upher back and then slide down the other side!6A mother whale will often touch the fins of her calf. She also likes to give her calf a ride onthe top part of her head. The close bond between the mother and calf offers the young whaleprotection. When a calf gets into trouble, it can send out an alarm call, knowing its mother willquickly answer.Time to Eat7The humpback whale can eat 2,000 pounds of food in one day! How does it manage to devoursuch large amounts? The whale has a special mouth and throat, which expand to form a largepouch. Inside, there are no teeth. Instead, hundreds of overlapping plates, called baleen, hang fromthe whale’s upper jaw. Each piece of baleen has a hairy fringe. When the whale shuts its mouth,water rushes out. However, baleen trap the fish inside, and the whale swallows the fish.8The humpback often feasts on small fish like herring. It also eats small organisms calledplankton and tiny shrimplike animals called krill. Its enormous appetite helps the humpback growa thick layer of blubber beneath its skin. This fatty layer can be four inches thick, and it helps thewhale survive its long migration.The Long Migration910Like some types of birds, humpback whalesmigrate to warmer climates during the wintermonths. Humpback whales live in groups all overthe world. During the summer months, they preferto live in the cooler waters closer to the North andthe South Poles. But as winter approaches and thewater becomes too cold for them, the whales migrateto warmer waters closer to the equator.Humpback whales are the champions ofmigration, traveling longer distances than anyother mammal. Some groups of whales travel about3,000 miles from the Arctic waters to the Hawaiian Islands. Another group of humpback whalesspends its winters in the warm waters near Costa Rica. As summer approaches, they travel tocooler waters near Antarctica. Their journey is over 5,000 miles!Page 12 Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts
Songster of the Sea11Humpback whales are great singers too. They produce some of the longest and most variedsounds of any animal. Some songs can be 20 minutes long! Their songs include grunts, clicks,moans, and buzzes. However, the whale doesn’t have vocal cords like humans. They most likelymake their noises by moving air through the tubes and chambers of their respiratory system, orbreathing system.12Researchers guess that there may be different reasons for the whales’ music. Usually, malewhales sing most often during mating season. They could be telling others, “Stay away from myterritory.” Whales also sing when they are traveling. The melodies may be a way for them to stayin touch with each other. It is easy to hear the noisy songs, which can be as loud as the roar of ajet. In addition, all the whales in a certain area learn the same song. For instance, the whales nearHawaii sing a different song than the group by Costa Rica.Keeping up the Studies13Today, scientists continue to study the humpback whale. These scientists take photographs oftheir tail flukes. Each fluke has unique markings, which are like fingerprints. The pictures allowscientists to track where the whales travel. Perhaps scientists will eventually learn all the secrets ofthe humpback whale.Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts Page 13
13Look at the diagram.nPlanktonHerringWhich title belongs in the empty oval?14AParts of a WhaleBDiet of a WhaleCWhale Migration RoutesDWhale SongsThe headings in this passage help a reader toFunderstand unknown words.Gmemorize important facts.Hrecognize answers to questions.Jlocate information quickly.Page 14 Grade 5 Reading / Language ArtsKrill
15What is the main idea of the section titled “The Long Migration”?n16AHumpback whales sing by moving air through their breathing systems.BHumpback whales travel many miles to reach better waters.CHumpback whales have large appetites that help them grow blubber.DHumpback whales live in many oceans around the world.Which is the best summary of the passage?n17FHumpback whales are very curious animals. They eat thousands of pounds of foodeach day, migrate long distances, and sing songs. Scientists have spent years trying tounderstand humpback whales.GHumpback whales have large bodies and eat thousands of pounds of food every day. Theymigrate longer distances than any other mammal. Singing songs may be one way thathumpback whales communicate with one another.HHumpback whales use baleen to trap fish and eat large amounts of food. Mothers andbabies have a close bond that makes the babies feel safe. Humpback whales migratelong distances.JHumpback whales are large animals that eat an enormous amount of food each day. Babyhumpback whales are born in warm waters and are close to their mothers. Scientists areinterested in these curious animals.Which question can be answered after reading the passage?nAWhen do calves stop playing with their mothers?BWhat is spy hopping?CWhat animals prey on humpback whales?DHow long does it take a humpback whale to migrate?Grade 5 Reading / Language Arts Page 15
18What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?n19Fto describe to readers a humpback whale’s journey through tropical watersGto give readers information about the characteristics of humpback whalesHto entertain readers with a story about a humpback whale’s habitsJto tell readers why humpback whales migrate for such long distancesWhich option would most help the reader understand where whales migrate?n20Aa video of humpback whales migrating near Antarctica in the summerBa list of common humpback whale migration sitesCa map highlighting the migration paths of humpback whalesDa picture of humpback whales migrating near Costa RicaThe second picture in the passage helps the reader tonFsee
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