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Pennsylvania State Test Practice

Build Pennsylvania assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering PSSA ELA, mathematics, and science, Keystone Exams, PASA DLM, ACCESS for ELLs, evidence, data, and problem solving.

Pennsylvania state test practice sets

This Pennsylvania State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover PSSA English language arts and mathematics for Grades 3–8, PSSA science for Grades 5 and 8, Keystone Exams, PASA DLM, ACCESS for ELLs, Alternate ACCESS, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • PSSA English language arts and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8
  • PSSA science practice for Grades 5 and 8
  • Keystone Exam practice for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature
  • PASA DLM alternate assessment practice for eligible students in English language arts, mathematics, and science
  • ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for English Learners in Grades K–12
  • Assessment anchors, eligible content, accommodations, source-year, and testing-window review

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

Pennsylvania assessment programs and testing windows can change by source year. Check current PSSA guidance, Keystone Exam guidance, PASA guidance, and ACCESS for ELLs guidance before publishing or using a study guide.

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

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Pennsylvania State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question Pennsylvania state test practice set on keystone exams, 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

Which subject is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Algebra I.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: PDE identifies Algebra I as a Keystone subject.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PDE identifies Algebra I as a Keystone subject.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which English-related Keystone subject is listed by Pennsylvania?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Literature.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: PDE identifies Literature as a Keystone subject.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PDE identifies Literature as a Keystone subject.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which science subject is included in the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Biology.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: PDE identifies Biology as a Keystone subject.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PDE identifies Biology as a Keystone subject.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a student do when a Keystone item includes a graph?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Read the axes and units before interpreting the trend or calculating..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Axes and units explain what the graph represents.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Axes and units explain what the graph represents.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a student do when a Biology Keystone item describes an investigation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Identify the evidence and connect it to the biological claim..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Investigation evidence supports a justified biological conclusion.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Investigation evidence supports a justified biological conclusion.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which is a useful strategy for a Literature Keystone reading item?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Use the passage details and the question wording to select the best supported answer..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The text and prompt provide the evidence needed for a supported response.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

The text and prompt provide the evidence needed for a supported response.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which is a useful check for an Algebra I Keystone equation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Substitute the solution back into the original equation..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Substitution confirms whether the proposed solution works.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Substitution confirms whether the proposed solution works.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What do Pennsylvania assessment anchors and eligible content help describe?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The content and skills represented in the assessment..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Assessment anchors and eligible content guide the intended content coverage.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Assessment anchors and eligible content guide the intended content coverage.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a student check before using an older Keystone study guide?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The current PDE test definition, assessment anchors, and item sampler..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Current PDE materials should be checked because test definitions and resources are updated.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Current PDE materials should be checked because test definitions and resources are updated.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which habit supports Algebra I, Biology, and Literature Keystone preparation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Practice the content skill, explain the evidence, and review errors..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Focused practice and review support course-level readiness.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Focused practice and review support course-level readiness.

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Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State Test Practice

Which Pennsylvania grades take PSSA English language arts and mathematics?

Current PDE information identifies PSSA English language arts and mathematics for Grades 3–8.

Which Pennsylvania grades take PSSA science?

Current PDE information identifies PSSA science for Grade 5 and Grade 8.

Which subjects are included in the Keystone Exams?

Current PDE materials identify Algebra I, Biology, and Literature as Keystone subjects.

What are PASA DLM and ACCESS?

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

Are these official Pennsylvania assessment questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Use Pennsylvania Department of Education and WIDA resources for current blueprints, testing windows, accessibility supports, score information, and participation requirements.