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Key Facts: Stöðu- og framvindupróf í stærðfræði Exam

Grades 4, 6, 9

Mandatory standardized test cohorts across all Icelandic compulsory schools under Reglugerð 191/2026, with optional testing for grades 4–10.

MMS (Island.is)

80 min

Total test duration for students, supplemented by 10 minutes of on-screen instructions (90-minute maximum delivery window).

MMS Handbook

1–19

Standardized reporting scale with a national mean of 10, accompanied by percentage correct and relative cohort position.

MMS Handbook

No application

School-administered compulsory assessment with no candidate application process.

Reglugerð 191/2026

4 Clusters

Evaluates numbers and arithmetic, algebra, statistics and probability, and geometry and measurement with published grade-specific weights.

MMS Content Framework

3 Cognitive Tiers

Tasks assess knowledge/procedural fluency (kunnátta), application (beiting), and mathematical reasoning and analysis (rök og greining).

MMS Handbook

Digital + Scratch Paper

Electronic computer administration where students work through calculations using physical scratch paper provided by the test center.

MMS Administration Guide

No Pass/Fail

Diagnostic monitoring system without a pass threshold, designed to track student progress and school-level educational outcomes.

Island.is

Matsferill stærðfræði is Iceland's mandatory national digital mathematics assessment for grades 4, 6 and 9 administered by MMS, evaluating numbers, algebra, geometry and statistics across three cognitive tiers over 80 minutes.

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1Evaluate the arithmetic expression following standard order of operations: 18 - 3 × (4 - 7) + (-2)³.
A.11
B.-23
C.19
D.35
Explanation: Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): First evaluate inside parentheses: 4 - 7 = -3. Next calculate powers: (-2)³ = -8. Next perform multiplication: 3 × (-3) = -9. Finally evaluate addition and subtraction from left to right: 18 - (-9) + (-8) = 18 + 9 - 8 = 27 - 8 = 19.
2What is the complete prime factorization (frumþáttun) of the integer 360?
A.2³ × 3² × 5
B.2² × 3³ × 5
C.2⁴ × 3 × 5
D.2³ × 3 × 5²
Explanation: Divide 360 successively by prime numbers: 360 ÷ 2 = 180; 180 ÷ 2 = 90; 90 ÷ 2 = 45; 45 ÷ 3 = 15; 15 ÷ 3 = 5; 5 ÷ 5 = 1. Combining prime factors gives 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 2³ × 3² × 5.
3Find the greatest common divisor (stærsti samdeilir, SSD) of 84 and 126.
A.21
B.42
C.14
D.252
Explanation: Find prime factorizations: 84 = 2² × 3 × 7, and 126 = 2 × 3² × 7. The greatest common divisor takes the lowest power of all common prime factors: 2¹ × 3¹ × 7¹ = 2 × 3 × 7 = 42.
4What is the least common multiple (minnsta samfelldi, MSF) of the numbers 18, 24, and 30?
A.180
B.120
C.720
D.360
Explanation: Find the prime factorization for each number: 18 = 2 × 3², 24 = 2³ × 3, 30 = 2 × 3 × 5. The least common multiple is the product of the highest power of every prime present: 2³ × 3² × 5 = 8 × 9 × 5 = 360.
5Compute and simplify the fraction expression: 5/6 - 3/8 + 1/4.
A.17/24
B.3/10
C.19/24
D.7/12
Explanation: The least common denominator of 6, 8, and 4 is 24. Convert each fraction: 5/6 = 20/24; 3/8 = 9/24; 1/4 = 6/24. Now evaluate: 20/24 - 9/24 + 6/24 = (20 - 9 + 6)/24 = 17/24.
6Calculate and reduce to lowest terms: (7/12) ÷ (14/15).
A.49/90
B.8/5
C.5/8
D.3/4
Explanation: To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor: (7/12) × (15/14). Simplify by cross-cancelling common factors: 7 and 14 reduce to 1 and 2; 12 and 15 reduce to 4 and 5 by dividing by 3. Thus, (1/4) × (5/2) = 5/8.
7Katrín spends 2/5 of her monthly allowance on textbooks and 1/3 of the remaining amount on bus fares. If she has 4,000 ISK remaining, what was her original monthly allowance?
A.8,000 ISK
B.10,000 ISK
C.12,000 ISK
D.15,000 ISK
Explanation: After spending 2/5 on textbooks, Katrín has 1 - 2/5 = 3/5 of her allowance left. She spends 1/3 of this remainder on bus fares: (1/3) × (3/5) = 1/5 of the original allowance. In total, she has spent 2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5 of her allowance. The remaining fraction is 1 - 3/5 = 2/5. If 2/5 of her allowance equals 4,000 ISK, then the total allowance is 4,000 × (5/2) = 10,000 ISK.
8Compute the value of the decimal expression: 14.65 × 0.08 - 0.432.
A.0.732
B.1.604
C.0.074
D.0.74
Explanation: First, perform the multiplication: 14.65 × 0.08 = 1.172. Next, subtract 0.432: 1.172 - 0.432 = 0.740 = 0.74.
9A handcrafted Icelandic wool sweater originally priced at 16,000 ISK is discounted by 25% during a winter sale. The following week, the discounted price is increased by 15%. What is the final price of the sweater?
A.13,800 ISK
B.14,400 ISK
C.12,800 ISK
D.14,000 ISK
Explanation: Calculate the sale price after a 25% discount: 16,000 × (1 - 0.25) = 16,000 × 0.75 = 12,000 ISK. Then apply the 15% increase to the sale price: 12,000 × (1 + 0.15) = 12,000 × 1.15 = 13,800 ISK.
10In an Icelandic grunnskóli with 450 registered pupils, 54 pupils play an instrument in the school orchestra. What percentage of the student body plays in the orchestra?
A.8.3%
B.15.0%
C.12.0%
D.10.8%
Explanation: Divide the number of orchestra pupils by the total student population and multiply by 100%: (54 / 450) × 100% = (6 / 50) × 100% = 0.12 × 100% = 12.0%.

