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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 access for ells and integrated review, 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 does ACCESS for ELLs measure?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: North Dakota identifies ACCESS as an annual English language proficiency assessment across four language domains.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

North Dakota identifies ACCESS as an annual English language proficiency assessment across four language domains.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which students generally take the annual ACCESS for ELLs assessment in North Dakota?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is English Learners in Grades K–12..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: NDDPI identifies ACCESS for ELLs as the annual ELP assessment for English Learners in K–12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

NDDPI identifies ACCESS for ELLs as the annual ELP assessment for English Learners in K–12.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

How is ACCESS administered for most students in Grades 1–12 in North Dakota?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Online.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Current North Dakota guidance identifies online ACCESS for Grades 1–12 and paper Kindergarten ACCESS.
  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 identifies online ACCESS for Grades 1–12 and paper Kindergarten ACCESS.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which ACCESS domain asks students to understand spoken language?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Listening.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Listening measures understanding of spoken language.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Listening measures understanding of spoken language.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which ACCESS domain asks students to communicate ideas in written form?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Writing.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Writing measures communication through written language.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Writing measures communication through written language.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A student hears, “Place the folder beside the blue book.” What should happen?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Place the folder beside the blue book..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The response follows the action and location in the direction.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

The response follows the action and location in the direction.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response best answers a question asking for the main idea of a short passage?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is State the central point and include a relevant detail..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: A main-idea response should state the central point and support it with a relevant detail.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

A main-idea response should state the central point and support it with a relevant detail.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should a publisher verify the official North Dakota source before using an assessment name or grade range?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Assessment programs, windows, formats, and participation guidance can change..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Current NDDPI pages are needed to keep assessment descriptions accurate.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Current NDDPI pages are needed to keep assessment descriptions accurate.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which practice habit is useful across ND A+, NDAA, and ACCESS preparation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Work one set at a time, explain the evidence, and review mistakes..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Focused practice and review build understanding across content and language domains.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

Focused practice and review build understanding across content and language domains.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement best describes these North Dakota practice questions?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is They are supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The page provides original supplemental practice and does not replace NDDPI guidance.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or North Dakota assessment context described.

The page provides original supplemental practice and does not replace NDDPI guidance.

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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.