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Alaska AK STAR · Math Grades 3–9

Alaska AK STAR Math Practice Test: Grades 3–9

Build Alaska math assessment readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, probability, and functions.

Alaska AK STAR Math practice sets

This Alaska AK STAR Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each for Grades 3–9. The questions support number sense, proportional reasoning, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, data analysis, probability, and functions.

Skills covered

  • Operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, factors, multiples, rounding, and rational numbers
  • Ratios, rates, expressions, equations, inequalities, sequences, proportional relationships, and linear patterns
  • Perimeter, area, volume, angles, coordinate distance, circles, transformations, scale drawings, and the Pythagorean theorem
  • Mean, median, range, probability, graphs, scatter plots, surveys, proportions, and outliers
  • Equivalent expressions, functions, slope, intercepts, fixed costs, and interpreting linear relationships

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Write down important steps, check units and signs, and review the explanation after responding. Mathematical expressions use the site’s supported inline notation where needed.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Alaska Department of Education and Early Development guidance, official AK STAR materials, accommodations, or testing schedules.

For the broader Alaska assessment hub, visit Alaska State Assessments.

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Alaska AK STAR Math Practice Questions

A 10-question Alaska AK STAR Math practice set for Grades 3–9 on number and operations, with answers and explanations.

Show your reasoning when useful, choose one answer for each question, and review the calculation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the value of 7imes8−97 imes 8 - 9?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 4747.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Multiply first: 7 times 8 is 56, and 56 minus 9 equals 47.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Multiply first: 7 times 8 is 56, and 56 minus 9 equals 47.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which fraction is equivalent to rac34rac{3}{4}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is rac912rac{9}{12}.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/4 by 3 to get 9/12.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/4 by 3 to get 9/12.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 0.6+0.350.6 + 0.35?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 0.950.95.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Align the decimals and add 0.60 plus 0.35 to get 0.95.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Align the decimals and add 0.60 plus 0.35 to get 0.95.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A class has 24 students. If rac13rac{1}{3} are absent, how many students are absent?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 8 students.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Divide 24 by 3 to find one third: 24 divided by 3 equals 8.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Divide 24 by 3 to find one third: 24 divided by 3 equals 8.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which value is greatest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 0.720.72.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Two thirds is about 0.67 and three fifths is 0.6, so 0.72 is greatest.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Two thirds is about 0.67 and three fifths is 0.6, so 0.72 is greatest.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the least common multiple of 4 and 6?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: The first positive multiple shared by 4 and 6 is 12.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

The first positive multiple shared by 4 and 6 is 12.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A temperature is −4-4 degrees and rises by 9 degrees. What is the new temperature?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 55 degrees.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Adding 9 to negative 4 gives positive 5.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Adding 9 to negative 4 gives positive 5.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the prime factorization of 30?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 2imes3imes52 imes 3 imes 5.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Thirty can be written as 2 times 3 times 5, and all three factors are prime.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Thirty can be written as 2 times 3 times 5, and all three factors are prime.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A number is rounded to 4,000 when rounded to the nearest thousand. Which could be the original number?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 3,650.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Numbers from 3,500 through 4,499 round to 4,000, so 3,650 is possible.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Numbers from 3,500 through 4,499 round to 4,000, so 3,650 is possible.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is rac58rac{5}{8} written as a decimal?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 0.6250.625.

  1. Identify the quantities: Read the problem carefully and identify the numbers, units, relationships, or representations provided.
  2. Apply the math skill: Divide 5 by 8 to get 0.625.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, estimate, units, and relationship to confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Divide 5 by 8 to get 0.625.

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Frequently asked questions about Alaska AK STAR Math Practice Test

Which grades are covered?

The page is designed as a broad Grades 3–9 practice resource for AK STAR Math skills. Use grade-level standards and current official guidance for targeted preparation.

How many questions are included?

There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.

Are these official AK STAR questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Alaska Department of Education and Early Development information for official assessment dates, materials, accommodations, and policies.