About the Stöðu- og framvindupróf í stærðfræði Exam

Stöðu- og framvindupróf Matsferils í stærðfræði is Iceland's coordinated national standardized mathematics assessment administered to compulsory-school pupils under Reglugerð nr. 191/2026. Created and managed by Miðstöð menntunar og skólaþjónustu (MMS), this digital assessment is compulsory for pupils in grades 4, 6, and 9, and available optionally for schools across grades 4 through 10. The examination evaluates student understanding across four official content clusters: numbers and arithmetic (tölur og reikningur), algebra (algebra), statistics and probability (tölfræði og líkindi), and geometry and measurement (rúmfræði og mælingar). In addition, every item measures one of three cognitive tiers: knowledge and procedural fluency (kunnátta), application and problem-solving (beiting), or reasoning and analysis (rök og greining). Test sessions allocate 80 minutes of working time alongside 10 minutes of preliminary system instructions, delivered through a secure computer interface with scratch paper provided for rough work. This resource is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation authored by OpenExamPrep for the named examination and curriculum topics, designed to support students and teachers with worked explanations. It is not an official translation or simulation of the randomized digital test forms.

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Assessment

Question count varies by exam level

Time Limit

80 minutes (plus 10 minutes for on-screen instructions; 90 minutes maximum system session)

Passing Score

None (no pass/fail threshold; results are reported as percentage correct, relative cohort position, and a 1–19 measurement scale with a national mean of 10)

Exam / Certification Fees

No candidate application fee; schools administer the compulsory public assessment

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45% / 35% / 20% (grades 4 / 6 / 9)

Numbers and Arithmetic (Tölur og reikningur)

Operations with whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, exponents, roots, ratios, prime factorizations, and the standard order of operations.

