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Key Facts: PSSA Grade 8 Mathematics Exam
100 Questions
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4 Reporting Categories
PA Core Grade 8 Math Domains
PDE
Proficient ≥ 1284
Target Benchmark Scaled Score
PDE PSSA Performance Levels
The PSSA Grade 8 Math exam measures 8th-grade student proficiency across four PA Core reporting categories: Algebraic Concepts (35%), Numbers & Operations (25%), Geometry (25%), and Data Analysis & Probability (15%). Performance is reported in four performance levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced.
Sample PSSA Grade 8 Mathematics Practice Questions
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1Which of the following numbers is an irrational number?
2Simplify the expression: 4³ × 4⁵.
3Write the number 0.00045 in standard scientific notation.
4What is the value of 7⁰ + 7⁻¹?
5Evaluate: ∛64 + √49.
6Which of the following is equivalent to (3²)³?
7Convert 6.2 × 10³ to standard decimal notation.
8Between which two consecutive integers does √50 lie?
9Simplify: (5.4 × 10⁸) ÷ (1.8 × 10³). Write your answer in scientific notation.
10Evaluate: (2 × 10⁴) + (3.5 × 10⁵). Express the answer in scientific notation.
About the PSSA Grade 8 Mathematics Exam
The PSSA Grade 8 Mathematics assessment evaluates student mastery of Pennsylvania Core Standards in 8th grade math. The test assesses four reporting categories: Numbers and Operations (25%), Algebraic Concepts (35%), Geometry (25%), and Data Analysis and Probability (15%).
Exam sponsor: Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) & Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). 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 8 as The Number System 14-17%, Expressions and Equations 30-35%, Functions 20-25%, Geometry 17-21%, and Statistics and Probability 14-17%.
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 (Scaled Score ≥ 1284)
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Numbers and Operations
Rational and irrational numbers, square roots, cube roots, integer exponents, and scientific notation.
Algebraic Concepts
Linear equations, systems of linear equations, slope, rate of change, y = mx + b, and function properties.
Geometry
Pythagorean theorem, coordinate distance, rigid transformations, dilations, and volume formulas for 3D shapes.
Data Analysis and Probability
Scatter plots, lines of best fit, patterns of association, and two-way tables.
Preparing for the PSSA Grade 8 Mathematics Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Proficient (Scaled Score ≥ 1284)
- Assessment: Two sections of 24 multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and 2 open-ended items each, reported at Grade 8 as The Number System 14-17%, Expressions and Equations 30-35%, Functions 20-25%, Geometry 17-21%, and Statistics and Probability 14-17%.
- 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: Free (State-mandated public school assessment) Official sources
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PSSA Grade 8 Mathematics: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PSSA Grade 8 Math exam?
The PSSA Grade 8 Mathematics test is Pennsylvania's statewide standardized assessment designed to measure student progress toward PA Core Standards in 8th grade math.
What topics are covered on the PSSA Grade 8 Math test?
The exam covers four reporting categories: Algebraic Concepts (35%), Numbers and Operations (25%), Geometry (25%), and Data Analysis and Probability (15%).
Is a calculator allowed on the PSSA Grade 8 Math test?
Yes, calculators (such as scientific or graphing calculators) are permitted on designated calculator sections of the PSSA Grade 8 test.
How are PSSA Grade 8 Math scores reported?
Student performance is reported as scaled scores categorized into four performance levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced.