NYST SAMPLE QUESTIONS: GRADE 8 MATH

The NYST is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.

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 8 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.

Domain: Grade 8 >> The Number System

Sample Question: Which of the numbers below is irrational?

1. √169
2. √4
3. √16
4. √3

Answer Explanation: √3 is non-terminating and non-repeating.

Standards: 8.NS.A.1

Click here to practice: The Number System Questions on 8th Grade

Domain: Grade 8 >> Expressions & Equations

Sample Question: Which of the following is equal to 3^{11- 6}?

1. 244
2. 243
3. 242
4. 240

Answer Explanation: 3^11-6 = 3⁵ = 243

Standards: 8.EE.A.1

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Domain: Grade 8 >> Functions

Sample Question: The graph of linear function f(x) = 3x – c passes through the point (4, 5). What is the value of c?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 7
4. 9

Answer Explanation: f(x) = 3x – c passes through the point (4,5).

5 = 3(4) – c

5 = 12 – c

5 – 12 = – c

-7 = – c

7 = c

Standards: 8.F.A.1

Click here to practice: 8 Grade Functions Questions

Domain: Grade 8 >> Geometry

Sample Question: A line segment has a length of 9 units. After a certain transformation is applied to the segment, the new segment has a length of 9 units. What was the transformation?

1. A rotation
2. A reflection
3. A translation
4. Any of the above transformations.

Answer Explanation: There is not enough information provided. All three of the transformations listed would keep the length of the segment the same.

Standards: 8.G.A.1

Click here to practice: Geometry Questions for 8th Grade

Domain: Grade 8 >> Statistics & Probability

Sample Question: If a scatter plot has a line of best fit that decreases from left to right, which of the following terms describes the association?

1. Positive association
2. Negative association
3. Constant association
4. Nonlinear association

Answer Explanation: By definition, a decreasing trend from left to right on a scatter plot indicates a negative association.

Standards: 8.SP.A.1

Click here to practice: Statistics & Probability Questions for 8th Grade

Looking for online practice tests? Here is the link to practice more of NYST Grade 8 Math questions.