New York State Testing Program

Grade 6
Mathematics Test

Released Questions

2023

New York State administered the Mathematics Tests in May 2023

and is making approximiately 75% of the questions
from these tests available for review and use.
 THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

New York State Testing Program

Grades 3–8 Mathematics
Released Questions from 2023 Exams
Background

As in past years, SED is releasing large portions of the 2023 NYS Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and
Mathematics test materials for review, discussion, and use.

For 2023, included in these released materials are at least 75 percent of the test questions that appeared on
the 2023 tests (including all constructed-response questions) that counted toward students’ scores.
Additionally, SED is also providing a map that details what each released question measures and the correct
response to each question. These released materials will help students, families, educators, and the public
better understand the tests and the New York State Education Department’s expectations for students.

Understanding Math Questions

Multiple-Choice Questions
Multiple-choice questions are designed to assess the New York State P–12 Next Generation Learning
Standards for Mathematics. Mathematics multiple-choice questions will be used mainly to assess standard
algorithms and conceptual standards. Multiple-choice questions incorporate both the grade-level standards
and the “Standards for Mathematical Practices.” Many questions are framed within the context of real-world
applications or require students to complete multiple steps. Likewise, many of these questions are linked to
more than one standard, drawing on the simultaneous application of multiple skills and concepts.

One-Credit Constructed-Response Questions

One-credit constructed-response questions require students to complete a task and provide only their final
answer. These one-credit questions will often require multiple steps, assessing procedural skills, as well as
conceptual understanding and application. While students may show how they arrived at their final answer,
only the final answer will be scored.

Two-Credit Constructed-Response Questions

Two-credit constructed-response questions require students to complete tasks and show their work. These
two-credit response questions will often require multiple steps, the application of multiple mathematics
skills, and real-world applications. Many of the short-response questions will cover conceptual and
application standards.

Three-Credit Constructed-Response Questions

Three-credit constructed-response questions ask students to show their work in completing two or more
tasks or a more extensive problem. These three-credit response questions allow students to show their
understanding of mathematical procedures, conceptual understanding, and application. Three-credit
response questions may also assess student reasoning and the ability to critique the arguments of others. The
scoring rubric for all constructed-response questions can be found in the grade-level Educator Guides at
http://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/grades-3-8-ela-and-math-test-manuals.
New York State P–12 Next Generation Learning Standards Alignment

The alignment(s) to the New York State P–12 Next Generation Learning Standards for Mathematics is/are
intended to identify the primary analytic skills necessary to successfully answer each question. However,
some questions measure proficiencies described in multiple standards, including a balanced combination of
procedure and conceptual understanding. For example, two-credit and three-credit constructed-response
questions require students to show an understanding of mathematical procedures, concepts, and
applications.

These Released Questions Do Not Comprise a “Mini Test”

To ensure it is possible to develop future tests, some content must remain secure. This document is not
intended to be representative of the entire test, to show how operational tests look, or to provide
information about how teachers should administer the test; rather, its purpose is to provide an overview of
how the test reflects the demands of the New York State P–12 Next Generation Learning Standards.

The released questions do not represent the full spectrum of the standards assessed on the State tests, nor
do they represent the full spectrum of how the standards should be taught and assessed in the classroom. It
should not be assumed that a particular standard will be measured by an identical question in future
assessments.
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Session 1
 Session 1

TIPS FOR TAKING THE TEST

Here are some suggestions to help you do your best:
• Read each question carefully and think about the answer before making your choice.
• ou have been provided with mathematics tools (a ruler and a protractor) and a
Y
reference sheet to use during the test. It is up to you to decide when each tool and the
reference sheet will be helpful. You should use mathematics tools and the reference
sheet whenever you think they will help you to answer the question.

Session 1 Page 1
 Points P, Q, R, and S are plotted on the number line shown below.
2

What point represents the location of the value −1 13 ?

A point P

B point Q

C point R

D point S

A bakery owner bakes 450

cookies each day. Which equation can be used to determine the
3 ��
number of cookies, , the owner bakes for any number of days, ?��
A �� = ��+450
B �� = ��+450
C 450�� = ��
D 450�� = �� GO ON
Page 2 Session 1
 The net of a right square pyramid is shown below.
7

What is the surface area, in square inches, of the square pyramid?

