Iowa State Assessments · Alternate Assessment
Build confidence with five focused practice sets covering reading, communication, mathematics, science, everyday reasoning, and integrated assessment skills.
This Iowa Alternate Assessment Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The activities use clear language and cover reading, communication, mathematics, science, applied reasoning, and integrated problem solving.
Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read each prompt carefully, use the information or visual cues provided, choose the best response, 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 DLM assessment, released item set, eligibility decision, accommodation guide, or substitute for Iowa Department of Education guidance.
Iowa identifies Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) as its Alternate Assessment for eligible students. Current official scope and participation information should always be checked on the Iowa Department of Education Assessment & Testing page.
For the broader Iowa assessment hub, visit Iowa State Test Practice or explore Elementary School Tests, Middle School Tests, and High School Tests.
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A 10-question Iowa alternate assessment practice set on mathematics and problem solving, with answers and explanations.
Read or listen to each prompt carefully, use the words, symbols, visuals, or quantities provided, select one answer, and review the explanation after responding.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is 9.
Add the two groups: 6 + 3 = 9.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 42.
Four tens are 40 and two ones are 2, giving 42.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is 15.
Count on from 8 by 7 or combine the two quantities to get 15.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is 9.
Take 5 away from 14: 14 − 5 = 9.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is 12.
Equal groups can be represented by 3 × 4 = 12.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 1/4.
One selected part among four equal parts is one-fourth.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is 4:00.
Adding one hour to 3:00 gives 4:00.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is 3 dollars.
Subtract the cost from the amount paid: 5 − 2 = 3 dollars.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Triangle.
A triangle has three sides.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Tuesday.
Eight is greater than five, so Tuesday had more birds.
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The Iowa Department of Education identifies Dynamic Learning Maps, or DLM, as Iowa's alternate assessment for eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Current official information lists ELA and mathematics for Grades 3–11 and science for Grades 5, 8, and 11.
No. These are original supplemental practice questions designed for general study and review. Use Iowa Department of Education guidance and official DLM materials for current policies, participation information, accessibility supports, and administration procedures.
Work through one short set at a time, read or listen to each prompt, use the information provided, choose the best response, and review the explanation. Teachers and support teams should adapt the presentation to the student's communication and accessibility needs.
