The GMAS 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 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.
Domain: Grade 6 >> Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Sample Question: How many kilograms are there in 375 grams?
- 3,750 kg
- 37.5 kg
- 3.75 kg
- 0.375 kg
Answer Explanation: 1000 grams/1 kilogram = 375 grams/x kilograms
1000x = 375
Divide each side by 1000
x = 0.375 kilograms
Standards: MGSE6.RP.3
Click here to practice: Ratios & Proportional Relationships Questions on 6th Grade
Domain: Grade 6 >> The Number System
Sample Question: Paula Ryan had a candy store. One of her best sellers was jelly beans. In the variety package of jelly beans, there are 11 varieties. There is an equal number of each type of jelly bean in each package and, each package contains 143 jelly beans. How many jelly beans of each type are in the variety package?
- 7
- 9
- 11
- 13
Answer Explanation: Divide the total number of jelly beans by the number of varieties.
143 ÷ 11 = 13
Standards: MGSE6.NS.2
Click here to practice: Grade 6 The Number System Questions
Domain: Grade 6 >> Expressions & Equations
Sample Question: Evaluate the following for n = 9:
7n – 14 + 3n
- -104
- 104
- 76
- 88
Answer Explanation: When n = 9, the expression becomes:
= 7(9) – 14 + 3(9)
= 63 – 14 + 27
= 49 + 27
= 76
Standards: MGSE6.EE.2c
Click here to practice: 6 Grade Expressions & Equations Questions
Domain: Grade 6 >> Geometry
Sample Question: What is the area of a triangle with a base of 20 feet and a vertical height of 40 feet?
- A = 200 sq. ft.
- A = 800 sq. ft.
- A = 400 sq. ft.
- A = 600 sq. ft.
Answer Explanation: The formula for the area of a triangle is: A = (1/2)bh
a= (1/2)(20)(40)
a = (1/2)(800)
a = 400 sq. ft.
Standards: MGSE6.G.1
Click here to practice: Geometry Questions for 6th Grade
Domain: Grade 6 >> Statistics & Probability
Sample Question: Given the following set of data, is the median or the mean larger?
{17, 23, 33, -18, 11, 4, -9, 12, 16}
- Mean
- Median
- They are the same
- You cannot figure it out
Answer Explanation: To find the median, put the numbers in order from smallest to largest.
-18, -9, 4, 11, 12, 16, 17, 23, 33
Median is 12
To find the mean, add all of the numbers together and divide by 9
(17 + 23 + 33 + -18 + 11 + 4 + -9 + 12 + 16) / 9 = 89/9 = 9.9 (when rounded to the nearest tenth)
The median is larger
Standards: MGSE6.SP.3
Click here to practice: Statistics & Probability Questions for 6th Grade
