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Key Facts: SC READY Mathematics Grade 6 Exam

SCDE

State Agency

South Carolina Department of Education

Grade 6

Grade Level

SCCCR Standards for Mathematics

100 Practice Questions

Question Count

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5 Domains (Ratios, Number System, Expressions/Equations, Geometry, Statistics)

Reporting Domains

SC READY Test Blueprint

Prepare for South Carolina SC READY Grade 6 Mathematics with 100 standards-aligned practice questions covering unit rates, fraction division, decimal operations, exponents, 1-step equations/inequalities, area, volume, surface area, and statistical measures of center and spread.

Sample SC READY Mathematics Grade 6 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your SC READY Mathematics Grade 6 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A fruit basket contains 8 apples and 12 oranges. What is the ratio of apples to oranges in simplest form?
A.2:3
B.3:2
C.2:5
D.4:6
Explanation: Divide both parts of the ratio 8:12 by their greatest common factor 4. 8 / 4 = 2 and 12 / 4 = 3, giving 2:3.
2A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours at a constant speed. What is the unit rate in miles per hour?
A.60 miles per hour
B.540 miles per hour
C.50 miles per hour
D.30 miles per hour
Explanation: Calculate the unit rate by dividing total distance by total time: 180 ÷ 3 = 60 miles per hour.
3A recipe uses 3 cups of flour for every 2 cups of sugar. Which ratio of flour to sugar is equivalent?
A.9:6
B.6:5
C.5:4
D.12:6
Explanation: Multiply both terms of the original ratio 3:2 by 3 to get (3 × 3) : (2 × 3) = 9:6.
4A 5-pound bag of apples costs $4.50. What is the unit cost per pound?
A.$0.90
B.$0.80
C.$1.10
D.$22.50
Explanation: Divide the total price by the number of pounds: $4.50 ÷ 5 = $0.90 per pound.
5A printer prints 45 pages in 3 minutes. At this same rate, how many pages can it print in 8 minutes?
A.120 pages
B.135 pages
C.105 pages
D.360 pages
Explanation: Find the unit rate first: 45 ÷ 3 = 15 pages per minute. Then multiply by 8 minutes: 15 × 8 = 120 pages.
6Brand A sells a 12-ounce box of cereal for $3.60. Brand B sells an 18-ounce box of cereal for $5.04. Which brand has a lower unit cost, and by how much per ounce?
A.Brand B, by $0.02 per ounce
B.Brand A, by $0.02 per ounce
C.Brand B, by $0.04 per ounce
D.Brand A, by $0.04 per ounce
Explanation: Unit cost of Brand A: $3.60 ÷ 12 = $0.30/oz. Unit cost of Brand B: $5.04 ÷ 18 = $0.28/oz. Brand B is lower by $0.30 - $0.28 = $0.02 per ounce.
7What is 25% of 80?
A.20
B.25
C.16
D.32
Explanation: Convert 25% to a fraction (1/4) or decimal (0.25). 80 × 0.25 = 20 (or 80 ÷ 4 = 20).
830 is 60% of what number?
A.50
B.18
C.45
D.75
Explanation: Set up the equation 0.60 × x = 30. Divide 30 by 0.60: x = 30 / 0.60 = 50.
9A shirt originally priced at $40 is on sale for 15% off. What is the amount of the discount?
A.$6.00
B.$34.00
C.$5.00
D.$8.00
Explanation: Calculate 15% of $40: 0.15 × 40 = $6.00 discount.
10Convert 5 yards into feet. (1 yard = 3 feet)
A.15 feet
B.8 feet
C.1.67 feet
D.20 feet
Explanation: Use the conversion factor 3 ft per yard: 5 yards × 3 feet/yard = 15 feet.

About the SC READY Mathematics Grade 6 Exam

The SC READY Grade 6 Mathematics assessment measures student achievement on the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready (SCCCR) Standards for Mathematics across five key domains: Ratios & Proportional Relationships, The Number System, Expressions & Equations, Geometry, and Statistics & Probability. This practice bank features 100 standards-aligned multiple-choice questions with step-by-step solutions and distractor analyses.

Assessment

Fifty operational items assessing the 2025 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Mathematics Standards: Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning 9-11 items; Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning 11-14; Numerical Reasoning 7-9; Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning 18-21. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 15-40%, DOK 2 at 55-85%, and DOK 3 at 0-10%.

Time Limit

Not timed. SCDE publishes an approximate 100 minutes for grades 6-8 mathematics for scheduling only. The test is given in a single day in two sections; in Spring 2026 the No Calculator section is presented first, followed by the Calculator section.

Passing Score

No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.

Exam Fee

No fee to students (South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE); online delivery on DRC INSIGHT (Data Recognition Corporation))

SC READY Mathematics Grade 6 Exam Content Outline

9-11 of 50 items

Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning

Official reporting category 6.DPSR: collecting, representing, and analyzing data, and representing the probability of simple events.

11-14 of 50 items

Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning

Official reporting category 6.MGSR: measurement, area, perimeter and volume, geometric attributes and relationships, and graphing on the coordinate plane.

7-9 of 50 items

Numerical Reasoning

Official reporting category 6.NR: representing, comparing, and converting numbers within the number system, including fractions, decimals, and rational or real numbers as appropriate to the grade.

18-21 of 50 items

Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning

Official reporting category 6.PAFR: computation strategies and properties of operations, expressions and equations, patterns and rules, and functional relationships.

How to Pass the SC READY Mathematics Grade 6 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No pass mark is set. SC READY results are reported in four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations.
  • Assessment: Fifty operational items assessing the 2025 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Mathematics Standards: Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning 9-11 items; Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning 11-14; Numerical Reasoning 7-9; Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning 18-21. Depth of Knowledge ranges are DOK 1 at 15-40%, DOK 2 at 55-85%, and DOK 3 at 0-10%.
  • Time limit: Not timed. SCDE publishes an approximate 100 minutes for grades 6-8 mathematics for scheduling only. The test is given in a single day in two sections; in Spring 2026 the No Calculator section is presented first, followed by the Calculator section.
  • 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

SC READY Mathematics Grade 6 Study Tips from Top Performers

1To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
2For percent problems, use the proportion part / whole = percent / 100 or multiply the whole by the decimal form of the percent.
3Isolate variables in 1-step equations by applying the inverse operation to both sides.
4Remember that reversing an inequality sign is required when multiplying or dividing both sides by a negative number.
5Calculate surface area by finding the sum of the areas of all 2D faces forming the 3D shape's net.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SC READY Math Grade 6 test?

SC READY (South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessments) Grade 6 Mathematics is the statewide summative assessment measuring student mastery of grade-level math standards across five reporting domains.

What achievement levels are reported for SC READY?

Scores are categorized into four performance levels: Does Not Meet Expectations, Approaches Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations. Meets and Exceeds indicate grade-level proficiency.

Is this practice bank affiliated with SCDE?

No. This practice bank is independently created by OpenExamPrep for study purposes and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the South Carolina Department of Education.