ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 5th Grade 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A number pattern begins: 4, 8, 16, 32, ___. What is the next number?
- 48
- 56
- 64 (Correct answer)
- 72
Correct answer: 64
Each number is doubled; 32 × 2 = 64.
Question 2: Which word is the antonym of 'courageous'?
- Brave
- Daring
- Timid (Correct answer)
- Bold
Correct answer: Timid
Timid means lacking courage, which is the opposite of courageous.
Question 3: Water freezes at what temperature on the Fahrenheit scale?
- 0°F
- 32°F (Correct answer)
- 100°F
- 212°F
Correct answer: 32°F
Water freezes at 32°F (0°C).
Question 4: If a train travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is its average speed?
- 40 mph
- 50 mph
- 60 mph (Correct answer)
- 80 mph
Correct answer: 60 mph
Speed = distance ÷ time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.
Question 5: In a bar graph, what does the height of each bar represent?
- The category label
- The quantity or value of that category (Correct answer)
- The color of the data
- The title of the graph
Correct answer: The quantity or value of that category
The height (or length) of a bar represents the numerical value of that category.
Question 6: Which of the following is a primary source for a history report on the American Revolution?
- A textbook chapter on the Revolution
- A documentary film made in 1990
- A diary written by a soldier in 1777 (Correct answer)
- An encyclopedia article
Correct answer: A diary written by a soldier in 1777
A diary written during the event is a firsthand primary source.
Question 7: What is 15% of 200?
- 20
- 25
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 35
Correct answer: 30
15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.
ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 5th Grade 3
A number pattern begins: 4, 8, 16, 32, ___.
What is the next number?