The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment system, commonly abbreviated as MCAS is Massachusetts’s statewide standards-based assessment program. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System.
Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.
Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for Grade 6 Math that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.
MCAS Sample Questions: Grade 6 Math Sample Questions & Answers
Domain: Grade 6 >> Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Sample Question:
A. 12/20
B. 11/20
C. 9/20
D. 13/20
Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
First, to find the proper ratio, subtract the number of girls from the total number of students. The difference is the number of boys. 600-330 = 270. So, the initial ratio is 270/600.
Then, to reduce a ratio to its lowest term, divide the numerator and denominator by the Greatest Common Factor (GCF). Here, the GCF is 30. 270 divided by 30 = 9 and 600 divided by 30 = 20, so, the lowest ratio is 9/20.
Practice Resources: Ratios & Proportional Relationships (6.RP.A.1)
Click here to practice: Ratios & Proportional Relationships – Expressing Ratios Grade 6 Math
Domain: Grade 6 >> The Number System
Sample Question:
3/4
÷
7/8
=
A. 21/32
B. 1/2
C. 3/7
D. 6/7
Answer: D
Answer Explanation:
The original problem is:
3 /4 ÷ 7/8
To divide fractions, you must Keep (the first fraction), Change (the division to multiplication), Flip (the second fraction, or, take the reciprocal).
3 / 4 X 8 /7
= 24/28
Simplify by factoring out the GCF of 4.
The answer is 6/7
Practice Resources: The Number System (6.NS.A.1)
Click here to practice: The Number System – Division of Fractions Grade 6 Math
Domain: Grade 6 >> Expressions and Equations
Sample Question:
A.9
B. 12
C. 81
D. 1
Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
The base is 3
The exponent is 4
3 is multiplied 4 times, or 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 = 81
Practice Resources: Expressions & Equations (6.EE.A.1)
Click here to practice: Expressions and Equations – Whole Number Exponents Grade 6 Math
Domain: Grade 6 >> Geometry
Sample Question:
Which of the following statements is true?
A. There are four right angles shown.
B. The lines are perpendicular.
C. These two lines will never cross again.
D. All of the above are true.
Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
When two lines are perpendicular, four right angles are formed, and the lines will never cross again.
Practice Resources: Geometry (6.G.A.3)
Click here to practice: Geometry – Coordinate Geometry Grade 6 Math
Domain: Grade 6 >> Statistics and Probability
Sample Question:
Which two clothing items make up approximately 50% of the circle graph?
A. Shirts and pants
B. Socks and undergarments
C. Pants and socks
D. None of these
Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
The sections for “Pants” and “Socks” together make up about half (50%) of the entire graph.
Practice Resources: Statistics & Probability (6.SP.B.4)
Click here to practice: Statistics and Probability – Graphs and Charts Grade 6 Math
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