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Key Facts: AK STAR ELA Grade 6 Exam
AK STAR ELA is administered by Alaska DEED in partnership with NWEA for grades 3–9.
Grade 6 online adaptive ELA has about 69 total items and ~180 minutes estimated time.
Results use four levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, Advanced.
Fall and winter MAP Growth connect to the spring AK STAR summative.
Official ELA includes a constructed-response writing task in addition to selected-response items.
There is no family testing fee for eligible Alaska public school students.
AK STAR Grade 6 ELA is Alaska's spring adaptive statewide reading, language, and writing assessment for grade 6 (~69 items, ~180 minutes estimated), with results reported as Needs Support through Advanced.
Sample AK STAR ELA Grade 6 Practice Questions
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1Read the passage: After the storm, Lila checked every board on the chicken coop. One hinge was loose, so she tightened the screws before the next gusts arrived. Which detail best supports the idea that Lila is careful?
2Read the passage: Marcus stared at the unfinished model volcano. Glue dried on his fingers, and the deadline poster on the classroom wall seemed louder than usual. What does the phrase "the deadline poster…seemed louder than usual" most likely mean?
3Read the passage: Every winter, the village shared tools so families could mend nets together. When a visitor asked why, an elder said, "A net with one strong strand still needs the rest." What theme does the elder's remark most support?
4Read the passage: The frozen river "held its breath" until spring, when ice cracked like a drumroll. Which literary device is used in "held its breath"?
5Read the passage: Sam offered his last granola bar to the new student. Later, when Sam forgot his pencil, the new student quietly placed one on his desk. Which statement is best supported by the passage?
6Read the passage: Arctic terns migrate farther than almost any other bird. They travel from Arctic breeding grounds to Antarctic waters and back each year, following seasons of abundant food. What is the central idea of the passage?
7Read the passage: Students who read twenty minutes a day build larger vocabularies than students who read rarely. Classroom data from one middle school showed weekly word-quiz scores rising after a silent-reading program began. Which sentence is a claim the author makes?
8Read the passage: Salmon return to the streams where they hatched. Scientists track this journey with tiny tags that record water temperature and travel time. Which detail best supports the idea that scientists carefully study salmon migration?
9Read the passage: First, mix the dry ingredients. Next, add the wet ingredients slowly. Finally, bake the mixture for thirty minutes. Which text structure does the author use?
10Read the passage: Community gardens turn empty lots into shared growing spaces. Neighbors who plant together often report stronger friendships and fresher vegetables. What is the author's main purpose?
About the AK STAR ELA Grade 6 Exam
AK STAR Grade 6 English Language Arts is Alaska's spring statewide summative ELA assessment for students in grade 6, administered by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development with NWEA. It measures Alaska English Language Arts Standards through an item-adaptive design that yields both an on-grade summative achievement level and MAP Growth RIT scores. Official item types include selected-response, technology-enhanced, and a constructed-response writing task. Practice questions on OpenExamPrep are free English-language multiple-choice study aids covering topics from reading, language, and writing standards; they do not replace authentic passage analysis, official platform practice tests, or the constructed-response writing experience.
Exam sponsor: Alaska DEED in partnership with NWEA (MAP Growth connected spring summative). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
69 questions
Time Limit
About 180 minutes estimated; not strictly timed; may be administered in multiple school-day sessions.
Passing Score
Reported in four achievement levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced (Alaska DEED AK STAR / Science score reports).
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for eligible Alaska public school students; AK STAR and the Alaska Science Assessment are state-required summative assessments administered by districts at no cost to families.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Reading Literature & Informational
Key details, central ideas, inferences, text structure, craft, and evidence across literary and informational passages.
Language
Grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary in context.
Writing Judgment
Thesis and evidence selection, organization, revision choices, purpose and audience, and style—adapted from the official constructed-response writing focus.
Preparing for the AK STAR ELA Grade 6 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Reported in four achievement levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced (Alaska DEED AK STAR / Science score reports).
- Exam length: 69 questions
- Time limit: About 180 minutes estimated; not strictly timed; may be administered in multiple school-day sessions.
- Exam / certification fees: Free for eligible Alaska public school students; AK STAR and the Alaska Science Assessment are state-required summative assessments administered by districts at no cost to families. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
AK STAR ELA Grade 6: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AK STAR Grade 6 ELA assessment?
It is Alaska's required spring English language arts summative for grade 6 students, part of the Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) run by DEED with NWEA.
Is the official test all multiple choice?
No. Official AK STAR ELA uses multiple item types plus a constructed-response writing task. This site offers English MCQ study adaptations only.
How long is the Grade 6 ELA test?
DEED estimates about 180 minutes total for the online adaptive form; schools may split testing across sessions and assessments are not strictly timed.
How many questions are on the official test?
About 69 total ELA items for Grade 6 on the online adaptive form per DEED Test Administration Directions (summative and growth components combined).
What do scores mean?
Students receive achievement levels (Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, Advanced) plus MAP Growth RIT information connected to fall/winter interims.
Is there a testing fee?
No family fee for eligible public school students; districts administer the required state assessment.