A 64

B 80

C 224

D 384

GO ON
Page 4 Session 1
12
Which expression is equivalent to 14 less than the product of 8 and �� ?
A 14−8��
B 14− ��8
C 8��−14
�� −14
D
8

GO ON
Page 6 Session 1
 What is the least common multiple of 9 and 12 ?
13
A 3

B 36

C 72

D 108

3(7−2)+53
14 What is the value of the expression
2 ?

A 15
B 17
C 70
D 72

GO ON
Session 1 Page 7
 Lukas recorded the elevations, in feet, of four activities while on vacation. The table below
17 shows the elevation of each activity, relative to sea level.

Which activity has an elevation closest to sea level?

A biking

B diving

C hiking

D swimming

An expression is shown below.

18
5��+(9÷3)
What is the coef cient of the variable in this expression?

A 5
B ��
C 9
D 3

GO ON
Session 1 Page 9
 A quadrilateral is drawn on a coordinate plane with the points A (−4,8), B(6,8), C(6,4),
21 and D (−4,4). What is the length, in units, of side AB ?

A 2
B 6
C 10
D 16
GO ON
Page 10 Session 1
22 What is the value of the expression 5��+��3 when �� = 7 and �� = 4 ?
A 24
B 47
C 76
D 99

24
Which expression is equivalent to 8(2��+3��)−2�� ?
A 16��+��
B 16��+8��
C 16��+22��
D 16��+24��

GO ON
Session 1 Page 11
Grade 6
2023
Mathematics Test
Session 1
May 2 – 4, 2023
 Session 2

TIPS FOR TAKING THE TEST

Here are some suggestions to help you do your best:
• Read each question carefully and think about the answer before making your choice or
writing your response.
•  ou have been provided with mathematics tools (a ruler, a protractor, and a calculator)
Y
and a reference sheet to use during the test. It is up to you to decide when each tool and
the reference sheet will be helpful. You should use mathematics tools and the reference
sheet whenever you think they will help you to answer the question.
• Be sure to show your work when asked.

Session 2 Page 1
 The number 60 is 75% of what number?
31
A 45

B 80

C 120

D 125

The table below shows the ratio of the number of teachers to the number of students at a
32 school. The ratio of teachers to students is constant. Three numbers are missing from the
table.

Which table shows the correct missing numbers in the table above?

A C

B D

GO ON
Page 2 Session 2
 A diagram of a right rectangular prism is shown below.
33

What is the volume, in cubic inches, of the right rectangular prism?

A 6 34
B 8 34
C 10 38
D 14 58

The ratio of number of yards to number of miles is 3,520 : 2. How many yards are in
34 5 miles?

A 1,760

B 5,280

C 7,040

D 8,800

GO ON
Session 2 Page 3
35
Which expression is equivalent to 4(3��+1 )?
A 7��+1
B 7��+5
C 12��+1
D 12��+4

Mark ran 8 miles in 60 minutes. If Mark continues to run at that same rate, how many
36 minutes will it take him to run 12 miles?

A 48

B 72

C 90

D 96

GO ON
Page 4 Session 2
 This question is worth 1 credit.
37
A right triangle is shown below.

What is the area, in square feet, of the right triangle?

Answer square feet

GO ON
Session 2 Page 5
 This question is worth 1 credit.
38
The lowest recorded temperatures for each of two states are listed below.
F and F
Write a statement using , , , or to compare the recorded temperatures of the
two states.

Answer

GO ON
Page 6 Session 2
 This question is worth 1 credit.
39
A set of shapes is shown below.

What is the ratio of the number of circles to the total number of shapes?

Answer

GO ON
Session 2 Page 7
 This question is worth 2 credits.
40
Lee makes a rectangular-shaped tile pattern by placing three tiles side by side, with no
space between the tiles. The list below describes the shape of each tile and the order in
which they are placed.

