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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?
2In a class there are 12 girls and 8 boys. What is the ratio of girls to boys in simplest form?
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?
4What is 25% of 80?
5A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours at a constant speed. What is the speed in miles per hour?
6How many inches are in 3 feet? (1 foot = 12 inches)
7Store A sells 12 ounces of juice for $3.00. Store B sells 16 ounces for $4.00. Which statement is correct?
8A shirt originally priced at $40 is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price?
9The ratio of red to blue marbles is 5:3. If there are 24 blue marbles, how many red marbles are there?
1018 is what percent of 60?
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
Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Ratios and unit rates, ratio reasoning, percent of a quantity, and ratio tables and coordinate representations.
The Number System / Expressions & Equations
Division of fractions, multi-digit computation, rational numbers, algebraic expressions, one-variable equations and inequalities, and dependent variables.
Geometry / Statistics & Probability
Area, surface area and volume, coordinate polygons, statistical questions, measures of center and variation, and data displays.
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
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.