30% (grades 4, 6, and 9)

Geometry and Measurement (Rúmfræði og mælingar)

Calculations of perimeter, area, surface area, and volume; angle properties, geometric constructions, coordinate plane geometry, the Pythagorean theorem, and metric unit conversions.

15% / 20% / 30% (grades 4 / 6 / 9)

Algebra (Algebra)

Simplifying algebraic terms, expanding and factoring binomials, solving linear equations, systems of equations, inequalities, number sequences, and analyzing functions.

10% / 15% / 20% (grades 4 / 6 / 9)

Statistics and Probability (Tölfræði og líkindi)

Statistical summaries including mean, median, mode, and range; reading and interpreting bar charts, histograms, and tables; and computing single and compound event probabilities.

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  • Passing score: None (no pass/fail threshold; results are reported as percentage correct, relative cohort position, and a 1–19 measurement scale with a national mean of 10)
  • Assessment: Question count varies by exam level
  • Time limit: 80 minutes (plus 10 minutes for on-screen instructions; 90 minutes maximum system session)
  • Exam / certification fees: No candidate application fee; schools administer the compulsory public assessment Official sources

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Stöðu- og framvindupróf í stærðfræði: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice multi-step arithmetic by hand using scratch paper to build speed and avoid careless computation errors in the 80-minute working window.
2Master conversions between fractions, decimals, and percentages, as these appear consistently across word problems and proportion questions.
3Review the three cognitive tiers (kunnátta, beiting, rök og greining) to ensure you can not only execute basic procedures but also explain why a mathematical method works.
4Drill algebraic manipulation including combining like terms, isolating variables, and solving linear equations with fractional coefficients.
5Study geometric formulas for the area and perimeter of composite shapes, circle circumference, prism volume, and the Pythagorean theorem.
6Practice interpreting diverse data displays such as frequency tables, double bar graphs, and line plots to quickly extract key statistical values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official identity and purpose of Matsferill í stærðfræði?

Matsferill stærðfræði is the official standardized mathematics assessment in Iceland, formally titled Stöðu- og framvindupróf Matsferils í stærðfræði. Governed by Reglugerð nr. 191/2026 and administered by Miðstöð menntunar og skólaþjónustu (MMS), it serves as a diagnostic and progress-monitoring tool to evaluate student learning across compulsory schools.

Which students take the assessment and is it mandatory?

Under Reglugerð nr. 191/2026, participation is mandatory for all students in grades 4, 6, and 9 in Icelandic compulsory schools (grunnskólar), subject to individualized accommodations. Schools may also elect to administer the tests optionally across grades 4 through 10.

How is the test delivered and what is the time limit?

The examination is delivered electronically on school computers. Pupils are allocated 80 minutes of active testing time, plus 10 minutes for introductory on-screen instructions, for a maximum 90-minute session. Students are provided with physical scratch paper for rough calculations.

How are scores reported, and is there a pass or fail threshold?

There is no pass or fail mark on Matsferill. Results are reported using percentage correct, a standardized measurement scale ranging from 1 to 19 (with a national mean of 10), and a pupil's position relative to the comparison cohort.

What content areas and cognitive dimensions are covered?

The test evaluates numbers and arithmetic, algebra, statistics and probability, and geometry and measurement. Published content weights vary by grade: for grades 4, 6, and 9 respectively, numbers are 45%/35%/20%, algebra 15%/20%/30%, statistics 10%/15%/20%, and geometry 30% at each grade. Each item also maps to knowledge/procedural fluency (kunnátta), application (beiting), or reasoning and analysis (rök og greining).

Are calculators permitted on the exam?

Calculator rules depend on grade. MMS permits calculators for grades 8–10, using either a pupil's own calculator or the test system's calculator, while calculators are not permitted for younger grades. Scratch paper is available across the mathematics assessment.

How does this OpenExamPrep question bank relate to the official assessment?

This question bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice adaptation authored by OpenExamPrep. It uses publicly described topic areas, mathematical calculations, and Icelandic terminology to provide conceptual practice. It is neither an official translation nor a direct simulation of MMS computerized test forms.