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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 msaa and dlm alternate assessments, 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 subjects are covered by the District of Columbia MSAA?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is English language arts and mathematics..

  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 MSAA as the alternate assessment for English language arts and mathematics.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE identifies MSAA as the alternate assessment for English language arts and mathematics.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades are listed for DC MSAA ELA and mathematics?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Grades 3–8 and Grade 11..

  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 OSSE MSAA page identifies Grades 3–8 and 11 for ELA and mathematics.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

The OSSE MSAA page identifies Grades 3–8 and 11 for ELA and mathematics.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which subjects and grades are associated with the DC DLM alternate assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Science in 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: OSSE identifies DLM as the alternate science assessment for Grades 5, 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.

OSSE identifies DLM as the alternate science assessment for Grades 5, 8, and high school Biology.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Who is generally eligible for MSAA or DLM instead of the general DC CAPE assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who meet alternate assessment participation criteria..

  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 alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE describes alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What academic framework supports the DC MSAA?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Core Content Connectors aligned to academic content..

  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 MSAA content as aligned to and derived from Core Content Connectors.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE describes MSAA content as aligned to and derived from Core Content Connectors.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What are DLM science testlets?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Short individual assessment units completed across multiple testing sessions..

  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 DLM as a set of short testlets administered across multiple sessions.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE describes DLM as a set of short testlets administered across multiple sessions.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What kind of supports are built into the MSAA platform?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Supports that help eligible students respond as independently as possible..

  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 built-in supports and accommodations that help students demonstrate what they know.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE describes built-in supports and accommodations that help students demonstrate what they know.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the relationship between alternate assessments and DC CAPE?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Eligible students take the applicable alternate assessment in place of the general DC CAPE assessment..

  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 explains that alternate statewide assessments are used in place of the general assessment for eligible students.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

OSSE explains that alternate statewide assessments are used in place of the general assessment for eligible students.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Who should verify alternate assessment participation decisions?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The appropriate school or LEA team using current OSSE eligibility and participation guidance..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Participation must follow current OSSE criteria and the responsible education team process.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

Participation must follow current OSSE criteria and the responsible education team process.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a supplemental MSAA or DLM practice set avoid claiming?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is That it is an official OSSE item set or that it determines eligibility..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, science relationship, language domain, or District of Columbia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Practice content cannot replace official participation decisions, accessibility guidance, or secure assessment materials.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, language domain, science concept, or current assessment guidance described.

Practice content cannot replace official participation decisions, accessibility guidance, or secure assessment materials.

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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.