What's In the 6th Grade MAP Growth Test?
The 6th Grade MAP Growth test measures academic ability and progress. It's increasingly used to identify gifted students and open doors to future opportunities.
This computer-adaptive test assesses math, reading, language, and sometimes science. It adjusts difficulty based on student answers, pinpointing strengths and weaknesses.
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The math test includes questions in computation and problem solving, number sense (place value, rounding, comparisons, ratios), geometry, measurement, algebraic concepts, and data analysis (charts, statistics, probability). Here are some samples of what the most common questions will look like, touching on each of these topics: More on the math topics.
Which is the best decomposition to simplify the multiplication 382 x 17?
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Tutor's tip:
"Here's something important to keep in mind — sometimes a question isn’t just about one topic. You might need to pull together ideas from different areas of math to solve it. For example, in question 3, you’ll see how it mixes concepts — kind of like a puzzle that needs pieces from different boxes. Don’t worry if it feels tricky at first! Take a moment to think about what you already know, and how the pieces might fit together."
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Robyn measures the amount of time people take to swim a length of the school swimming pool, in minutes. Use her table below to answer the question.
Which line plot represents the data in the table?
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The correct answer is (B).
Each cross on the line plot represents one person. First, count how many people swim in each amount of time:
¼ minute: 1 person
½ minute: 3 people
¾ minute: 3 people
1 minute: 2 people
Therefore, you need to find the graph that has one cross at ¼, three crosses at ½, three crosses at ¾, and two crosses at 1.
Some of these graphs are using decimals instead of fractions, so check the conversions.
¼ = 0.25
½ = 0.5
¾ = 0.75
As the conversions are correct, you need to check all graphs.
The only graph with the correct number of crosses is graph (B).
Tutor's tip:
"Charts and graphs pop up a lot on the test, so it’s a great idea to go over the different types — bar graphs, line plots, pie charts — all of them! And don’t forget the basics: make sure you’re comfortable with standard measurements like time, temperature, size, and weight. Trust me, the more familiar you are with these, the quicker and more confidently you’ll answer those questions. Give them a quick review — it’ll definitely pay off!"
Use the rectangle to answer the question.
The perimeter of the rectangle is 32. What is the area?
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The correct answer is E
To calculate the area of a rectangle, you must know the length and the width. In this question, you are told only that the width is 7 and the perimeter is 32. The opposite side to 7 will also be 7, as opposite sides in a rectangle are equal. The other two sides are unknown, so call them 'h' for example.
From this, you can form an equation.
The perimeter is the total of all the sides, thus:
7 + 7 + h + h = 32 // simplify the left-hand side
14 + 2h = 32 // subtract 14 from both sides
2h = 18 // divide both sides by two
h = 9.
The missing length is 9. Use this to find the area.
Area of a rectangle is length x width:
Area = 7 x 9 = 63.
Therefore, the correct answer is (E).
Tutor's tip:
"Knowing the formulas for perimeter and area is super important — but don’t stop there! Make sure you also review the properties of different shapes. For example, which sides are equal? What kind of angles do they have? These little details can help you figure out missing measurements in a question. The more you understand how shapes work, the easier it’ll be to solve geometry problems like a pro!"
The reading test presents you with informational texts and literary passages, and it assesses comprehension of main ideas and details, analysis of craft and purpose, and knowledge of word meanings. Here are three samples of what these questions look like: More on the reading topics
Read the passage.
The sweet potato is a root vegetable. Its young leaves are sometimes eaten as greens. It is only distantly related to the potato. The root is long and narrow. Its skin ranges in color: it can be yellow, orange, red, purple, brown, or beige. Its flesh color also varies, and can be beige, white, red, pink, yellow, orange, or purple. Sweet potatoes with white or pale yellow flesh are less sweet and moist than those with red, pink, or orange flesh.
Why did the author write this passage?
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The correct answer is (B).
A text that is meant to inform includes many facts about a certain subject. This passage includes many facts about the sweet potato.
Answer (A) is incorrect because a text that is meant to persuade usually expresses opinions or uses exaggerations and strong words. The passage does not contain these things.
Answer (C) is incorrect because a text that is meant to entertain tries to appeal to the reader's senses and imagination through rich descriptions and language. Since this passage contains facts, it is not meant to entertain.
Answer (D) is incorrect because a text that is meant to explain tells the reader how to do something or how or why something happened or is true. The passage does not explain how or why anything.
