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Key Facts: CMAS Math Grade 6 Exam

Grade 6

CMAS Mathematics tested grade (CDE)

ed.cde.state.co.us/assessment/cmas

Free

No student exam fee for standard school administration

CDE Assessment FAQs

Pearson

CDE assessment contractor; TestNav / PearsonAccessnext delivery

Spring 2026 CMAS Overview

Spring

Primary administration window (2026: April 6–24 for CMAS)

CDE Fact Sheets and FAQs

CAS

Aligned to Colorado Academic Standards grade-level expectations

CDE CMAS overview

650–850

Overall scale score range reported on CMAS score reports

CDE interpretive guides

50–51 pts

Approx. total score points Grades 3–8 math blueprint

2023–2024 CMAS Technical Report Appendix A

3 units

65 minutes per math unit

Spring 2026 CMAS unit times

CMAS Mathematics Grade 6 is Colorado's free statewide spring summative (CDE/Pearson), mixed item types on TestNav, performance levels on a 650–850 scale; practice here is English MCQ study only.

Sample CMAS Math Grade 6 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your CMAS Math Grade 6 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A Denver hiking club has 18 adults and 12 children. What is the ratio of adults to children in simplest form?
A.3 to 2
B.2 to 3
C.18 to 30
D.6 to 2
Explanation: The ratio of adults to children is 18:12. Divide both parts by their GCF, 6, to get 3:2.
2A juice mix uses 7 cups of orange juice for every 3 cups of pineapple juice. How many cups of orange juice are used for each single cup of pineapple juice?
A.about 0.43 cups
B.about 2.33 cups
C.10 cups
D.21 cups
Explanation: The unit rate of orange juice per cup of pineapple juice is 7 ÷ 3 ≈ 2.33 cups.
3A bus travels 96 miles in 1.5 hours at a constant speed. What is the bus's speed in miles per hour?
A.144 miles per hour
B.94.5 miles per hour
C.64 miles per hour
D.48 miles per hour
Explanation: Speed is distance divided by time: 96 ÷ 1.5. Because 1.5 × 64 = 96, the speed is 64 miles per hour.
4A recipe needs 4 tablespoons of oil for every 10 servings. How many tablespoons of oil are needed for 25 servings?
A.8 tablespoons
B.12 tablespoons
C.14 tablespoons
D.10 tablespoons
Explanation: The unit rate is 4/10 = 0.4 tablespoons per serving. For 25 servings: 0.4 × 25 = 10 tablespoons. Using equivalent ratios: 4/10 = x/25 → x = 10.
5A store sells 3 notebooks for $7.50. What is the unit price per notebook?
A.$2.50
B.$22.50
C.$5.50
D.$0.40
Explanation: Unit price = total cost ÷ number of items: $7.50 ÷ 3 = $2.50 per notebook.
6On a map, 1 inch represents 40 miles. Two towns are 3.5 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance between the towns?
A.43.5 miles
B.140 miles
C.80 miles
D.120 miles
Explanation: Actual distance = map distance × scale: 3.5 × 40 = 140 miles.
7A mix of trail mix uses almonds and raisins in a ratio of 5:2. If there are 35 ounces of almonds, how many ounces of raisins are in the mix?
A.70 ounces
B.10 ounces
C.14 ounces
D.17.5 ounces
Explanation: Almonds to raisins is 5:2. If almonds = 35, then 5 parts = 35 so 1 part = 7. Raisins = 2 parts = 14 ounces.
8What percent of 80 is 20?
A.20%
B.40%
C.4%
D.25%
Explanation: Percent = (part ÷ whole) × 100: (20 ÷ 80) × 100 = 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
9A jacket originally costs $48. It is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
A.$36
B.$12
C.$23
D.$60
Explanation: Discount = 0.25 × 48 = $12. Sale price = 48 − 12 = $36. Equivalently, pay 75% of 48: 0.75 × 48 = $36.
10A student scored 42 points out of 56 on a quiz. What percent score did the student earn?
A.70%
B.75%
C.80%
D.65%
Explanation: (42 ÷ 56) × 100. Simplify 42/56 = 3/4 = 0.75 = 75%.

About the CMAS Math Grade 6 Exam

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Mathematics — Grade 6 is Colorado's grade-level Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) statewide summative assessment, developed by CDE with Colorado educators and Pearson against the Colorado Academic Standards. It is administered in the spring window (for 2026: April 6–24 per CDE FAQs) on Pearson TestNav. Official forms use mixed item types (selected-response, technology-enhanced, and for many content areas constructed-response tasks). OpenExamPrep free practice is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation aligned to CMAS reporting categories and grade-level CAS—not official secure items, not a full TE/CR simulation, and not a substitute for classroom instruction or the official assessment.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

About 3 hours 15 minutes of total student testing time across three units of 65 minutes each (CDE 2025–26 State Testing Content Area and Time table; Spring 2026 CMAS Test Administrator Manual). In grades 6–8, Unit 1 has a non-calculator Section 1 and a calculator Section 2; Units 2 and 3 are calculator units. Grades 6–7 use a five-function calculator (square root and percentage).

