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Alaska Alternate Assessment

Alaska Alternate Assessment Practice Test

Build confidence with five accessible 10-question practice sets covering reading, communication, math, science, community skills, and data-based problem solving.

Alaska Alternate Assessment practice sets

This Alaska Alternate Assessment Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets use clear language and practical situations across foundational reading, communication, math, science, community skills, daily routines, and data interpretation.

Skills covered

  • Main idea, sequence, vocabulary, inference, fact and opinion, purpose, feelings, schedules, and functional reading
  • Addition, subtraction, groups, halves, time, shapes, fractions, money, charts, and measurement
  • Plant needs, matter, force, temperature, habitats, day and night, materials, life cycles, reuse, and weather observations
  • Maps, safety, community helpers, traffic signs, healthy choices, schedules, needs, money, social problem solving, and emergencies
  • Picture graphs, sorting, repeated measurements, patterns, categories, probability, temperature data, tools, planning, and evidence

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the task carefully, use any available visual or spoken support, and review the explanation after responding. These practice questions are designed to support accessible practice and do not define official eligibility or accommodations.

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 alternate assessment materials, participation criteria, accommodations, or testing schedules.

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

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Alaska Alternate Assessment Practice Questions

A 10-question accessible Alaska Alternate Assessment practice set on community and daily life, with answers and explanations.

Read or listen to each task carefully, use the information shown, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

On a map, a blue line usually represents what feature?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A river or other waterway.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Maps commonly use blue lines to show rivers, streams, lakes, or other water features.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Maps commonly use blue lines to show rivers, streams, lakes, or other water features.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a person do before crossing a street at a crosswalk?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Stop, look both ways, and listen for traffic.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Stopping and checking for traffic helps a person cross safely.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Stopping and checking for traffic helps a person cross safely.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which community helper responds to a building fire?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A firefighter.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Firefighters are trained to respond to fires and help protect people and buildings.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Firefighters are trained to respond to fires and help protect people and buildings.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What does a red octagonal stop sign tell a driver to do?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Stop.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: A red octagonal sign is a stop sign and tells drivers to stop before proceeding safely.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

A red octagonal sign is a stop sign and tells drivers to stop before proceeding safely.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which choice is usually a healthy drink?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Water.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Water helps the body stay hydrated and is a healthy everyday drink.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Water helps the body stay hydrated and is a healthy everyday drink.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A school schedule says lunch begins after reading and before science. What happens before science?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Lunch.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: The schedule places lunch between reading and science.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

The schedule places lunch between reading and science.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which item is a basic need?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Clean water.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Clean water is necessary for health and survival, while the other items are wants.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Clean water is necessary for health and survival, while the other items are wants.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A snack costs 3 dollars. You pay with 5 dollars. How much change should you receive?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 2 dollars.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Five dollars minus three dollars leaves 2 dollars in change.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Five dollars minus three dollars leaves 2 dollars in change.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Two people want to use the same book. What is a respectful way to solve the problem?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Take turns or make a shared plan.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Taking turns and making a shared plan are respectful ways to solve a disagreement.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Taking turns and making a shared plan are respectful ways to solve a disagreement.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a person do if there is an emergency and a trusted adult is not nearby?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Call emergency services or follow the emergency plan.

  1. Read the task: Look carefully at the words, picture description, number, symbol, or situation in the question.
  2. Use the strategy: Following the emergency plan and contacting emergency services can bring trained help.
  3. Check the answer: Make sure the answer matches the information in the question.

Following the emergency plan and contacting emergency services can bring trained help.

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Frequently asked questions about Alaska Alternate Assessment Practice Test

What skills are covered?

The page covers accessible reading, communication, math, science, community, daily life, data, and problem-solving skills.

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 alternate assessment questions?

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