Tutor's tip:
"Here’s a key thing to remember — just because an answer choice is true doesn’t mean it’s the right answer. It has to answer exactly what the question is asking. Take the example above: sure, 'the situation was confusing' might be true, but that doesn’t explain what 'deafeningly silent' means — so it’s not the best choice. Always double-check that your answer actually fits the question, not just the general idea."
Read the passage.
Louisa and Aidan were sprawled on chairs in the attic, their hands behind their heads and their feet dangling, when all of a sudden, a storm started. Heavy rain pounded on the roof, and they heard the strong wind whistling outside. The only lamp in the room went out, and the children could barely see anything around them. Lightning after lightning struck the sky outside, and the children held each other's hands as a sharp roar of thunder shook the house. It sounded as though the storm was right in their own backyard. However, a few minutes later, the storm stopped suddenly. Everything around was deafeningly silent as Louisa and Aidan got up quietly and attempted to find the door in the dark. Fortunately, the lights came back on before they had gotten to the door, and they both breathed out in relief and smiled.
What is the phrase "deafeningly silent" used for in the paragraph?
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The correct answer is (B).
The phrase "deafeningly silent" is an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory words are used. Silence cannot be deafening; "deafening" can be said about a loud noise, not about silence. Therefore, this use is not literal and is used to serve a purpose. In this paragraph, a big storm occurs, and then suddenly stops. This is a dramatic occurrence magnified by the silence that follows, and the phrase shows the contrast between the storm and the silence that follows in a very dramatic way. Therefore, the correct answer is (B).
Answer (A) is incorrect because the silence solves no problem. It is the fact that the storm has ended that allows the children to get out of the attic, not the silence.
Answer (C) is incorrect because the phrase shows the contrast between the loudness of the storm and the silence that follows, not only the loudness of the storm.
Answer (D) is incorrect because the characters are not confused.
Tutor's tip:
"In order to determine the purpose of a passage, start by asking yourself: What is this passage actually doing? If it’s trying to convince you of something or give reasons for an opinion, it’s probably meant to persuade. But if it’s just laying out facts or explaining a topic, then the goal is most likely to inform or teach. Think of it like this — is the author trying to change your mind or just fill it with knowledge? That’ll help point you in the right direction!"
Read the paragraph.
Jane knew the river was just beyond the patch of trees in front of her, but to get to it she still had to cross the patch, which was the most dangerous part of the forest. Stepping gingerly and slowly, her eyes darting everywhere to look for signs of danger, she moved from tree to tree, pausing every few seconds to look around and make sure no one was coming.
What is the meaning of the word "gingerly"?
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The correct answer is (A).
The correct meaning of "gingerly" is "with extreme caution." Even if you do not know this word, you can understand its meaning from the paragraph. Since Jane stepped through "the most dangerous part of the forest", with "her eyes darting everywhere to look for signs of danger" and pauses every few seconds "to look around and make sure no one was coming", it makes sense to assume she was moving cautiously. Therefore, the correct answer is (A).
Answer (B) is incorrect because the passage has nothing to do with spices, although the word "gingerly" sounds like "ginger."
Answer (C) is incorrect because the phrases "her eyes darting everywhere to look for signs of danger" and "pausing every few seconds to look around and make sure no one was coming" do not indicate a relaxed manner, but rather a very cautious one.
Answer (D) is incorrect because, since Jane was moving through "the most dangerous part of the forest" and kept looking around for signs of danger, it does not make sense for her to do so loudly.
The language usage test asks about writing mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, spelling), parts of speech, usage and sentence structure, and writing process (genres, writing techniques, formulating organized writing). Let’s look at a sample for each of these topics: More on the language usage topics
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
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The correct answer is (C).
The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized. The second half of a quotation should not begin with a capital letter, unless it is a proper noun or title. The only sentence that is capitalized correctly is in answer (C). The first word of the sentence is capitalized, the proper noun (Mr. Hernandez) is capitalized, and the second half of the quotation does not begin with a capital letter. Therefore, the correct answer is (C).
Answer (A) is incorrect because the second half of the quotation should not begin with a capital letter.
Answer (B) is incorrect because the proper noun in the second half of the quotation ("Sharon") should be capitalized.
Answer (D) is incorrect because the first word of the sentence ("this") should be capitalized.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
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The correct answer is (C).
