Arkansas DLM · Grades 3–10 · Alternate Assessment

Arkansas Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Practice Test: Grades 3–10

Build Arkansas DLM readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering communication, reading, mathematics, science, measurement, and everyday evidence.

Arkansas DLM Grades 3–10 practice sets

This Arkansas Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support accessible supplemental review of communication, reading, mathematics, science, measurement, data, and everyday problem solving across Grades 3–10.

Skills covered

  • Main idea, details, inference, vocabulary, sequence, functional reading, capitalization, and active listening
  • Addition, subtraction, fractions, area, comparison, time, multiplication, patterns, data categories, and shapes
  • Claims, evidence, transitions, summaries, credibility, precise revision, reliable sources, punctuation, and process comprehension
  • Expressions, percentages, equations, slope, right triangles, median, probability, perimeter, rates, and graphs
  • Physical changes, photosynthesis, body systems, investigations, ecosystems, temperature data, habitats, measurement, magnets, and weather

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the directions carefully, use visual or text supports when available, and review the explanation for every missed or uncertain answer.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Arkansas Department of Education DLM guidance, official test materials, accessibility supports, accommodations, or testing schedules.

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

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Arkansas DLM Grades 3–10 Practice Questions

A 10-question Arkansas Dynamic Learning Maps practice set on foundational mathematics and problem solving, with answers and explanations.

Read or listen to each question, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 7 + 5?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: Combining 7 and 5 gives 12.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

Combining 7 and 5 gives 12.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A student has 18 stickers and gives 6 away. How many stickers remain?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: Subtract 6 from 18: 18 − 6 = 12.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

Subtract 6 from 18: 18 − 6 = 12.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which fraction represents one-half?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 1/2.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: One-half means one of two equal parts, written 1/2.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

One-half means one of two equal parts, written 1/2.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A rectangle is 4 units long and 3 units wide. What is its area?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 12 square units.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: Area is length times width: 4 × 3 = 12 square units.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

Area is length times width: 4 × 3 = 12 square units.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is greatest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 45.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: 45 has the greatest value among the four numbers.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

45 has the greatest value among the four numbers.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A clock shows 3:00. What time will it show one hour later?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 4:00.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: Adding one hour to 3:00 gives 4:00.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

Adding one hour to 3:00 gives 4:00.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

There are 4 bags with 3 apples in each bag. How many apples are there altogether?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: Four groups of three make 4 × 3 = 12 apples.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

Four groups of three make 4 × 3 = 12 apples.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A pattern is 2, 4, 6, 8, __. Which number comes next?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 10.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: The pattern increases by 2 each time, so the next number is 10.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

The pattern increases by 2 each time, so the next number is 10.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A class records 5 sunny days and 2 rainy days. How many days are recorded?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 7 days.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: Add the two categories: 5 + 2 = 7 days.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

Add the two categories: 5 + 2 = 7 days.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which shape has four equal sides?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is square.

  1. Understand the task: Read the directions, identify the important words or quantities, and decide what the question is asking you to show.
  2. Use the evidence: A square has four sides of equal length.
  3. Check the response: Compare the answer with the text, model, number relationship, observation, or real-world situation in the question.

A square has four sides of equal length.

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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas DLM Practice Test

Which skills are covered?

The page covers communication, reading, mathematics, science, measurement, data interpretation, and everyday problem solving for Grades 3–10.

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 DLM questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Arkansas Department of Education information for official DLM materials, accessibility supports, accommodations, and policies.