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New Hampshire State Test Practice

Build New Hampshire assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering NH SAS ELA, mathematics, science, SAT School Day, DLM, WIDA ACCESS, Alternate ACCESS, evidence, and problem solving.

New Hampshire state test practice sets

This New Hampshire State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System in ELA, mathematics, and science, SAT School Day for Grade 11, DLM alternate assessment, WIDA ACCESS, WIDA Alternate ACCESS, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • NH SAS English Language Arts and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8, including reading evidence, vocabulary, writing, number sense, equations, data, and problem solving
  • NH SAS science practice for Grades 5, 8, and 11, including phenomena, observations, investigation, evidence, and scientific reasoning
  • SAT School Day practice for Grade 11 ELA and mathematics with reading, writing, data, and quantitative reasoning
  • DLM alternate assessment practice for eligible students in ELA, mathematics, and science, with accessible evidence and response reasoning
  • WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS practice across listening, reading, speaking, and writing for Grades K–12
  • Source-year guidance for assessment formats, grade spans, alternate participation criteria, testing windows, and official NHED resources

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

New Hampshire assessment programs can change by source year. Check the current New Hampshire statewide assessment overview, SAT School Day FAQ, state assessment portals resource, and the NH SAS practice-test portal before publishing or using a study guide.

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

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New Hampshire State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question New Hampshire state test practice set on dlm alternate assessment, with answers and explanations.

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

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the purpose of New Hampshire’s DLM alternate assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is To measure academic progress for eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: DLM is the alternate academic assessment for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

DLM is the alternate academic assessment for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Who should help determine whether a student participates in an alternate assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The student’s IEP team using state participation criteria..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Assessment participation decisions are made through the IEP process and state criteria.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Assessment participation decisions are made through the IEP process and state criteria.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which content areas are included in New Hampshire DLM materials?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is ELA, mathematics, and science.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: New Hampshire’s statewide assessment information lists DLM for ELA, mathematics, and science by grade span.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

New Hampshire’s statewide assessment information lists DLM for ELA, mathematics, and science by grade span.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grade span is listed for DLM English Language Arts and mathematics?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Grades 3–8.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: New Hampshire lists DLM ELA and mathematics in Grades 3–8.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

New Hampshire lists DLM ELA and mathematics in Grades 3–8.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades are listed for DLM science?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Grades 5, 8, and 11.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: New Hampshire lists DLM science in Grades 5, 8, and 11.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

New Hampshire lists DLM science in Grades 5, 8, and 11.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A student sees three groups with four counters in each group. How many counters are shown?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Three groups of four make 3 times 4 equals 12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Three groups of four make 3 times 4 equals 12.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why might an alternate assessment use simplified text, pictures, or manipulatives?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is To provide access to academic content while measuring an intended skill..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Accessible materials and response modes support participation without removing the intended skill.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Accessible materials and response modes support participation without removing the intended skill.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response is evidence that a student identified the main idea?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The student states the central point and names a supporting detail..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: A central point with supporting evidence demonstrates main-idea understanding.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

A central point with supporting evidence demonstrates main-idea understanding.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What should an IEP team consider before selecting an alternate assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The state eligibility criteria and the student’s instructional and assessment needs..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Participation decisions require state criteria and an individualized review.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Participation decisions require state criteria and an individualized review.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A pattern shows 5, 10, 15, 20. What number comes next?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 25.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: The pattern increases by 5 each time, so the next number is 25.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

The pattern increases by 5 each time, so the next number is 25.

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Frequently asked questions about New Hampshire State Test Practice

Which grades take NH SAS ELA and mathematics?

Current New Hampshire statewide assessment information identifies NH SAS ELA and mathematics for Grades 3–8.

Which grades take NH SAS science?

NH SAS science is administered in Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 11.

What is the Grade 11 statewide assessment?

New Hampshire uses SAT School Day for Grade 11 English Language Arts and mathematics in its statewide assessment program.

What are DLM, ACCESS, and Alternate ACCESS?

DLM is the alternate academic assessment for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities. ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS measure English language proficiency in Grades K–12.

Are these official New Hampshire assessment questions?

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