Gr. 5 Math
Gr. 5 English
Gr. 5 Veritas
Gr. 5 Wild Card
Ms. B?
100

What is the missing number in the equation: 729 - ___ = 361?

368

100

This figure of speech uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things (e.g., "brave as a lion").

A simile

100

You've made a mistake on a school project and your teacher points it out. Instead of blaming others or making excuses, you acknowledge your error and commit to fixing it.

True to Yourself (taking responsibility for your actions)

100

In what year was Selwyn house Founded?

1908

100

When is Ms. B's Birthday? Extra 100 points if you know which year she was born in. (Only one guess allowed)

May 30th

200

If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/3 of what you have, what is the fraction of the whole pizza you ate.

1/4

(3/4 x 1/3 = 3/12 = 1/4)

200

When an author gives human qualities or characteristics to inanimate objects or animals, they are using this literary device.

Personification

200

You accidentally damage another student's property in the hallway. You immediately apologize, offer to pay for the damage, and take steps to make it right.

True to Others (honesty, accountability, and making amends)

200

What is the name of the elf that always comes around Ms. B's class during Christmas and the holidays?

Otis

200

Which university did Ms. B go to?

Concordia University

300

The smallest whole number that is divisible by 3, 4, and 5.

60

300

If an author provides clues or hints about events that will happen later in the story, this is called what?

Foreshadowing

300

During a school assembly, you listen respectfully to the speakers, applaud appropriately, and encourage your friends to do the same.

True to Your School (demonstrating good citizenship and respect for school events)

300

What are the three oceans that border Canada?

Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean

300

Ms. B has been a teacher in 3 countries. Can you name all three countries?

South Korea, Denmark, Canada

400

A number is rounded to the nearest hundredth and becomes 12.50. What is the smallest possible original number.

12.495

400

Spell the word that means "To make familiar".

A-C-C-U-S-T-O-M

 

400

Your class is learning about climate change. You take the initiative to research local recycling programs and share information with your family and friends.

True to the World (environmental awareness and taking action for the greater good)

400

Ms. B currently teaches in the 5A classroom. In which classroom did Ms. B used to teach when she first started at Selwyn House?

In the 4A Classroom. 

400

What is Ms. B's brother's name?

Philip

500

Two different prime numbers are multiplied together. Their product is 91. What are the two prime numbers.

7 and 13

500

In the novel Hatchtet, Brian wore his windbreaker, hoping it would be _________ to the light rain. 

Impervious 

500

A classmate confides in you about a personal struggle. You listen attentively, offer support, and maintain their confidence, even when others are gossiping about the situation.

True to Others (trustworthiness, empathy, and confidentiality)

500

How many pairs of legs do lobsters have?

5 pairs

500

In what year did Ms. B first start teaching at Selwyn House?

2018

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