SK SSA Math 5 study guide
SK SSA Math 5 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The SK SSA Math 5 credential verifies that a candidate can teach and assess Grade 5 mathematics to the standard expected in Saskatchewan schools. It is designed for educators, substitute teachers, and curriculum support staff who need to demonstrate command of the Grade 5 math continuum - not just the ability to solve the problems, but the ability to explain the reasoning behind them to ten- and eleven-year-olds. The exam is delivered in multiple-choice format and spans five domains: Number and Operations (the largest share), Algebra and Patterns, Geometry and Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving. Expect questions that test conceptual understanding and pedagogical judgment as well as raw computation. The SK SSA Math 5 study guide has 5 sections and about 2,094 words.
01Number and Operations
Number and Operations is the largest domain on this Grade 5 mathematics assessment. Questions ask you to read, compare, compute with, and explain whole numbers through millions, decimals through thousandths, and fractions, then choose an operation that fits a context.
450 words, about 2 min02Algebra and Patterns
Algebra and Patterns tests whether you can see structure: extend a pattern, state its rule, write and evaluate expressions, and solve simple equations. The emphasis is on relationships, not just arithmetic.
427 words, about 2 min03Geometry and Measurement
Geometry and Measurement asks you to classify two-dimensional figures, reason about angles, compute perimeter, area, and volume, and convert among units. Diagrams are usually described in words, so you must build the figure from the given measurements.
425 words, about 2 min04Data Analysis and Probability
Data Analysis and Probability tests your ability to read displays, summarize a data set, and quantify chance. You need to choose the measure that answers the question, not just calculate every measure you know.
416 words, about 2 min05Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving ties the other domains together. It asks you to solve multi-step problems, choose representations, estimate, and explain why an answer is reasonable.
376 words, about 2 min