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Key Facts: MCA Math Grade 6 Exam
Administered annually by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
Fully aligned with the Grade 6 Minnesota Academic Standards in Mathematics.
Computer-adaptive format adjusts question difficulty based on student responses.
Segment 1 is non-calculator; Segment 2 permits approved calculators.
Scaled scores range from 601 to 699, with 650 marking the 'Meets Standards' benchmark.
Includes 100 comprehensive practice items across all four official reporting categories.
Free for all Minnesota public and charter school students.
MCA Grade 6 Mathematics is Minnesota's free spring computer-adaptive assessment testing Grade 6 standards across Number & Operation, Algebra, Geometry & Measurement, and Data Analysis, scored from 601 to 699 where 650 indicates grade-level proficiency.
Sample MCA Math Grade 6 Practice Questions
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1What is the quotient of 3/4 divided by 1/2?
2A recipe requires 1/3 cup of flour for each batch of cookies. How many batches can be made with 5/6 cup of flour?
3Maya bought 5 notebooks for $12.50. What is the unit cost per notebook?
4The ratio of boys to girls in an art club is 3 to 4. If there are 12 boys in the club, how many girls are there?
5What is 25% of 80?
6What is 7/10 written as a percent?
7What is the value of |-14|?
8Which inequality statement is true?
9What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36?
10What is 2 1/2 divided by 3/4?
About the MCA Math Grade 6 Exam
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA-III) Grade 6 Mathematics test is the state's official accountability assessment measuring student mastery of the Minnesota Academic Standards in Mathematics. Administered each spring to all public school sixth graders, the test evaluates four major reporting categories: Number & Operation (~26-45%), Algebra (~24-31%), Geometry & Measurement (~19-26%), and Data Analysis & Probability (~14-19%). The MCA-III is a computer-adaptive assessment delivered in two main segments. Segment 1 is completed without a calculator to test computational fluency and conceptual understanding, while Segment 2 permits an online scientific calculator. Student scores are reported on a 3-digit scale from 601 to 699, where the last two digits represent performance relative to grade level; a score of 650 indicates Meeting the Standards. Results provide educators, parents, and school districts with vital diagnostic insights into student growth and academic preparation for middle school mathematics.
Exam sponsor: Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Computer-adaptive online test covering Number & Operation (11-19 items, ~26-45%), Algebra (10-13 items, ~24-31%), Geometry & Measurement (8-11 items, ~19-26%), and Data Analysis & Probability (6-8 items, ~14-19%). The first segment is non-calculator; later segments allow the online scientific calculator, and an official formula sheet is provided.
Time Limit
Untimed state assessment; students work at their own pace over one or more sessions (MDE estimated testing time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours total).
Passing Score
Grade 6 scale scores range from 601 to 699 (first digit indicates the grade). Meets Standards begins at 650 and Partially Meets Standards at 640; the Exceeds Standards cut score is set by the commissioner and varies by grade and subject.
Reported exam pass rate: Approximately 48% of Grade 6 students meet or exceed state standards statewide.. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Official sources
- Minnesota Department of Education - Statewide TestingOfficial MDE testing guidance, achievement level descriptors, and MCA test specifications for Grade 6 Mathematics.
- PearsonAccess Next Item SamplersOfficial online student practice environments and released item samplers for Minnesota MCA-III assessments.
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.
Number & Operation
Fraction division, ratios, unit rates, percents, positive and negative integers, absolute value, coordinate plane points, and GCF/LCM applications.
Algebra
Exponents, reading and writing algebraic expressions, equivalent expressions, solving one-step equations and inequalities, and independent/dependent variables.
Geometry & Measurement
Area of triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and composite 2D shapes; volume of prisms with fractional edges; surface area of nets; and coordinate geometry.
Data Analysis & Probability
Statistical questions, mean, median, range, interquartile range (IQR), mean absolute deviation (MAD), dot plots, histograms, box plots, and distribution shape.
Preparing for the MCA Math Grade 6 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grade 6 scale scores range from 601 to 699 (first digit indicates the grade). Meets Standards begins at 650 and Partially Meets Standards at 640; the Exceeds Standards cut score is set by the commissioner and varies by grade and subject.
- Assessment: Computer-adaptive online test covering Number & Operation (11-19 items, ~26-45%), Algebra (10-13 items, ~24-31%), Geometry & Measurement (8-11 items, ~19-26%), and Data Analysis & Probability (6-8 items, ~14-19%). The first segment is non-calculator; later segments allow the online scientific calculator, and an official formula sheet is provided.
- Time limit: Untimed state assessment; students work at their own pace over one or more sessions (MDE estimated testing time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours total).
- Exam / certification fees: $0 (state-funded) Official sources
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MCA Math Grade 6: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MCA Grade 6 Mathematics test?
It is Minnesota's statewide standardized test for 6th-grade students, measuring mastery of the Grade 6 Minnesota Academic Standards in Mathematics.
How is the MCA Grade 6 Math test structured?
The exam consists of two segments: Segment 1 (non-calculator) and Segment 2 (calculator allowed). It is delivered as a computer-adaptive test (CAT) with multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items.
What topics are covered on the Grade 6 MCA Math exam?
The four main reporting categories are Number & Operation (~26-45%), Algebra (~24-31%), Geometry & Measurement (~19-26%), and Data Analysis & Probability (~14-19%). The online adaptive form contains 42 operational items.
How is the Grade 6 MCA Math test scored?
Scores are reported on a 3-digit scale from 601 to 699. Scores of 650 or higher indicate that the student Meets or Exceeds the Grade 6 Minnesota Academic Standards.
Are calculators allowed on the MCA Grade 6 Math test?
Calculators are strictly prohibited on Segment 1 of the test. An online scientific calculator is provided on screen for Segment 2.
Is the MCA Grade 6 Math test timed?
No, the MCA-III is an untimed assessment. MDE estimates total testing time of 1.5 to 2.5 hours, usually split across scheduled sessions.