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Pennsylvania State Assessments · PSSA, Keystone, PASA DLM, and ACCESS

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 pasa 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 PASA DLM?

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: Pennsylvania describes PASA DLM as an alternate assessment for students for whom general assessments are not appropriate even with accommodations.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Pennsylvania describes PASA DLM as an alternate assessment for students for whom general assessments are not appropriate even with accommodations.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Who determines whether a student participates in PASA DLM?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The student’s IEP team using Pennsylvania eligibility criteria..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: PASA participation is determined annually by the IEP team using the state decision-making tool.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PASA participation is determined annually by the IEP team using the state decision-making tool.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which subjects are included in PASA DLM?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is English language arts, mathematics, and science..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: PDE identifies ELA, mathematics, and science for PASA DLM.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PDE identifies ELA, mathematics, and science for PASA DLM.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What must be true for PASA participation under the state criteria?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The IEP team must answer yes to all six eligibility criteria..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Pennsylvania states that all six PASA eligibility criteria must be met.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Pennsylvania states that all six PASA eligibility criteria must be met.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which system is the vendor for Pennsylvania PASA DLM?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Dynamic Learning Maps.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Pennsylvania identifies DLM as the alternate assessment system and vendor for PASA.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Pennsylvania identifies DLM as the alternate assessment system and vendor for PASA.

6. 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 Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Accessible materials support participation while preserving the intended academic target.

7. 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 Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Three groups of four make 3 times 4 equals 12.

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, 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 Pennsylvania assessment context described.

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

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should an educator review current PASA eligibility guidance?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The alternate assessment is intended for a specific eligible population and decisions must be individualized..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: PASA eligibility is determined through the IEP team and state criteria.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PASA eligibility is determined through the IEP team and state criteria.

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, language domain, or assessment detail.
  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 Pennsylvania assessment context described.

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

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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.