NWEA MAP 6th Grade PDF Sample Test - Math Reading Language Usage and Science Practice Questions

Sep 29, 2026

Sample assessment material for NWEA MAP 6th grade covering math, reading, language usage, and science. Math items include geometry area, pictogram-based totals, and statistics such as mode and range. Reading questions draw from a magician narrative and an informational speech about access to clean drinking water, plus vocabulary in context. Language usage focuses on apostrophe correctness and plural forms. Science probes Earth and space temperatures and plant cell chloroplast function.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

Math Practice Questions

Geometry

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Statistics and Probability

Reading Practice Questions

Literary Text

Informational Text

Vocabulary

Language Usage Practice Questions

Understand and Edit for Mechanics

Write & Revise Texts for Purpose and Audience

Science Practice Questions

Earth and Space Sciences

Life Science

MAP 6th Grade PDF Sample Test Math, Reading, Language Usage, and Science Practice Questions * The correct answers and explanations are located at the end of this PDF. NWEA MAP 6th Grade Math Practice Questions Question \#1 Geometry Sample Question-Below-Grade-Level Calculate the area of the ABCDEF figure, if AF=3, FE=2, ED=4, DC=1 . A. 14 B. 12 C. 10 D. 15 E. 13 Question \#2 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Sample Question-At-GradeLevel The pictogram shows information about the houses in a street. There are three kinds of houses: 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, and 5-bedroom. Use the pictogram to determine the total number of houses in the street. A. 23 B. 22 C. 21 D. 20 E. 19 Question \#3 Statistics and Probability Sample Question-Above-Grade-Level The table shows the number of days when it rains each month. What is the mode and range of this data? A. Mode: 15 days, Range: 12 days B. Mode: 14 days, Range: 14 days C. Mode: 13 days, Range: 15 days D. Mode: 14 days, Range: 15 days NWEA MAP 6th Grade Reading Practice Questions Question \#4 Literary Text Sample Question-Below-Grade-Level Read the story. The magician stood in front of the audience, preparing for his big trick. He asked his assistant to bring the box on stage. The assistant set the box down, but when the magician tried to open it, it was locked! The audience waited eagerly, and the magician looked around at his team.“Who locked the box?”he asked. The assistant said,“I didn’t do it!” The juggler pointed to the clown and said,“Maybe it was him!” The clown shook his head and laughed.“I would never lock the box!” The magician frowned and tried to open the box again. He pulled out a large key from his coat pocket and unlocked the box. The audience cheered, and the magician took a bow. Who most likely locked the box in this story? A. The clown B. The assistant C. The magician D. The juggler Question \#5 Informational Text Sample Question-At-Grade-Level Read the speech. My fellow citizens, I stand before you today to address one of the most pressing issues in our community—access to clean drinking water. Water is a basic necessity of life, yet many of our neighborhoods face challenges in getting clean, safe water. I believe it is our responsibility to fix this problem. If elected, I will prioritize upgrading the old water systems that are causing contamination. I also plan to implement community water-testing programs so that families can ensure their water is safe to drink. Clean water is not a luxury; it is a right. By focusing on this issue, we can improve the health of our families, especially our children, who deserve to grow up without fear of illness caused by something as essential as water. Together, we can build a future where everyone in our community has access to clean, safe water. Which of the following is the best summary of the speech? A. The speaker wants to solve the issue of unsafe water by fixing old water systems and offering testing programs to ensure clean water for all. B. The speaker plans to fix water systems so children can have plenty of water for playing and gardening in their neighborhoods. C. The speaker says water is important and believes families should save water whenever possible to avoid waste. D. The speaker thinks clean water is expensive, so families need to buy bottled water instead of using tap water. Question \#6 Vocabulary Sample Question-Above-Grade-Level Read the sentences. The theatre erupted with boisterous applause as the performers took their final bow. The audience clapped, cheered, and even stomped their feet, filling the grand hall with an overwhelming wave of sound and excitement. Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of the word “boisterous”? A. Quiet and calm B. Cheerful and noisy C. Focused and serious D. Loud and angry NWEA MAP 6th Grade Language Usage Practice Questions Question \#7 Understand and

FAQs

What subjects are included in this MAP 6th grade sample test?

It includes Math, Reading, Language Usage, and Science practice questions.

How are the math questions structured?

They cover geometry area calculations, interpreting pictograms for totals, and identifying mode and range from data.

What reading passages and skills are assessed?

The test uses a literary story and an informational speech, then asks comprehension and best-summary questions, plus vocabulary meaning from context.

Sep 29, 2026

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