Grade 5 Scholarship Examination case studies
Grade 5 Scholarship Examination · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is a Sri Lankan national examination sat by children in Grade 5, usually around age nine or ten, in the school year in which they become eligible. It is not a school-leaving test: results are used for scholarship and bursary awards and, importantly, as a selection mark for admission to Grade 6 in popular schools. Candidates sit the examination in one session, in Sinhala or Tamil medium, and it covers first language, mathematics, environment (science, health and social studies in everyday context) and general knowledge and general ability. Preparation should follow the school syllabus rather than coaching-centre shortcuts. The Grade 5 Scholarship Examination case studies are 5 cases and about 3,285 words.
1Fencing the School Vegetable Plot
The Grade 5 class has a rectangular vegetable plot 10 m long and 6 m wide. They plan to fence it with wire mesh and wooden posts.
674 words, about 3 min2Dengue Patrol After Heavy Rain
After three days of heavy rain, the Grade 5 class does a 20-minute dengue patrol in the school yard. They have two pairs of gloves, one waste bag, and no larvicide.
767 words, about 4 min3The Zoo Trip Notice: Which Draft Is Clear?
The Grade 5 class is preparing a notice for the school board about a one-day trip to the zoo. The board is read by parents and by students from other classes, so the notice must be clear without a teacher standing beside it.
528 words, about 3 min4Choosing the Class Trip
The Grade 5 class has 48 students and 3 teachers. They are choosing a one-day trip.
632 words, about 3 min5One Tap, 109 Students, 40 Minutes
The school has one working tap near the toilet block. On normal days, 109 students must wash their hands with soap before lunch: Grade 3 has 30, Grade 4 has 32, Grade 5 has 35, and the Special Unit has 12.
684 words, about 3 min