NYST SAMPLE QUESTIONS: GRADE 6 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 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: A 13 ounce box of cereal cost $3.99. What is the unit price per ounce?

1. about $0.31 per ounce
2. about $0.30 per ounce
3. about $0.29 per ounce
4. about $0.28 per ounce

Answer Explanation: $3.99/13 equals about $0.31 per ounce.

Standards: 6.RP.A.2

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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?

1. 7
2. 9
3. 11
4. 13

Answer Explanation: Divide the total number of jelly beans by the number of varieties.

143 ÷ 11 = 13

Standards: 6.NS.B.2

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Domain: Grade 6 >> Expressions & Equations

Sample Question: Find the value of 5 + 7c when c = 8

1. 96
2. 61
3. 53
4. 47

Answer Explanation: 5 + 7c = 5 + 7(8) = 5 + 56 = 61

Standards: 6.EE.A.2

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Domain: Grade 6 >> Geometry

Sample Question: What is the surface area of a rectangular box with dimensions 4 cm, 6 cm, and 10 cm?

1. 248 sq. cm
2. 240 sq. cm
3. 124 sq. cm
4. 224 sq. cm

Answer Explanation: To find the surface area,use the following formula:

S.A. = 2(L₁W₁) + 2(L₂W₂) + 2(L₃W₃)

where L₁W₁ represent the top and bottom of the prism

L₂W₂ represent the front and back faces of the prism

L₃W₃ represent the side faces of the prism.

Replace the variables with the appropriate values:

S.A. = 2(4*6) + 2(4*10) + 2(6*10)

S.A. = 2(24) + 2(40) + 2(60)

S.A. = 48 + 80 + 120

S.A. = 248 sq. cm.

Standards: 6.G.A.2

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Domain: Grade 6 >> Statistics & Probability

Sample Question: At a recent meeting of “weight losers” a survey was conducted to see how much weight they had lost. The information was then put into a graph. Which type of graph would be best for showing the average weight loss over several months?

1. Picture graph
2. Bar graph
3. Circle graph
4. Line graph

Answer Explanation: A line graph would be best because all of the points would be plotted and then connected with line segments. That line graph would show the trend in the weight loss over the period of time being studied.

Standards: 6.SP.B.4

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Looking for online practice tests? Here is the link to practice more of NYST Grade 6 Math questions.