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North Dakota State Assessments · ND A+, NDAA/DLM, and ACCESS for ELLs

North Dakota State Test Practice

Build North Dakota assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering ND A+ ELA, mathematics, and science, NDAA/DLM alternate assessment, ACCESS for ELLs, evidence, data, and problem solving.

North Dakota state test practice sets

This North Dakota State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover ND A+ English language arts and mathematics for Grades 3–8 and 10, ND A+ science for Grades 4, 8, and 10, NDAA/DLM alternate assessment, ACCESS for ELLs, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • ND A+ ELA and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8 and 10, including reading evidence, vocabulary, writing, number sense, equations, data, and problem solving
  • ND A+ science practice for Grades 4, 8, and 10, including phenomena, observations, investigation, evidence, and scientific reasoning
  • ND A+ summative assessment format and source-year review, including the transition from the former NDSA beginning in spring 2025
  • NDAA/DLM instructionally embedded alternate assessment practice for eligible students, including ELA and mathematics Grades 3–10 and science Grades 4, 8, and 10
  • ACCESS for ELLs practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for English Learners in Grades K–12

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 North Dakota Department of Public Instruction item set, score report, blueprint, accessibility guide, or substitute for current state guidance.

North Dakota assessment programs and test windows can change by source year. Check current ND A+ guidance, assessment test windows, NDAA guidance, ACCESS for ELLs guidance, and NDDPI assessment information before publishing or using a study guide. For English Learner planning, consult current EL guidance.

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

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North Dakota State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question North Dakota state test practice set on ndaa and 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 the North Dakota Alternate Assessment (NDAA)?

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, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: NDDPI describes NDAA as the alternate assessment for eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

NDDPI describes NDAA as the alternate assessment for eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which assessment system does North Dakota use for its instructionally embedded alternate assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM).

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: NDDPI identifies DLM testlets within the NDAA instructionally embedded model.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

NDDPI identifies DLM testlets within the NDAA instructionally embedded model.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

How are DLM testlets generally administered in the instructionally embedded model?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Throughout the school year as instructionally relevant testlets..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The alternate assessment is embedded across the school year with testlets connected to instruction.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

The alternate assessment is embedded across the school year with testlets connected to instruction.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which NDAA grades include English language arts and mathematics?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Grades 3–10.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Current North Dakota test-window guidance lists NDAA ELA and mathematics for Grades 3–10.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Current North Dakota test-window guidance lists NDAA ELA and mathematics for Grades 3–10.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which NDAA grades include science?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Grades 4, 8, and 10.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Current North Dakota guidance lists NDAA science at Grades 4, 8, and 10.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Current North Dakota guidance lists NDAA science at Grades 4, 8, and 10.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement is correct about Grade 11 and North Dakota DLM participation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Grade 11 does not participate in DLM under the current test-window guidance..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: NDDPI’s current test-window information states that Grade 11 does not participate in DLM.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

NDDPI’s current test-window information states that Grade 11 does not participate in DLM.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why might an alternate assessment use pictures, simplified text, or teacher-facilitated response options?

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, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Accessible materials support participation while preserving the intended academic target.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Accessible materials support participation while preserving the intended academic target.

8. 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, language domain, or assessment detail.
  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 North Dakota assessment context described.

Three groups of four make 3 times 4 equals 12.

9. 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, language domain, or assessment detail.
  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 North Dakota assessment context described.

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

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Who should use current eligibility guidance when deciding whether an alternate assessment is appropriate?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The student’s educational team and IEP process using state criteria..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Participation decisions must follow the student’s educational planning process and current state criteria.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Participation decisions must follow the student’s educational planning process and current state criteria.

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Frequently asked questions about North Dakota State Test Practice

Which grades take North Dakota A+ ELA and mathematics?

Current NDDPI guidance identifies ND A+ ELA and mathematics for Grades 3–8 and Grade 10.

Which grades take North Dakota A+ science?

Current NDDPI guidance identifies ND A+ science for Grades 4, 8, and 10.

What is the NDAA/DLM assessment?

NDAA is North Dakota’s alternate assessment for eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It uses an instructionally embedded DLM model.

What does ACCESS for ELLs measure?

ACCESS measures English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for English Learners in Grades K–12.

Are these official North Dakota assessment questions?

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