The Grade 5 Science Common Assessment is a 25-question multiple-choice test aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It covers foundational scientific concepts across multiple domains, including: Physical Science (matter, energy, forces) Life Science (ecosystems, food chains, organisms) Earth and Space Science (Earth’s systems, the sun, natural resources) Engineering Design (problem-solving, testing, and redesign) Each question is crafted to assess a student's conceptual un