"I" is a subject pronoun, while "me" is an object pronoun. This means that a speaker uses "I" to refer to him/herself when he/she does something, and the speaker uses "me" when something is done to for or in relation to him or her.
"I" is used as the subject of a sentence or clause, while "me" is used as the object of a verb or preposition. Put differently, "I" does something, but "me" has something done to it.
In Answer (C), "me" is used correctly because "my sister and me" is the object of the verb "ask."
Answers (A) and (D) are incorrect because "me" is used instead of "I" to refer to the subject of a sentence. The sentence in Answer (A) should read "My friends and I love to play soccer." The sentence in Answer (D) should read, "You and I are in the same music class." Notice that when "I" is combined with other nouns or pronouns in a list it comes last. Here is another example: "Ralph, Susie, and I are working together on a project."
Answer (B) is incorrect because "I" is used instead of "me" to refer to the object of the preposition "except for."
Tutor's tip:
"Ever get stuck choosing between 'me' and 'I'? Here’s a trick that really helps: take out the extra words and just focus on the verb and pronoun. For example, in the sentence 'She gave some food to Gil and I,' try removing 'Gil and' — now you’ve got 'She gave food to I.' That sounds off, right? It should be 'She gave food to me.' So the full sentence should be: 'She gave some food to Gil and me.' This little shortcut makes it way easier to hear what’s right!"
Which of the following sentences has an independent clause underlined?
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The correct answer is (A).
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand on its own as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand on its own as a sentence. Dependent clauses begin with words that show that the idea expressed in the clause is not the main idea, including: before, after, because, since, in order to, although, though, whenever, wherever, whether, while, even though, even if, and, or, nor, but, yet
Answer (A) is correct because the ship stayed on course is an independent clause. It can stand on its own as a sentence and does not start with a word that marks a dependent clause.
Answer (B) is incorrect because Though they can swim quickly is a dependent clause, not an independent clause. It cannot stand on its own as a sentence and starts with the word "though," which marks it as a dependent clause.
Answer (C) is incorrect because but I haven’t is a dependent clause, not an independent clause. It cannot stand on its own as a sentence and starts with the word “but,” which marks it as a dependent clause.
Answer (D) is incorrect because In order to reserve your place on the bus is a dependent clause, not an independent clause. It cannot stand on its own and starts with the phrase “in order to,” which marks it as a dependent clause.
Tutor's tip:
"Here’s a good way to think about it: details are the small, specific things mentioned in certain parts of the passage, while the main idea is the big picture — what the whole paragraph or passage is really about. Details usually support just one part of that bigger idea. So, when you're picking a title or answering a main idea question, don’t get tricked by a detail! Go with the choice that captures what the entire paragraph is trying to say."
Which of the following would be a good topic sentence for a paragraph about how to take care of a dog?
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The correct answer is (B).
Answer (B) is correct because it effectively introduces the topic of dog care by describing the two main ideas.
Answers (A) and (C) are incorrect because they provide details instead of a main idea, and are thus inappropriate as topic sentences.
Answer (D) is incorrect because it is not about the correct topic. The topic sentence should describe how to take care of a dog, not compare the difficulty of taking care of a dog with the difficulty of taking care of a cat.
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The MAP math section contains 40-43 question in varying formats, including multiple choice, drag and drop, fill in the blank, and more. The students will be tested in the following topics:
The MAP reading section contains 40-43 question in varying formats, including multiple choice, drag and drop, fill in the blank, and more. The students will be tested in the following topics:
Informational Texts:
Literary texts:
Word Meaning:
Understanding the meaning of words through context, spotting connections between words, and recognizing the structures behind them using affixes
The MAP language usage section contains 40-43 question in varying formats, including multiple choice, drag and drop, fill in the blank, and more. The students will be tested in the following topics:
The Common Core is a set of learning standards with benchmarks for each grade and has gained popularity across many schools in the United States. The questions on the MAP are each designed to test a specific ability from the Common Core, and if answered correctly, the student helps demonstrate his or her comfortability with that level in the given topic, which helps determine which level of question to present next.
Accordingly, we have designed our MAP 6th grade practice pack to be in line with the Common Core in order to create an accurate representation of the topics. We center our questions around the average RIT level for 6th grade, but include many higher and lower level questions as well in order to simulate the adaptive nature of the test.
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