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Key Facts: PSSA Grade 6 Mathematics Exam
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Pennsylvania State Assessment
The PSSA Grade 6 Math test evaluates 6th grade math proficiency aligned to PA Core Standards. The assessment covers Numbers and Operations (40%), Algebraic Concepts (20%), Geometry (20%), and Data Analysis and Probability (20%). This 100-question practice bank provides realistic, verified calculation problems and detailed step-by-step explanations.
Sample PSSA Grade 6 Mathematics Practice Questions
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1A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 64 cookies?
2Store A sells 4 cans of soup for $5.00. Store B sells 6 cans of soup for $6.90. Which store has the lower price per can, and by how much?
3What is the value of 3/4 divided by 6?
4What is 5/6 divided by 2/3?
5Maya had $45.50. She bought a book for $12.75 and a pencil case for $6.40. How much money does she have left?
6A piece of fabric costs $3.85 per yard. How much does 4.5 yards of fabric cost?
7What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36?
8Hot dog buns come in packs of 8, while hot dogs come in packs of 12. What is the least number of hot dogs and buns you can buy to have an equal number of each?
9What is the absolute value of -17, written as |-17|?
10In which quadrant of the coordinate plane is the point (-4, 5) located?
About the PSSA Grade 6 Mathematics Exam
The PSSA Grade 6 Mathematics assessment measures student achievement of Pennsylvania Core Standards in Grade 6. The exam evaluates student proficiency across four reporting categories: Numbers and Operations (40%), Algebraic Concepts (20%), Geometry (20%), and Data Analysis and Probability (20%).
Exam sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Two sections of 24 multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and 2 open-ended items each, reported at Grade 6 as The Number System 18-22%, Ratios and Proportional Relationships 17-21%, Expressions and Equations 26-30%, Geometry 14-17%, and Statistics and Probability 18-22%.
Time Limit
Untimed; PDE's test design plans two sections with an estimated 78 minutes of testing each. Delivered online only beginning with the Spring 2026 administration.
Passing Score
Proficient / Advanced performance benchmark
Reported exam pass rate: Statewide results published annually by PDE. Performance levels: Advanced, Proficient, Basic, Below Basic Exam sponsor website
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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.
Numbers and Operations
Ratios, rates, fraction division, multi-digit decimal operations, GCF, LCM, rational numbers, absolute value, and coordinate grid graphing.
Algebraic Concepts
Writing and evaluating numerical/algebraic expressions, equivalent expressions, and solving one-variable linear equations and inequalities.
Geometry
Area of triangles, quadrilaterals, and composite figures; volume of rectangular prisms with fractional edge lengths; 3D surface area using nets.
Data Analysis and Probability
Statistical questions, measures of center and variability (mean, median, mode, IQR, MAD), dot plots, histograms, and box plots.
Preparing for the PSSA Grade 6 Mathematics Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Proficient / Advanced performance benchmark
- Assessment: Two sections of 24 multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and 2 open-ended items each, reported at Grade 6 as The Number System 18-22%, Ratios and Proportional Relationships 17-21%, Expressions and Equations 26-30%, Geometry 14-17%, and Statistics and Probability 18-22%.
- Time limit: Untimed; PDE's test design plans two sections with an estimated 78 minutes of testing each. Delivered online only beginning with the Spring 2026 administration.
- Exam / certification fees: $0 USD Official sources
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PSSA Grade 6 Mathematics: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PSSA Grade 6 Mathematics exam?
The PSSA Grade 6 Math assessment is a statewide standardized test administered to 6th-grade students in Pennsylvania public and charter schools to measure mastery of Pennsylvania Core Standards in mathematics.
What topics are covered on the PSSA Grade 6 Math test?
The exam covers four reporting categories: Numbers and Operations (40%), Algebraic Concepts (20%), Geometry (20%), and Data Analysis and Probability (20%).
How many questions are in this practice bank?
This practice bank contains exactly 100 independent questions with 30 easy, 50 medium, and 20 hard difficulty questions.
Are calculators allowed on the PSSA Grade 6 Math test?
Calculators are permitted on designated calculator sections of the PSSA Grade 6 Math test according to Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.