Passing Score

CMAS Mathematics and ELA overall scale scores range from 650 to 850 and are reported in five performance levels: Did Not Yet Meet Expectations, Partially Met Expectations, Approached Expectations, Met Expectations, and Exceeded Expectations. Students in Met Expectations and Exceeded Expectations are considered on track relative to the Colorado Academic Standards (CDE CMAS interpretive guides / score reports).

Exam Fee

Free for Colorado public school students; CMAS is a state-required summative assessment administered by districts at no cost to families (CDE Assessment FAQs). (Colorado Department of Education (CDE) with assessment contractor Pearson; delivery via PearsonAccessnext / TestNav)

CMAS Math Grade 6 Exam Content Outline

Major content cluster

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

Ratio language, unit rates, tables, percent, ratio reasoning.

Major/supporting mix

The Number System

Divide fractions; multi-digit decimals; common factors/multiples; rational numbers and the coordinate plane.

Major content

Expressions and Equations

Write/evaluate expressions; solve one-variable equations/inequalities; dependent/independent variables.

Supporting

Geometry

Area of polygons; volume of right rectangular prisms with fractional edges; nets and surface area.

Supporting

Statistics and Probability

Statistical questions; distributions; measures of center and variability.

Subclaim C ~20–22%; Subclaim D ~18%

Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

Reasoning and modeling; Grades 6–8 include calculator and non-calculator sections.

How to Pass the CMAS Math Grade 6 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: CMAS Mathematics and ELA overall scale scores range from 650 to 850 and are reported in five performance levels: Did Not Yet Meet Expectations, Partially Met Expectations, Approached Expectations, Met Expectations, and Exceeded Expectations. Students in Met Expectations and Exceeded Expectations are considered on track relative to the Colorado Academic Standards (CDE CMAS interpretive guides / score reports).
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: About 3 hours 15 minutes of total student testing time across three units of 65 minutes each (CDE 2025–26 State Testing Content Area and Time table; Spring 2026 CMAS Test Administrator Manual). In grades 6–8, Unit 1 has a non-calculator Section 1 and a calculator Section 2; Units 2 and 3 are calculator units. Grades 6–7 use a five-function calculator (square root and percentage).
  • Exam fee: Free for Colorado public school students; CMAS is a state-required summative assessment administered by districts at no cost to families (CDE Assessment FAQs).

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CMAS Math Grade 6 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use CDE-sanctioned Colorado Practice Resources (coassessments.com) so students learn TestNav tools and item interactions.
2Align review to grade-level Colorado Academic Standards and CMAS frameworks/evidence statements, not only generic worksheets.
3Review wrong answers by reporting category (for example reading subclaim or math major content) to target instruction.
4Use short, frequent practice sessions across the year rather than cramming only in the April window.
5For constructed-response skills, practice evidence selection, planning, and revision even when using MCQ study items.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMAS Mathematics Grade 6 assessment?

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is Colorado's standards-based statewide summative program. The Grade 6 Mathematics form measures mastery of grade-level Colorado Academic Standards and is developed by CDE with Colorado educators and Pearson.

Is CMAS free for students?

Yes. CMAS is administered through Colorado public schools as a state assessment. Families do not pay an exam fee for standard school-based administration (CDE Assessment FAQs).

How long is the official test?

About 3 hours 15 minutes total across three units of 65 minutes each for Mathematics Grades 3–8 (CDE 2025–26 State Testing Content Area and Time table; Spring 2026 unit times). Grades 3–5 are non-calculator for all units; Grades 6–8 Unit 1 has non-calculator and calculator sections, and Units 2–3 are calculator units (Spring 2026 CMAS Overview / Procedures Manual).

What item types appear on the official CMAS?

Official CMAS uses selected-response, technology-enhanced, and often constructed-response or performance/simulation tasks depending on content area. This site offers English four-option MCQ study adaptations only—not an official-format simulation.

How are results reported?

CMAS Mathematics and ELA overall scale scores range from 650 to 850 and are reported in five performance levels: Did Not Yet Meet Expectations, Partially Met Expectations, Approached Expectations, Met Expectations, and Exceeded Expectations. Students in Met Expectations and Exceeded Expectations are considered on track relative to the Colorado Academic Standards (CDE CMAS interpretive guides / score reports).

Are these practice questions official CMAS items?

No. These free practice questions are original study aids aligned to Colorado Academic Standards and CMAS frameworks/blueprints. They are not secure official items and do not replace Colorado Practice Resources, classroom instruction, or the official spring assessment.

Are calculators allowed on CMAS Math?

Grades 3–5 are non-calculator for all units; Grades 6–8 Unit 1 has non-calculator and calculator sections, and Units 2–3 are calculator units (Spring 2026 CMAS Overview / Procedures Manual).