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Key Facts: MAAP Math Grade 6 Exam

Grade 6

Tested Grade / Subject Level in Mississippi Public Schools

Mississippi MDE

Free

State-Funded Assessment for Public School Students

Mississippi MDE

MS CCRS

Aligned to MS College- and Career-Readiness Standards

Mississippi MDE

5 Levels

Minimal, Basic, Passing, Proficient, Advanced

Mississippi MDE Scoring Guide

Mississippi MAAP Math Grade 6 is a free statewide MDE assessment testing grade-level standards and academic proficiency under MS CCRS.

Sample MAAP Math Grade 6 Practice Questions

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1A bag contains 6 red marbles and 10 blue marbles. What is the simplified ratio of red marbles to total marbles in the bag?
A.3 to 5
B.3 to 8
C.5 to 8
D.3 to 16
Explanation: First, calculate the total number of marbles: 6 red + 10 blue = 16 total marbles. The ratio of red marbles to total marbles is 6 to 16. To simplify 6/16, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, 2: 6 ÷ 2 = 3 and 16 ÷ 2 = 8. Thus, the simplified ratio is 3 to 8.
2An animal shelter has 15 cats and 20 dogs. Which ratio represents the ratio of cats to dogs in simplest form?
A.3:4
B.4:3
C.3:7
D.4:7
Explanation: The ratio of cats to dogs is 15:20. Divide both terms by their greatest common factor, 5: 15 ÷ 5 = 3 and 20 ÷ 5 = 4. The simplified ratio of cats to dogs is 3:4.
3A recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for every 5 cups of sugar. Which statement correctly describes this ratio?
A.For every 1 cup of flour, there are 5 cups of sugar.
B.For every 4 cups of flour, there are 5 cups of sugar.
C.The ratio of sugar to flour is 4 to 5.
D.Flour makes up 5/4 of the total recipe ingredients.
Explanation: The recipe specifies 4 cups of flour for every 5 cups of sugar. This directly means the ratio of flour to sugar is 4 to 5, or 4 cups of flour for every 5 cups of sugar.
4Which group shows three valid ways to write the ratio of 7 items to 9 items?
A.7:9, 7 to 9, and 7/9
B.7:9, 9 to 7, and 7/9
C.7:16, 7 to 9, and 9/7
D.7.9, 7 to 9, and 7-9
Explanation: Ratios can be written using a colon (7:9), the word 'to' (7 to 9), or as a fraction (7/9). All three represent the exact same relationship.
5A 4-pound bag of apples costs $12.00. What is the unit rate of the apples in dollars per pound?
A.$3.00 per pound
B.$4.00 per pound
C.$0.33 per pound
D.$48.00 per pound
Explanation: To find the unit rate in dollars per pound, divide the total cost by the number of pounds: $12.00 ÷ 4 pounds = $3.00 per pound.
6A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours at a constant speed. What is the car's speed in miles per hour?
A.45 mph
B.50 mph
C.60 mph
D.450 mph
Explanation: To calculate speed in miles per hour (unit rate), divide total distance by total time: 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.
7Brand A sells a 15-ounce box of cereal for $4.50. Brand B sells a 16-ounce box of cereal for $5.60. Which brand is the better buy, and what is the difference in unit price per ounce?
A.Brand A is better by $0.05 per ounce.
B.Brand B is better by $0.05 per ounce.
C.Brand A is better by $0.10 per ounce.
D.Both brands have the exact same unit price.
Explanation: Calculate the unit price for each brand: Brand A: $4.50 ÷ 15 oz = $0.30 per ounce. Brand B: $5.60 ÷ 16 oz = $0.35 per ounce. Since $0.30 < $0.35, Brand A is the better buy. The difference per ounce is $0.35 - $0.30 = $0.05 per ounce.
8A truck traveled 312 miles on 12 gallons of gasoline. How many miles per gallon did the truck average?
A.24 mpg
B.26 mpg
C.28 mpg
D.30 mpg
Explanation: Divide total miles by total gallons: 312 miles ÷ 12 gallons = 26 miles per gallon.
9In a ratio table showing equivalent ratios, the ratio of green paint to yellow paint is 3 to 5. If a mixture uses 25 cups of yellow paint, how many cups of green paint are needed?
A.10 cups
B.15 cups
C.20 cups
D.30 cups
Explanation: Set up the proportion: 3 / 5 = x / 25. Since 5 × 5 = 25, multiply the numerator 3 by 5: 3 × 5 = 15. Thus, 15 cups of green paint are needed.
10A ratio table relates cups of flour to cups of sugar in a bakery recipe as 4 to 3. If a baker uses 16 cups of flour, how many cups of sugar should be used?
A.9 cups
B.12 cups
C.15 cups
D.16 cups
Explanation: The ratio of flour to sugar is 4:3. To find the unknown cups of sugar (s) for 16 cups of flour, set up 4/3 = 16/s. Since 16 ÷ 4 = 4, multiply 3 by 4: 3 × 4 = 12 cups of sugar.