The rst tile is in the shape of a square with side lengths of x inches.
The middle tile is shaped like a rectangle with a width of x inches and a length
of 3x inches.
The third tile is shaped like a square with side lengths of x inches.

The perimeter of the tile pattern is 60 inches. What is the value of x in the tile pattern?
Show your work.

Answer inches

GO ON
Page 8 Session 2
 This question is worth 2 credits.
41
The list below shows the cost of the same candle at two different stores.

Store ABC sells 6 of these candles for $12.00.

Store XYZ sells 8 of these candles for $14.00.

Which store sells the candle for a lower unit rate?

Explain how you determined your answer.

GO ON
Session 2 Page 9
 This question is worth 2 credits.
42
A box contains 8 14 cups of cereal. One serving of cereal is 34 cup. How many servings of
cereal are in the box?

Show your work.

Answer servings

GO ON
Page 10 Session 2
 This question is worth 2 credits.
43
What is the value of the expression 7×(5−3)3 −20÷4 ?
Show your work.

Answer

GO ON
Session 2 Page 11
 This question is worth 2 credits.
44
The tables below show the ratios of distance to time traveled by Car A and Car B.

If both cars maintain their rates of speed, what is the difference between the distances, in
miles, traveled by Car A and by Car B after 8 hours?
Show your work.

Answer miles

GO ON
Page 12 Session 2
 This question is worth 2 credits.
45
A shipping container in the shape of a right rectangular prism has a base with an area of

42 square feet. The height of the container is 5 34 feet. What is the volume, in cubic feet,
of the shipping container?

Show your work.

Answer cubic feet

GO ON
Session 2 Page 13
 This question is worth 3 credits.
46
Logan earns money for completing chores. The graph shown below represents the
relationship between the number of chores, x, he completes, and the amount of money, y,
he earns.

Based on the graph, explain the relationship between the number of chores Logan
completes and the amount of money he earns. Be sure to identify the dependent and
the independent variables in your answer.
Explain your answer.

Determine the total amount of money Logan will earn after completing 9 chores.

Answer $

STOP
Page 14 Session 2
Grade 6
2023
Mathematics Test
Session 2
May 2 – 4, 2023
 THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234
2023 Mathematics Tests Map to the Standards
Grade 6
Question Type Key Points Standard Cluster Subscore Secondary Standard(s)
Session 1
2 Multiple Choice B 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.NS.6c The Number System The Number System
3 Multiple Choice C 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.9 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
7 Multiple Choice C 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.G.4 Geometry
12 Multiple Choice C 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.2a Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
13 Multiple Choice B 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.NS.4 The Number System The Number System
14 Multiple Choice C 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.1 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
15 Multiple Choice B 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.G.1 Geometry
17 Multiple Choice D 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.NS.7c The Number System The Number System NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.NS.5
18 Multiple Choice A 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.2b Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
21 Multiple Choice C 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.G.3 Geometry
22 Multiple Choice D 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.2c Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
24 Multiple Choice C 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.3 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
30 Multiple Choice D 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.8 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
Session 2
31 Multiple Choice B 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.3c Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships
32 Multiple Choice B 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.3a Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships
33 Multiple Choice B 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.G.2 Geometry
34 Multiple Choice D 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.3b Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.3d
35 Multiple Choice D 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.3 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
36 Multiple Choice C 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.3b Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships
37 Constructed Response 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.G.1 Geometry
38 Constructed Response 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.NS.7b The Number System The Number System
39 Constructed Response 1 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.1 Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships
40 Constructed Response 2 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.7 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.3
41 Constructed Response 2 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.2 Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships
42 Constructed Response 2 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.NS.1 The Number System The Number System
43 Constructed Response 2 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.1 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations
44 Constructed Response 2 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.3b Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships
45 Constructed Response 2 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.G.2 Geometry
46 Constructed Response 3 NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.EE.9 Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations NGLS.Math.Content.NY-6.RP.3b

*This item map is intended to identify the primary analytic skills necessary to successfully answer each question. However, some questions measure proficiencies described in multiple standards, including a balanced
combination of procedural and conceptual understanding.