Unlike the typical game show that measures intelligence, ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER? tests adults lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. New grown up contestants will again find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects they've already been taught, ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. However, the players are not alone. There is a way for contestants to cheat in this classroom. The adults will have the opportunity to get some help from real grade-schoolers, who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r on tonights episode of ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?