About the MAAP Math Grade 6 Exam

The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) MAAP Mathematics — Grade 6 measures student achievement on the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS). OpenExamPrep provides 100 practice questions aligned to Mississippi standards.

Assessment

One timed 180-minute online session on the DRC INSIGHT platform. The form is built to roughly 75-80% multiple-choice single-select items, with the remainder multiple-choice multi-select, match, numeric-entry, grid, and composite items covering the Grade 6 MS CCRS mathematics reporting categories. A four-function calculator is provided.

Time Limit

180 minutes (3 hours) in a single online session

Passing Score

Scale score 650 or higher (Level 3, Passing) on the 601-699 Grade 6 Mathematics scale; Level 4 (Proficient) begins at 665 and Level 5 (Advanced) at 687

Exam Fee

No fee for public school students (Mississippi Department of Education (MDE))

MAAP Math Grade 6 Exam Content Outline

20-25%

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

Concept of ratio, unit rates, ratio tables, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, and percent as rate per 100.

20-25%

The Number System

Dividing fractions by fractions, multi-digit decimal operations, GCF and LCM, positive and negative integers, absolute value, and coordinate plane.

25-30%

Expressions and Equations

Exponents, writing/evaluating algebraic expressions, equivalent expressions, solving 1-step equations (x + p = q, px = q), and inequalities.

12-15%

Geometry

Area of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, volume of rectangular prisms with fractional edge lengths, nets and surface area.

12-15%

Statistics and Probability

Statistical variability, mean, median, mode, range, interquartile range (IQR), box plots, dot plots, and histograms.

How to Pass the MAAP Math Grade 6 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scale score 650 or higher (Level 3, Passing) on the 601-699 Grade 6 Mathematics scale; Level 4 (Proficient) begins at 665 and Level 5 (Advanced) at 687
  • Assessment: One timed 180-minute online session on the DRC INSIGHT platform. The form is built to roughly 75-80% multiple-choice single-select items, with the remainder multiple-choice multi-select, match, numeric-entry, grid, and composite items covering the Grade 6 MS CCRS mathematics reporting categories. A four-function calculator is provided.
  • Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours) in a single online session
  • Exam fee: No fee for public school students

Keys to Passing

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

MAAP Math Grade 6 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Understand unit rates and use ratio reasoning to solve unit price and speed problems.
2Fluently divide fractions by fractions using reciprocal multiplication.
3Solve one-step equations using inverse operations and check solutions.
4Calculate surface area using 3D nets and compute mean, median, IQR, and MAD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mississippi MAAP Math Grade 6 test?

The MAAP Math Grade 6 is Mississippi's annual statewide assessment measuring student achievement on the MS CCRS for MAAP Mathematics — Grade 6.

Is the MAAP test free for Mississippi public school students?

Yes. The MAAP assessment is funded by the state of Mississippi and administered at no cost to public school students.

Are these practice questions official MAAP items?

No. These 100 practice questions are original study aids created by OpenExamPrep, aligned directly to the Mississippi standards.