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Key Facts: AK STAR Math Grade 6 Exam

AK STAR Mathematics is administered by Alaska DEED with NWEA for grades 3–9.

Grade 6 online adaptive math has about 66 total items and ~180 minutes estimated time.

Achievement levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, Advanced.

Basic and scientific calculators available on many items in grades 6–8; graphing not available.

Spring summative connects to fall/winter MAP Growth interims.

No family testing fee for eligible public school students.

AK STAR Grade 6 Math is Alaska's spring adaptive statewide mathematics assessment (~66 items, ~180 minutes estimated), scored Needs Support to Advanced and linked to MAP Growth.

Sample AK STAR Math Grade 6 Practice Questions

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1In a class there are 8 boys and 12 girls. What is the ratio of boys to girls in simplest form?
A.2 to 3
B.3 to 2
C.8 to 20
D.4 to 6
Explanation: The ratio of boys to girls is 8:12. Divide both parts by their GCF, 4, to get 2:3. Write the ratio in the order named: boys first.
2A recipe uses 4 cups of flour for every 3 cups of milk. How many cups of flour are used for each single cup of milk?
A.3 cups
B.about 1.33 cups
C.7 cups
D.0.75 cups
Explanation: The unit rate of flour per cup of milk is 4 divided by 3, which is 4/3 or about 1.33 cups of flour per cup of milk.
3A runner covers 12 kilometers in 2 hours at a constant pace. What is the runner's speed in kilometers per hour?
A.6 kilometers per hour
B.24 kilometers per hour
C.10 kilometers per hour
D.14 kilometers per hour
Explanation: Speed is distance divided by time: 12 km divided by 2 h equals 6 km per hour.
4Six markers cost $9. At the same rate, how much do 18 markers cost?
A.$18
B.$27
C.$12
D.$54
Explanation: 18 is 3 times 6, so the cost is 3 times $9: 3 times $9 equals $27. Equivalent ratios scale both quantities by the same factor.
5What is 20% of 90?
A.18
B.1.8
C.180
D.70
Explanation: 20% means 20/100 = 0.20. Multiply: 0.20 times 90 equals 18.
6A jacket priced at $80 is on sale for 15% off. What is the discount amount in dollars?
A.$15
B.$12
C.$68
D.$65
Explanation: The discount is 15% of $80: 0.15 times 80 equals $12.
715 is 30% of what number?
A.5
B.45
C.50
D.4.5
Explanation: If 15 is 30% of a whole, divide 15 by 0.30: 15 divided by 0.30 equals 50. Alternatively, 15 is 3/10 of the whole, so the whole is 15 times 10/3 equals 50.
8A double number line shows that 3 pounds of blueberries cost $7.50. At the same rate, what is the cost of 8 pounds?
A.$15.00
B.$20.00
C.$18.00
D.$22.50
Explanation: Unit price: $7.50 divided by 3 equals $2.50 per pound. For 8 pounds: 8 times $2.50 equals $20.00.
9How many inches are in 5 feet? (1 foot = 12 inches)
A.17 inches
B.60 inches
C.50 inches
D.72 inches
Explanation: Multiply by the conversion rate: 5 feet times 12 inches per foot equals 60 inches.
10On a trail map, 1 inch represents 4 miles. How many miles does 3.5 inches represent?
A.7.5 miles
B.12 miles
C.14 miles
D.8 miles
Explanation: Multiply the map measure by the scale: 3.5 times 4 equals 14 miles.

About the AK STAR Math Grade 6 Exam

AK STAR Grade 6 Mathematics is Alaska's spring statewide summative math assessment for grade 6, administered by DEED with NWEA. It measures Alaska Mathematics Standards with an item-adaptive design that produces an on-grade achievement level and MAP Growth RIT scores by instructional area. Basic and scientific calculators available on many items in grades 6–8; graphing not available. OpenExamPrep questions are free English MCQ study aids with genuine computation items; they do not replace official practice tests, adaptive delivery, or classroom instruction.

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

66 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.

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Fees, 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.

~20-25%

Ratios & Proportions

Unit rates, proportional reasoning, and percent.

~20-25%

Number System

Operations with rationals/integers and number properties.

~20-25%

Expressions & Equations

Simplify, solve, and model with expressions and equations.

~15-20%

Geometry

Measurement formulas, figures, and geometric relationships.

~10-15%

Statistics & Probability

Summarize data and basic probability.

Preparing for the AK STAR Math 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: 66 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

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AK STAR Math Grade 6: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice multi-step word problems that require choosing operations carefully.
2Build fluency on grade-level computation before relying on calculators (especially grades 3–5, where calculators are not allowed).
3Explain answers with models, equations, and units—not only final numbers.
4Use DEED formula sheets for grades that provide them and official practice tests for item types.
5Review mistakes by identifying whether the error was computation, concept, or misread wording.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AK STAR Grade 6 Mathematics?

Alaska's required spring mathematics summative for grade 6 within the AK STAR system (DEED + NWEA).

Are calculators allowed?

Basic and scientific calculators available on many items in grades 6–8; graphing not available.

How long is the test?

About 180 minutes estimated total; not strictly timed; schools schedule multiple sessions as needed.

How many questions?

About 66 total mathematics items for Grade 6 on the online adaptive form per DEED administration directions.

How is it scored?

Four achievement levels (Needs Support through Advanced) plus MAP Growth RIT scores by instructional area.

Is there a fee?

No family fee for eligible Alaska public school students.