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District of Columbia State Test Practice

Build District of Columbia assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering DC CAPE, the DC CAPE Next transition, MSAA, DLM Science, WIDA ACCESS, and evidence-based reasoning.

District of Columbia state test practice sets

This District of Columbia State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover DC CAPE ELA, mathematics, science, the DC CAPE Next transition, MSAA, DLM Science, WIDA ACCESS, Alternate ACCESS, and integrated assessment reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • DC CAPE ELA and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8 and high school course assessments
  • DC Science practice for Grades 5, 8, and high school Biology
  • DC CAPE Next computer adaptive testing, performance tasks, reporting changes, and source-year transition details
  • MSAA ELA and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8 and 11
  • DLM Science practice for Grades 5, 8, and high school Biology
  • WIDA ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS English language proficiency practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the prompt carefully, use the evidence or mathematical model provided, select the best answer, and review the explanation after every question.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It is not an official OSSE item set, score report, blueprint, accessibility guide, alternate assessment eligibility decision, or substitute for current District of Columbia guidance.

District of Columbia assessment programs, tested grades, course assignments, formats, performance levels, language proficiency procedures, accommodations, and testing windows can change by source year. Check current DC CAPE guidance, DC CAPE Next transition guidance, alternate assessment guidance, DLM information, and WIDA ACCESS information before publishing or using a study guide.

For the broader District of Columbia assessment category, visit District of Columbia State Assessments or explore Elementary School Tests, Middle School Tests, and High School Tests.

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District of Columbia State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question District of Columbia state test practice set on dc cape ela and mathematics, with answers and explanations.

Read each question carefully, use the passage, data, equation, science evidence, language context, or assessment information provided, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades are included in District of Columbia DC ELA and DC Math assessments?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Grades 3–8.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: OSSE identifies the general DC ELA and DC Math assessments for Grades 3–8, with separate high school course assessments.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE identifies the general DC ELA and DC Math assessments for Grades 3–8, with separate high school course assessments.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement best describes the high school portion of the DC CAPE system?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is It uses course assessments such as ELA I, ELA II, Algebra I, and Geometry..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: OSSE lists ELA I, ELA II, Algebra I, and Geometry among the DC high school assessments.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE lists ELA I, ELA II, Algebra I, and Geometry among the DC high school assessments.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades and course are associated with DC Science?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Grades 5, 8, and high school Biology..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The DC CAPE information identifies science assessments in Grades 5 and 8 and high school Biology.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

The DC CAPE information identifies science assessments in Grades 5 and 8 and high school Biology.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

How are DC CAPE assessments generally delivered?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is As computer-based assessments with different item types..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: OSSE describes DC CAPE as computer based and designed to include a variety of innovative item types.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE describes DC CAPE as computer based and designed to include a variety of innovative item types.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which current DC CAPE performance levels indicate proficiency?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Levels 4 and 5..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The current DC CAPE information states that Levels 4 and 5 indicate that students are proficient.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

The current DC CAPE information states that Levels 4 and 5 indicate that students are proficient.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A passage says that a student compared two sources before making a claim. What is the strongest inference?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Comparing evidence can make a claim stronger..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The action of comparing sources supports the inference that evidence can strengthen a claim.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

The action of comparing sources supports the inference that evidence can strengthen a claim.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the value of x in 3x + 5 = 20?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 5.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Subtract 5 from both sides and divide by 3: 15 divided by 3 equals 5.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

Subtract 5 from both sides and divide by 3: 15 divided by 3 equals 5.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a student inspect first when interpreting a DC CAPE data display?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The title, labels, units, and values..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: These features explain what the display measures and support accurate interpretation.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

These features explain what the display measures and support accurate interpretation.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which detail best supports the claim that a character is responsible?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The character checks the list and returns the borrowed materials on time..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Checking a list and returning materials directly support responsibility.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

Checking a list and returning materials directly support responsibility.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a useful final step after a DC CAPE ELA or mathematics practice set?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Review the explanation and identify one skill to practice next..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Reviewing explanations helps turn a practice result into a specific learning target.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

Reviewing explanations helps turn a practice result into a specific learning target.

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Frequently asked questions about District of Columbia State Test Practice

What is DC CAPE?

DC CAPE is the District of Columbia general statewide assessment system for English language arts, mathematics, and science.

What is changing with DC CAPE Next?

DC CAPE Next begins in the 2026–27 school year, adds computer adaptive ELA and mathematics sections, includes performance tasks, changes reporting, and updates the science design.

What are MSAA and DLM?

MSAA is the alternate ELA and mathematics assessment for eligible students in Grades 3–8 and 11. DLM is the alternate science assessment for eligible students in Grades 5, 8, and high school Biology.

What does WIDA ACCESS measure?

WIDA ACCESS measures English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for identified English learners in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Are these official District of Columbia assessment questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Use OSSE resources for current blueprints, testing windows, accessibility supports, score information, and participation requirements.