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Key Facts: KAP Math Grade 6 Exam
Grade 6
Targeted Grade Level
KSDE Assessment Guidelines
Untimed
Test Duration (2 sessions)
KAP Test Administration Manual
Level 3
Benchmark Target (Effective)
KSDE Performance Level Descriptors
Free
Exam Cost (State-Funded)
Kansas State Department of Education
KITE
Testing Platform
ATS / University of Kansas
5 Domains
Math Reporting Categories
KCCRS Grade 6 Blueprint
KAP Math Grade 6 is Kansas's official statewide spring assessment for 6th graders. It is untimed, free for public school students, delivered on the KITE portal, and benchmarks readiness at Level 3.
Sample KAP Math Grade 6 Practice Questions
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1Store A sells a 16-ounce jar of honey for $6.40. Store B sells a 24-ounce jar of honey for $8.64. Which store offers the lower price per ounce, and by how much?
2In a Grade 6 class, 18 students walk to school. If these students represent 30% of the total class enrollment, how many total students are in the class?
3A jacket originally priced at $40 is on sale for 15% off. What is the sale price of the jacket?
4On a blueprint, 1 centimeter represents 4 meters of actual length. If a wall measures 5.5 centimeters on the blueprint, what is its actual length?
5A recipe uses 3 cups of flour to make 12 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 28 cookies at the same rate?
6The attendance at a school club increased from 40 members last year to 50 members this year. What is the percent increase in membership?
7The ratio of cats to dogs at an animal shelter is 3:5. If there are 40 animals in total (only cats and dogs), how many cats are at the shelter?
8Cyclist X rides 15 miles in 30 minutes. Cyclist Y rides at a constant speed of 25 miles per hour. Which cyclist is faster and by how much?
9A juice blend is made by mixing apple juice and grape juice in a ratio of 4:1. If a batch contains 85 ounces total, how many ounces of apple juice are used?
10Out of 60 questions on a test, Maya answered 15 questions incorrectly. What percent of the test questions did she answer INCORRECTLY?
About the KAP Math Grade 6 Exam
The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) Grade 6 Mathematics Summative Assessment measures student mastery of the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Grade 6 Mathematics. The exam evaluates student proficiency across the official blueprint domains: Ratios & Proportional Relationships (13–18%), The Number System (30–45%), Expressions & Equations (28–38%), Geometry (5–10%), and Statistics & Probability (12–22%).
Exam sponsor: Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) / Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS) at the University of Kansas (formerly CETE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Variable-length assessment
Time Limit
Untimed (2 sessions, ~60-75 mins each)
Passing Score
Level 3 (Proficient) on the 400–700 KAP scale (Level 3 cut score 540; levels Limited/Basic/Proficient/Advanced)
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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.
Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Ratio language, unit rates, ratio tables, percent problems, and converting measurement units.
The Number System
Dividing fractions, multi-digit division and decimal operations, negative numbers and absolute value, GCF and LCM, and the four-quadrant coordinate plane.
Expressions & Equations
Evaluating expressions with exponents, writing and simplifying algebraic expressions, solving one-variable equations and inequalities, and independent/dependent variables.
Geometry
Area of triangles and composite figures, volume with fractional edge lengths, surface area with nets, and polygons in the coordinate plane.
Statistics & Probability
Statistical questions, measures of center and variability (mean, median, MAD, IQR), and displaying data with dot plots, histograms, and box plots.
Preparing for the KAP Math Grade 6 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Level 3 (Proficient) on the 400–700 KAP scale (Level 3 cut score 540; levels Limited/Basic/Proficient/Advanced)
- Assessment: Variable-length assessment
- Time limit: Untimed (2 sessions, ~60-75 mins each)
- Exam / certification fees: Free (State-funded public school assessment) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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KAP Math Grade 6: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) Grade 6 Math exam?
KAP Grade 6 Math is the annual statewide summative assessment administered to Kansas 6th graders to evaluate proficiency in the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics.
Is the KAP Grade 6 Math exam timed?
No. The KAP assessment is untimed. It is typically scheduled in two sessions of about 60 to 75 minutes each, but students are given as much time as they need to complete all questions.
What is considered a passing score on KAP Math Grade 6?
KAP uses four performance levels: Level 1 (Limited), Level 2 (Basic), Level 3 (Proficient), and Level 4 (Advanced). Reaching Level 3 meets the Kansas state benchmark for college and career readiness.
What topics are covered on the KAP Grade 6 Math assessment?
The exam covers the official blueprint domains: Ratios & Proportional Relationships (13–18%), The Number System (30–45%), Expressions & Equations (28–38%), Geometry (5–10%), and Statistics & Probability (12–22%).
How much does the KAP exam cost?
The KAP exam is completely free for public school students in Kansas. It is state-funded and administered during the regular spring testing window.
Are calculators allowed on the KAP Grade 6 Math test?
KAP Grade 6 Math includes both non-calculator and calculator-permitted sections. A four-function or scientific online calculator is provided within the KITE testing platform for designated sections.