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Hawaii Smarter Balanced Math Practice Test

Build Hawaii Smarter Balanced Math readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets for number sense, ratios, algebra, functions, geometry, statistics, probability, and modeling.

Hawaii Smarter Balanced Math practice sets

This Hawaii Smarter Balanced Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover number operations, ratios, proportional reasoning, algebra, equations, functions, geometry, measurement, statistics, probability, and mathematical modeling.

Math skills covered

  • Working with rational numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, unit rates, scales, and proportional relationships
  • Solving equations and inequalities, interpreting functions, analyzing sequences, and writing algebraic models
  • Applying perimeter, area, volume, surface area, coordinates, transformations, slope, circles, and right-triangle relationships
  • Interpreting mean, median, range, interquartile range, scatter plots, sampling, correlation, and probability
  • Using systems, exponential models, residuals, optimization, rates, line-of-best-fit equations, and model assumptions

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Write the equation before calculating, track units through each step, estimate to check reasonableness, and review the explanation after every answer.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice for Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics preparation. Hawaii assessment grades, item formats, testing windows, and accommodations can change, so check current Hawaii Department of Education guidance before test day.

Hawaii Smarter Balanced mathematics assessments are administered in Grades 3–8 and 11. Review the official Hawaii Department of Education testing information for current scope and procedures.

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Hawaii Smarter Balanced Math Practice Questions

A 10-question Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics practice set on number sense, ratios, and proportional reasoning, with answers and explanations.

Read each mathematical situation carefully, show the relationship or calculation, choose the best answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2.75 + 1.6?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 4.35.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: Align decimal points and add: 2.75 + 1.60 = 4.35.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

Align decimal points and add: 2.75 + 1.60 = 4.35.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A recipe uses 3 cups of rice for 5 servings. How many cups are needed for 20 servings?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 12 cups.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: The scale factor is 20 ÷ 5 = 4, so 3 × 4 = 12 cups.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

The scale factor is 20 ÷ 5 = 4, so 3 × 4 = 12 cups.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which fraction is equivalent to 5/6?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 25/30.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: Multiplying numerator and denominator of 5/6 by 5 gives 25/30.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

Multiplying numerator and denominator of 5/6 by 5 gives 25/30.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A temperature changes from 4 degrees Celsius to −7 degrees Celsius. What is the change?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is −11 degrees.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: Subtract the initial value: −7 − 4 = −11 degrees.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

Subtract the initial value: −7 − 4 = −11 degrees.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A map scale is 1 inch for 8 miles. How many miles are represented by 3.5 inches?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 28 miles.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: Multiply 3.5 by 8: 3.5 × 8 = 28 miles.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

Multiply 3.5 by 8: 3.5 × 8 = 28 miles.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A quantity increases from 80 to 100. What is the percent increase?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 25 percent.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: The increase is 20; 20 ÷ 80 = 0.25, or 25 percent.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

The increase is 20; 20 ÷ 80 = 0.25, or 25 percent.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which value is closest to the product 4.9 × 2.1?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 10.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: Estimate 4.9 as 5 and 2.1 as 2; 5 × 2 is about 10.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

Estimate 4.9 as 5 and 2.1 as 2; 5 × 2 is about 10.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A student has 3/4 of a gallon of water and pours it equally into 6 containers. How much is in each container?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 1/8 gallon.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: Divide 3/4 by 6: 3/4 × 1/6 = 3/24 = 1/8 gallon.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

Divide 3/4 by 6: 3/4 × 1/6 = 3/24 = 1/8 gallon.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A phone plan charges 30 dollars plus 0.05 dollars per text. How much is charged for 200 texts?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 40 dollars.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: The text charge is 0.05 × 200 = 10, and 30 + 10 = 40 dollars.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

The text charge is 0.05 × 200 = 10, and 30 + 10 = 40 dollars.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A point is 7 units left of zero on a number line. Which number represents the point?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is −7.

  1. Identify the mathematical relationship: Determine whether the question uses number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, or modeling.
  2. Show the calculation: Moving left from zero gives a negative value, so the point is −7.
  3. Check units and reasonableness: Confirm that the answer has the correct units and fits the Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics task.

Moving left from zero gives a negative value, so the point is −7.

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Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Smarter Balanced Math Practice

Which Math skills are covered?

The page covers number sense, ratios, proportional reasoning, algebra, equations, functions, geometry, measurement, statistics, probability, financial reasoning, and modeling.

Which grades are associated with Hawaii Smarter Balanced Mathematics?

Hawaii Department of Education information identifies Smarter Balanced mathematics assessments for Grades 3–8 and 11. Check official guidance for current administration details.

Are these official Hawaii Smarter Balanced questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions and do not reproduce secure assessment content. Check the Hawaii Department of Education for current blueprints, testing windows, standards, accommodations, and procedures.