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Key Facts: New Mexico NM-MSSA Spanish Language Arts Grade 4 Exam
NMPED
State Agency
New Mexico Public Education Department, Assessment Bureau
Cognia (iTester)
Test Provider
NMPED NM-MSSA Resources; Cognia Help & Support
~150 min (2 sessions)
SLA Time
NM-MSSA Test Coordinator's Manual
Common Core Español
Standards
NM-MSSA/ASR Score Report Interpretation Guide
Spanish
Language
NMPED NM-MSSA Resources
100 practice questions
Practice Bank Size
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Prepare for the NM-MSSA Spanish Language Arts Grade 4 assessment with 100 English-language MCQs covering Spanish reading, language, and writing, with Spanish passages and detailed English explanations.
Sample New Mexico NM-MSSA Spanish Language Arts Grade 4 Practice Questions
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1Read the passage: "Marta tenía una gardenia favorita en el jardín de su abuela. Cada mañana la regaba con cuidado y le cantaba una canción suave." According to the passage, what does Marta do each morning for her favorite gardenia?
2Read the passage: "Luis quería ser capitán del equipo, pero no sabía jugar tan bien como los demás. En lugar de rendirse, practicó todos los días después de la escuela. Al final del mes, anotó el gol de la victoria." What is the theme of the story?
3Read the passage: "Prieto era un perro pequeño que le gustaba explorar. Un día salió por la puerta y siguió el camino hasta el bosque. Allí encontró un arroyo, bebió agua y volvió a casa antes del anochecer." Which is the best summary of the passage?
4Read the passage: "Doña Rosa era una mujer paciente. Cuando los niños del barrio rompían las flores de su jardín, ella no gritaba. Los invitaba a tomar agua y les hablaba con calma sobre el cuidado de las plantas." How is Doña Rosa best described?
5Read the passage: "El cielo estaba despejado; ni una nube se veía. El sol brillaba con fuerza sobre la playa." In this passage, what does "despejado" mean?
6Read the passage: "Cuando la tormenta terminó, el pueblo entero salió a las calles. Los niños recogían ramas, las señoras barrían el agua, y el señor Torres reparaba el techo de la escuela con martillo y clavos." Which detail from the passage shows that the whole town helped after the storm?
7Read the passage: "Ana encontró un billete en el suelo del patio. Lo miró, luego miró a su alrededor, y caminó directamente hacia la oficina del director para entregarlo." What theme does the passage suggest?
8Read the passage: "Joaquín nunca quería compartir sus juguetes. Un día, su primo le dejó usar su bicicleta nueva sin pedir nada a cambio. Joaquín se sintió tan contento que al día siguiente invitó a su primo a jugar con todos sus juguetes." How does Joaquín change in the passage?
9Read the passage: "La maestra llevó a la clase al museo. Primero vieron cuadros antiguos, después pasaron a la sala de dinosaurios, y al final escribieron en sus cuadernos lo que más les había gustado." What is the best summary of the class trip?
10Read the passage: "El rostro de la abuela se iluminó cuando vio a su nieto. Sus ojos brillaban y una sonrisa enorme apareció en su cara." What does "se iluminó" suggest about the grandmother's face in this context?
About the New Mexico NM-MSSA Spanish Language Arts Grade 4 Exam
The New Mexico Measures of Student Success & Achievement (NM-MSSA) Spanish Language Arts assessment at Grade 4 measures Spanish reading, language, and writing proficiency on the Common Core Español Standards. It is administered online in Spanish through Cognia iTester each spring in two fixed-form sessions to eligible English learners. This 100-question practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that preserves Spanish passages and terms where they are the tested skill, explained in English rather than translated away.
Assessment
Two fixed-form sessions (about 150 minutes total) delivered in Spanish through Cognia iTester: a Reading session with selected-response, multi-select, and technology-enhanced items, and a Writing & Language session with one constructed-response writing prompt in Spanish (narrative, informative/explanatory, or opinion/argument) scored on Production of Writing and Use of Conventions, plus Spanish language conventions items. This local bank contains 100 English-language four-option practice MCQs that retain Spanish passages and terms integral to the tested skill.
Time Limit
SLA about 150 minutes across two sessions (Reading and Writing & Language)
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 Spanish Language Arts Grade 4 Exam Content Outline
Lectura — Texto literario
Details and examples, theme, summary, characters/settings/events, word meaning, and differences among poetry, drama, and prose.
Lectura — Texto informativo
Main idea and details, text structure, first- versus secondhand accounts, and integration of two Spanish texts.
Lenguaje
Spanish relative pronouns and adverbs, progressive verbs, frequently confused words, accents, capitalization, dialogue punctuation, and affixes/roots.
Escritura y Lenguaje
Spanish narrative, informative/explanatory, or opinion/argument prompt scored on Production of Writing and Use of Conventions, plus Spanish language conventions.
How to Pass the New Mexico NM-MSSA Spanish Language Arts Grade 4 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 sessions (about 150 minutes total) delivered in Spanish through Cognia iTester: a Reading session with selected-response, multi-select, and technology-enhanced items, and a Writing & Language session with one constructed-response writing prompt in Spanish (narrative, informative/explanatory, or opinion/argument) scored on Production of Writing and Use of Conventions, plus Spanish language conventions items. This local bank contains 100 English-language four-option practice MCQs that retain Spanish passages and terms integral to the tested skill.
- Time limit: SLA about 150 minutes across two sessions (Reading and Writing & Language)
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NM-MSSA Spanish Language Arts Grade 4 test?
It is the New Mexico Measures of Student Success & Achievement Spanish Language Arts assessment for Grade 4, administered in Spanish online through Cognia iTester each spring in two fixed-form sessions (Reading and Writing & Language) for eligible English learners.
Who takes the NM-MSSA SLA assessment?
Eligible English learners in grades 3-8 may be assigned the Spanish Language Arts version of the NM-MSSA in lieu of the English ELA assessment, per PED eligibility.
What standards does the NM-MSSA SLA test cover?
The SLA assessment is aligned to the Common Core Español Standards for Spanish Language Arts, covering Spanish reading, language, and writing at the grade level.
Is this practice bank in Spanish?
This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It preserves Spanish passages, vocabulary, and instructions where they are the skill being tested, and explains them in English. It is not an official Spanish-format translation or simulation of the NM-MSSA SLA.
Is this practice bank affiliated with NMPED?
No. This is an independent study resource aligned to the public Common Core Español Standards; it is not an official NM-MSSA product or format simulation.