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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 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 in Pennsylvania?

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: Pennsylvania uses ACCESS to measure English language proficiency across four language domains.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Pennsylvania uses ACCESS to measure English language proficiency across four language domains.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which students generally take Pennsylvania’s annual ACCESS assessment?

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: PDE identifies ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for English Learners in Grades K–12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PDE identifies ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for English Learners in Grades K–12.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which assessment may be used for an English Learner with the most significant cognitive disabilities?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Alternate ACCESS.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Pennsylvania identifies Alternate ACCESS for eligible English Learners with significant cognitive disabilities.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Pennsylvania identifies Alternate ACCESS for eligible English Learners with significant cognitive disabilities.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which language 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 Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Listening measures understanding of spoken language.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which language 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 PDE and WIDA guidance is needed to keep assessment descriptions accurate.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Current PDE and WIDA guidance is needed to keep assessment descriptions accurate.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which practice habit is useful across PSSA, Keystone, PASA, 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 Pennsylvania assessment context described.

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

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement best describes these Pennsylvania 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 PDE guidance.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

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

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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.