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Key Facts: New Mexico NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 Exam

NMPED

State Agency

New Mexico Public Education Department, Assessment Bureau

Cognia (iTester)

Test Provider

NMPED NM-MSSA Resources; Cognia Help & Support

120 min (2 sessions)

Math Time

NM-MSSA Test Coordinator's Manual

4-function (Gr 3-6, Session 2)

Calculator

NM-MSSA Calculator Policy (TCM)

English and Spanish

Languages

NM-MSSA Fact Sheet 24-25

100 practice questions

Practice Bank Size

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Prepare for the NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 test with 100 practice questions covering ratios, rational numbers, expressions, equations, geometry, and statistics, with worked calculations and detailed explanations.

Sample New Mexico NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 Practice Questions

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1A store sells 8 pens for $12.00. What is the unit price per pen?
A.$1.50
B.$0.67
C.$1.20
D.$2.00
Explanation: Divide the total price by the number of pens: $12.00 ÷ 8 = $1.50 per pen.
2In a class there are 12 girls and 8 boys. What is the ratio of girls to boys in simplest form?
A.3:2
B.2:3
C.12:20
D.3:5
Explanation: The ratio of girls to boys is 12:8. Divide both terms by their GCF, 4, to get 3:2.
3A recipe uses 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of milk. How many cups of flour are needed for 9 cups of milk?
A.6
B.4
C.12
D.3
Explanation: Set up the proportion 2/3 = x/9. Multiply both sides by 9: x = 2 × 9 ÷ 3 = 18 ÷ 3 = 6 cups of flour.
4What is 25% of 80?
A.20
B.40
C.60
D.25
Explanation: 25% = 0.25, so 0.25 × 80 = 20. Equivalently, 25% = 1/4 and 1/4 of 80 is 20.
5A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours at a constant speed. What is the speed in miles per hour?
A.60
B.50
C.70
D.240
Explanation: Speed = distance ÷ time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 miles per hour.
6How many inches are in 3 feet? (1 foot = 12 inches)
A.36
B.12
C.48
D.24
Explanation: Multiply by the conversion factor: 3 feet × 12 inches/foot = 36 inches.
7Store A sells 12 ounces of juice for $3.00. Store B sells 16 ounces for $4.00. Which statement is correct?
A.Both stores charge $0.25 per ounce
B.Store A is cheaper at $0.20 per ounce
C.Store B is cheaper at $0.20 per ounce
D.Store A is cheaper at $0.30 per ounce
Explanation: Store A: $3.00 ÷ 12 oz = $0.25/oz. Store B: $4.00 ÷ 16 oz = $0.25/oz. Both unit rates are equal, so the prices per ounce are the same.
8A shirt originally priced at $40 is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price?
A.$28
B.$12
C.$30
D.$36
Explanation: The discount is 30% of $40 = 0.30 × 40 = $12. Subtract: $40 − $12 = $28.
9The ratio of red to blue marbles is 5:3. If there are 24 blue marbles, how many red marbles are there?
A.40
B.15
C.30
D.45
Explanation: Set up 5/3 = x/24. Solve: x = 5 × 24 ÷ 3 = 120 ÷ 3 = 40 red marbles.
1018 is what percent of 60?
A.30%
B.18%
C.42%
D.50%
Explanation: Write the fraction 18/60, then convert to a percent: 18 ÷ 60 = 0.30 = 30%.

About the New Mexico NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 Exam

The New Mexico Measures of Student Success & Achievement (NM-MSSA) Mathematics assessment at Grade 6 measures ratios, rational numbers, expressions and equations, geometry, and statistics proficiency on the New Mexico Common Core State Standards. It is administered online through Cognia iTester each spring in two 60-minute fixed-form sessions (non-calculator and calculator), and the Mathematics test is available in English and Spanish. This 100-question practice bank uses four-option MCQs, including worked calculations, as an English-language study adaptation.

Assessment

Two fixed-form 60-minute sessions (120 minutes total): a non-calculator session and a calculator session, with selected-response, multi-select, technology-enhanced, and constructed-response items aligned to the NM CCSS and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. In grade 6 only a four-function calculator is permitted in the calculator session. Delivered online through Cognia iTester. This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs.

Time Limit

Mathematics 120 minutes (two 60-minute sessions: non-calculator and calculator)

Passing Score

No pass/fail mark. Four performance levels are reported: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Nearing Proficiency, Level 3 Proficient, and Level 4 Advanced. Proficient or Advanced indicates mastery of grade-level expectations.

Exam Fee

No fee to students (New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED))

New Mexico NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 Exam Content Outline

NM CCSS 6.RP

Ratios & Proportional Relationships

Ratios and unit rates, ratio reasoning, percent of a quantity, and ratio tables and coordinate representations.

NM CCSS 6.NS and 6.EE

The Number System / Expressions & Equations

Division of fractions, multi-digit computation, rational numbers, algebraic expressions, one-variable equations and inequalities, and dependent variables.

NM CCSS 6.G and 6.SP

Geometry / Statistics & Probability

Area, surface area and volume, coordinate polygons, statistical questions, measures of center and variation, and data displays.

Mathematical Practices (Grades 3-8)

Mathematical Practices

Problem solving, reasoning and argument, modeling, and structure and repeated reasoning.

How to Pass the New Mexico NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No pass/fail mark. Four performance levels are reported: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Nearing Proficiency, Level 3 Proficient, and Level 4 Advanced. Proficient or Advanced indicates mastery of grade-level expectations.
  • Assessment: Two fixed-form 60-minute sessions (120 minutes total): a non-calculator session and a calculator session, with selected-response, multi-select, technology-enhanced, and constructed-response items aligned to the NM CCSS and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. In grade 6 only a four-function calculator is permitted in the calculator session. Delivered online through Cognia iTester. This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs.
  • Time limit: Mathematics 120 minutes (two 60-minute sessions: non-calculator and calculator)
  • Exam fee: No fee to students

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

New Mexico NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Rewrite a ratio as a unit rate to compare quantities (e.g., dollars per ounce).
2Use a number line to picture positive and negative numbers and their opposites.
3Combine like terms before solving a one-variable equation.
4Distinguish measures of center (mean/median) from measures of variation (range/IQR).
5Draw the net of a solid to find surface area, then add the face areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NM-MSSA Mathematics Grade 6 test?

It is the New Mexico Measures of Student Success & Achievement Mathematics assessment for Grade 6, administered online through Cognia iTester each spring in two 60-minute fixed-form sessions (non-calculator and calculator) with selected-response, technology-enhanced, and constructed-response items.

Are calculators allowed on the NM-MSSA Math Grade 6 test?

Session 1 is non-calculator. In Session 2, grade 6 students may use only a four-function calculator (with square root and percentage functions); scientific calculators are allowed beginning in grade 7.

Is the NM-MSSA Math test available in Spanish?

Yes. The Mathematics assessment is available in English and Spanish for qualifying English learners.

How are NM-MSSA results reported?

There is no pass/fail mark. NM-MSSA reports four performance levels: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Nearing Proficiency, Level 3 Proficient, and Level 4 Advanced.

Is this practice bank affiliated with NMPED?

No. This is an independent study resource aligned to the public New Mexico Common Core State Standards. It uses four-option MCQs as a study adaptation; it is not an official NM-MSSA product or format simulation.