Noetic · Grade 5
Noetic Prep Guide for Grade 5
16 chapters, 200 original practice problems, two full practice tests, and every answer explained — pitched at the real Grade 5 contest and a little above.
Instant PDF download · 16 Focused Chapters · 200 Practice Problems · two full practice tests
A Complete Noetic Study Plan for Fifth Grade.
The Grade 5 Noetic test is 20 word problems with no answer choices: your child writes each answer, with its unit. It is hard — the typical fifth grader who takes it solves about 11 of the 20, and the honor roll needs 17 or more.
This guide is pitched at that level and a little above. Each chapter teaches one kind of problem — ratios, rates, fractions, logic, counting, geometry — then climbs to problems at the level of Noetic’s Grade 7 samples, with two starred Challenges harder than almost anything on the real Grade 5 test.
Every answer shows the working, explains it in a few plain sentences, and ends with why the method works and the most common wrong answer, so your child can see exactly where the thinking went off track.
What's inside
Everything your child needs to prepare for Noetic Grade 5.
16 Focused Chapters
Money and profit, factors and primes, fractions, decimals, ratios, rates and travel, balances, logic and liars, digit puzzles, counting, geometry, data and chance — one kind of problem at a time.
200 Practice Problems
Original multi-step word problems, with the hardest two in each chapter marked for a second try.
Every Answer Explained
The working step by step, why the method works, and the most common wrong answer.
Two Full Practice Tests
Two 20-question mock contests in the real 45-minute, write-your-answer format, with complete answers.
A Four-Week Study Plan
Three or four problems a day, with Test B saved for a timed run a few days before the contest.
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Chapter by chapter
- 1. Money, Prices and Profit
- 2. Clever Calculation and Rules
- 3. Factors, Multiples and Primes
- 4. Fractions
- 5. Decimals and Measurement
- 6. Ratios and “For Every”
- 7. Time, Calendars and Clocks
- 8. Ages
- 9. Rates, Work and Travel
- 10. Balances and Comparisons
- 11. Logic, Liars and Order
- 12. Digits and Letter Puzzles
- 13. Patterns, Sequences and Sums
- 14. Counting and Arrangements
- 15. Geometry: Area, Angles and Volume
- 16. Data, Averages and Chance
- 17. Practice Test A
- 18. Practice Test B
- 19. Answers
- 20. Contest-Day Tips
The full guide
Noetic Math Contest Prep Guide — Grade 5
$20.00
- ✓16 Grade 5-focused chapters
- ✓200 original practice problems
- ✓Two full 20-question practice tests
- ✓Every answer explained with pictures
- ✓A simple four-week study plan
- ✓Instant PDF download
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Frequently asked questions
What grade is this guide for?
This edition is written specifically for fifth grade. The problems match the Grade 5 contest: 20 multi-step word problems, answered without choices. Sixth graders should pick the Grades 5–6 guide until the Grade 6 edition is out.
Is it hard?
Yes, on purpose. The real Grade 5 test is hard, so the guide is pitched at that level and a little above. Problems 7 and 8 in each chapter are at the level of Noetic’s Grade 7 samples, and the two starred problems are harder still; it is fine to leave them for a second try.
How should my child use the guide?
Three or four problems a day is plenty. Work through the 16 chapters in four weeks, then take Practice Test A; save the timed Practice Test B for a few days before the contest.
Are the problems original?
Yes — 100% original, written in the style and difficulty of the real contest. We never copy actual contest problems.
How do I get the guide after buying?
You'll get an instant download page after checkout, plus an email with your download link.
Is there a refund policy?
We generally don't offer refunds, but if you're not satisfied, contact us and we'll do our best to make it right.
This guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Noetic Learning. “Noetic Learning Math Contest” is a trademark of its respective owners.