PSSA Links

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.