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Illinois IAR Math Practice Test

Build Illinois mathematics readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering number, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, probability, and problem solving.

Illinois IAR Math practice sets

This Illinois IAR Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover number and operations, expressions and equations, geometry and measurement, data and probability, and integrated multi-step problem solving.

IAR Math skills

The Illinois State Board of Education describes IAR mathematics as an assessment for Grades 3–8 that requires students to reason about quantities and relationships in real-world situations. These supplemental sets practice computation, fractions and decimals, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, statistics, probability, and mathematical reasoning.

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Show your work, check units and labels, then review the explanation after each response.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Illinois State Board of Education guidance, official materials, accommodations, tool policies, or testing procedures.

For broader grade-level study paths, explore Elementary School Tests, Middle School Tests, and High School Tests.

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Illinois IAR Math Practice Questions

A 10-question Illinois IAR Math practice set on number and operations, with answers and explanations.

Read each problem, graph, table, or model carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 572 + 189?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 761.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Add ones, tens, and hundreds: 572 + 189 = 761.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Add ones, tens, and hundreds: 572 + 189 = 761.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 864 − 297?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 567.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Subtract 297 from 864 to get 567.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Subtract 297 from 864 to get 567.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 7 × 8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 56.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Seven groups of eight equal 56.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Seven groups of eight equal 56.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 144 ÷ 12?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Because 12 × 12 = 144, the quotient is 12.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Because 12 × 12 = 144, the quotient is 12.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 3/5 written as a decimal?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 0.6.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Three fifths equals six tenths, or 0.6.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Three fifths equals six tenths, or 0.6.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is greatest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 0.72.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Writing the values with equal places shows that 0.720 is greatest.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Writing the values with equal places shows that 0.720 is greatest.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A recipe uses 2 1/4 cups of flour for one batch. How much flour is needed for two batches?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 4 1/2 cups.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Multiply 2 1/4 by 2 to get 4 1/2 cups.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Multiply 2 1/4 by 2 to get 4 1/2 cups.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 25% of 80?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 20.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: One fourth of 80 is 20, and 25% equals one fourth.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

One fourth of 80 is 20, and 25% equals one fourth.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A student has 6.5 meters of ribbon and uses 2.75 meters. How much remains?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 3.75 meters.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Subtract 2.75 from 6.50 to get 3.75 meters.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

Subtract 2.75 from 6.50 to get 3.75 meters.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A class has 32 students. One fourth of the students are absent. How many students are absent?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 8.

  1. Read the IAR math task: Identify the quantities, operation, representation, or relationship the problem asks you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: One fourth of 32 is 32 ÷ 4 = 8.
  3. Check the result: Confirm that the answer is reasonable and that units, labels, and conditions are included.

One fourth of 32 is 32 ÷ 4 = 8.

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Frequently asked questions about Illinois IAR Math Practice

Which grades are covered by Illinois IAR Math?

The Illinois State Board of Education states that IAR mathematics is available in Grades 3–8. Check the official IAR page for current assessment information.

Which math skills are included?

The practice sets include number and operations, fractions and decimals, expressions and equations, geometry, measurement, data, statistics, probability, and multi-step reasoning.

Are these official IAR questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the official Illinois State Board of Education IAR page for current practice items, tool policies, accommodations, and testing procedures.