NYS Grade 5 Science case studies
NYS Grade 5 Science · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Elementary-level (Grade 5) Science Test is part of New York State's elementary- and intermediate-level science testing program, administered by the New York State Education Department through its Office of State Assessment. It is a state assessment for Grade 5 students in New York, not a professional credential or licensure exam, and it is typically taken by students in the spring of their Grade 5 year. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NYSED; always confirm logistics with your school or the official NYSED pages. The published source confirms that the test exists and that a Spring 2027 administration is planned, referenced in the 2026-27 materials-request procedures (DET 915). The NYS Grade 5 Science case studies are 5 cases and about 2,497 words.
1The Sealed Beaker and the Missing 40 Grams
On Monday, a fifth-grade class set up two identical 250 mL beakers. Each contained 150 g of dry soil and 40 g of water, for a total starting mass of 190 g.
516 words, about 3 min2Pond Fertilizer and the Oxygen Crash
A class studied a pond near school. In April, the water was clear.
476 words, about 2 min3The Stick That Would Not Move
A class placed a 30 cm vertical stick in the schoolyard and marked the tip of its shadow every two hours on a sunny September day. All marks were made on the same flat pavement.
482 words, about 2 min4The Playground Mixture That Lost 17 Grams
A class received a 60 g sample of a playground mixture: fine sand, table salt, iron filings, and small plastic beads. Available materials included magnets, filter paper, funnels, beakers, a 2 mm screen, water, and a hot plate.
518 words, about 3 min5The Stream Table and the 40-House Slope
A class built two stream tables. Each tray held 3 kg of the same soil and was tilted at 10°.
505 words, about 3 min