PA Core Standards Mathematics PreK-12
Emphasis Guide from PA to PACCS-5
Grade 5 Mathematics Assessment Anchors (Eligible Content)
Math Cluster Matrix - Trifolds 4-5-6
PSSA Mathematics Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content with Glossary
PSSA Mathematics Assessment Anchors Introduction
Grade 5 Mathematics Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Aligned to PA Academic Standards
Grade 5 Mathematics Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Aligned to PA Common Core Standards
Grade 5 and 6 Math Assessment Anchor Glossary
Review Games
PSSA Math 5th Grade Vocabulary Review Game
PSSA Math 5th Grade Jeopardy Review Game
Study Stack - 5th Grade Math Vocabulary Review Games
Quizlet - 5th Grade Math Vocabulary I
Quizlet - 5th Grade Math Vocabulary II
Quizlet - 5th Grade Math Vocabulary III
Practice Packets
PSSA Item Sampler Math Grade 5 2022-2023
PSSA Item Sampler Math Grade 5 2021-2022
PSSA Item Sampler Math Grade 5 2019-2020
PSSA Item Sampler Math Grade 5 2016-2017
PSSA Item Sampler Math Grade 5 2013-2014
PSSA Item Sampler Math Grade 5 2009-2010
PSSA Item Sampler Math Grade 5 2008-2009
Southern Columbia Area Middle School 2024 PSSA Testing Dates
PSSA ELA Testing Grade 5 - April 23-26
PSSA Mathematics Testing Grade 5 - April 29-30
Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment Performance Level Descriptors:
Below Basic - seldom demonstrates grade-level appropriate concepts/skills for a particular subject/task.
Basic - at times demonstrates some grade-level appropriate concepts/skills for a particular subject/task.
Proficient - routinely demonstrates a variety of grade-level appropriate concepts/skills for a particular subject/task.
Advanced - consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the grade-level appropriate concepts/skills and uses sophisticated strategies to solve a task.
PSSA Motivation Days - We’re Ready for the PSSAs!
Crazy Socks Day
* Wear your craziest socks to show how you are going to “sock it” to the PSSAs.
Sweats Day
* Wear your favorite sweats to remember that the PSSAs will be no sweat.
Cap Day
* Put your thinking caps on and get ready for the PSSAs.
Biggest Fan Day
* Wear your favorite jersey or sports team apparel to remember your teachers and parents are your biggest fans for success on the PSSAs.
Dress Your Best Day
* Dress your best and remember to DO YOUR BEST on the PSSAs.