Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining. and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

WHich sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is.

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short.

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area.

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me.... I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

• She is energetic

• She is mean

• She is shy

• She hates people

There was once some hardworking ants and a grasshopper who hated to work. The ants gathered food all spring while the grasshopper played. When winter came, the ants had enough food, but the grasshopper had nothing to eat.

What is a possible theme for the short story ?

• Don't be lazy.

• Have as much fun as you can before you die.

• Don't steal.

• Look before you leap.

In which number does the 7 have a value 100 greater than 700 ?

• 347

• 7,345,098

• 674,321

• 7,432

• 9,758,000

• .9758

• 97,580,000

• 9.758

( 5 x 100 ) + ( 1x10) + ( 9 x 1) + ( 5 x 1/10)

• 5,195

• 5.195

• 510.95

• 519.5

Which statements correctly describe the characteristics of the Big Dipper?

• Statements 1 and 2 only

• Statement 2 and 3 only

• Statement 1 and 3 only

• Statements 1, 2, and 3

On which date did the Full Moon most likely happen ?

• September 15

• September 18

• October 5

• October 8

A local school has added solar panels to its roof to collect energy from the Sun to power the school.

What is a benefit of using such an energy source ?

• Solar panels are expensive, so they will make the school look better.

• Solar panels are inexpensive, so they will save the school money

• Solar panels use a nonrenewable energy source, so they will reduce the use of renewable resources.

• Solar panels use a renewable energy source, so they will reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.