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Maryland State Test Practice

Build Maryland assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering the MCAP-to-MSTAR transition, mathematics, ELA, MISA, social studies, DLM, WIDA ACCESS, and alternate assessment contexts.

Maryland state test practice sets

This Maryland State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover MCAP and MSTAR transition context, ELA, mathematics, MISA, social studies, high-school EOC subjects, DLM alternate assessments, WIDA ACCESS, Alternate ACCESS, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • MCAP and MSTAR transition practice for ELA and mathematics, including reading evidence, vocabulary, writing, number sense, equations, data, and modeling
  • Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) practice for Grade 5, Grade 8, and high-school life science, plus Grade 8 social studies and high-school American Government context
  • High-school mathematics and EOC practice for Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Life Science, and Government
  • DLM alternate ELA, mathematics, and science practice for eligible students using Essential Elements and IEP-based participation decisions
  • ACCESS for MLLs and Alternate ACCESS for MLLs practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • Source-year guidance for the MCAP-to-MSTAR transition, assessment windows, online delivery, accessibility features, and alternate assessment eligibility

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 Maryland State Department of Education item set, score report, blueprint, accessibility guide, or substitute for current state guidance.

Maryland assessment programs are changing by source year. Check the current Maryland statewide assessments overview, MCAP overview, MISA information, DLM alternate assessment information, English language proficiency assessment guidance, and high-school EOC information before publishing or using a study guide.

The 2026–27 transition is especially important: MSDE identifies MSTAR as the new assessment system for the transition, while MCAP continues for one additional year at the high-school level. Confirm the current grade, course, test design, and administration window before relying on a practice resource.

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

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Maryland State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question Maryland state test practice set on mcap mathematics, misa, and social studies, with answers and explanations.

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

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

In the number 6,482, what is the value of the digit 4?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 400.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: The 4 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 400.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

The 4 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 400.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 7 × 8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 56.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Seven groups of eight equal 56.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Seven groups of eight equal 56.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A rectangle is 8 units long and 5 units wide. What is its area?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 40 square units.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Area is length times width: 8 times 5 equals 40 square units.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Area is length times width: 8 times 5 equals 40 square units.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the value of x in x + 17 = 29?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Subtract 17 from both sides to find x = 12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Subtract 17 from both sides to find x = 12.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which observation shows that a plant is responding to light?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Its stem bends toward a window..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Bending toward light is observable evidence of a plant response.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Bending toward light is observable evidence of a plant response.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which change is an example of energy being transferred as heat?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A metal spoon becomes warm in hot soup..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: The warm soup transfers thermal energy to the spoon.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

The warm soup transfers thermal energy to the spoon.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which source would be a primary source for learning about a community event from one hundred years ago?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A letter written by a person who attended the event..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: A letter written at the time provides direct historical evidence.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

A letter written at the time provides direct historical evidence.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which action best demonstrates a civic responsibility in a classroom community?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Listening to others and helping follow a fair agreement..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Respectful participation and cooperation support a fair community.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Respectful participation and cooperation support a fair community.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades are included in the general Maryland Integrated Science Assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Grade 5, Grade 8, and high school life science.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: MSDE identifies Grade 5, Grade 8, and high school life science for MISA.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

MSDE identifies Grade 5, Grade 8, and high school life science for MISA.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a student do when a science item presents a phenomenon and asks for evidence?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Use observations or data from the phenomenon to support the explanation..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Evidence from the presented phenomenon supports a scientific explanation.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Evidence from the presented phenomenon supports a scientific explanation.

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Frequently asked questions about Maryland State Test Practice

What is MCAP?

MCAP is Maryland’s statewide assessment program umbrella. Its current inventory includes ELA, mathematics, science, social studies, high-school end-of-course assessments, alternate assessments, and English language proficiency assessments.

What is MSTAR?

MSTAR is the Maryland System of Testing Academic Readiness. MSDE identifies it as the new assessment system beginning the 2026–27 transition, with MCAP continuing one additional year at the high-school level.

Which grades take MISA?

Current MSDE information identifies Grade 5, Grade 8, and high-school life science for MISA.

What is DLM?

Dynamic Learning Maps is Maryland’s alternate assessment for eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in ELA, mathematics, and science.

Are these official Maryland assessment questions?

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