Grade-6-Practice-Test - NSCAS Alternate English Language Arts and Mathematics

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Grade 6 NSCAS Alternate Student Test Booklet for Nebraska Department of Education 2026, focused on alternate English Language Arts and Mathematics indicators. The booklet includes short reading passages and comprehension prompts for grade-level skills such as narrative events, daily life situations, and basic informational concepts about plants, animals, and Earth’s water. Selected tasks also include structured language responses and questions tied to specific indicator codes LAE.6.RP, LAE.6.RI, LAE.6.V, and LAE.6.W.1.

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Grade 6 Alternate English Language Arts

LAE.6.RP (Question 1, Question 2)

LAE.6.RI (Question 3, Question 4, Question 5)

LAE.6.V (Question 6)

LAE.6.W (Question 7)

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English Language Arts and Mathematics | | | | | STUDENT TEST BOOKLET Grade 6 Nebraska Department of Education 2026 Copyright © 2026 by the Nebraska Department of Education. No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the Nebraska Department of Education. Grade 6 Alternate English Language Arts | NSCAS ALTERNATE STUDENT TEST BOOK
Indicator \# LAE.6.RP.3 Question 1 ELA—Grade 6 | | --- | | It was time for dinner. Mom said to me,“Emma, please put your coat on so we can go out for spaghetti.” I quickly put on my coat. Then, I helped my brother, Josh, put on his shoes. When we were all in the car, Mom said,“Thank you, Emma, for helping your little brother.”
Mom Emma Josh | | NSCAS ALTERNATE STUDENT TEST BOOK
Indicator \# LAE.6.RP.6 Question 2 ELA—Grade 6 | | --- | | Lana awakes early. Finally, it is the first day of the fair! Lana and her family will spend the entire day at the fair. Every year, they do some of the same things. They always stop at the dairy booth. Lana has already decided she will get a chocolate shake. Then they go see the animals. Lana and her sister go on rides. This year, thereis a thrilling new roller coaster ride.
She is excited. She is hungry. She is ready. | | NSCAS ALTERNATE STUDENT TEST BOOK
Indicator \# LAE.6.RI.1 Question 3 ELA—Grade 6 | | --- | | Plants need several things to grow. They need sunlight. They need good soil and the right amount of water. Plants will live a long time if they get good care .
Plants grow best in pots.
Plants can grow from seeds.
Plants need proper care to grow. | | NSCAS ALTERNATE STUDENT TEST BOOK
Indicator \# LAE.6.RI.3 Question 4 ELA—Grade 6 | | --- | | My dog is easy to take care of. He follows directions. He likes to go for walks. He only barks when someone rings the doorbell.
to tell readers something funny to let readers know about a pet to convince readers to walk more | | NSCAS ALTERNATE STUDENT TEST BOOK
Indicator \# LAE.6.RI.6 Question 5 ELA—Grade 6 | | --- | | Earth’s surface is mostly covered with water. Water is in places like oceans, rivers, and lakes. Over half of Earth’s surface is ocean water. Oceans are the biggest bodies of water.

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Indicator \# LAE.6.V.2.c | | Question 6 | | STUDENT TEST BOOK ELA—Grade 6 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | NSCAS ALTERNATE
Indicator \# LAE.6.W.1. b | Question 7 | STUDENT TEST BOOK ELA—Grade 6 | | --- | --- | --- | | Jay helps his dad | clean the kitchen | | | ! | . | ? |

FAQs

What subjects and grade level are included in the NSCAS Alternate Student Test Booklet?

The booklet is for Grade 6 and focuses on alternate English Language Arts (with an overall label including Mathematics).

What types of passages are used in the English Language Arts questions?

It uses short narrative and informational passages, such as a family dinner scene, a fair day plan, and explanations about plants and Earth’s water.

Which question indicators appear in the booklet?

The visible indicator codes include LAE.6.RP.3, LAE.6.RP.6, LAE.6.RI.1, LAE.6.RI.3, LAE.6.RI.6, LAE.6.V.2.c, and LAE.6.W.1.b.

Sep 29, 2026

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