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Rhode Island State Assessments · RICAS, NGSA, DLM, SAT School Day, and WIDA ACCESS

Rhode Island State Test Practice

Build Rhode Island assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering RICAS ELA and mathematics, NGSA science, SAT School Day, DLM alternate assessment, WIDA ACCESS, and evidence-based problem solving.

Rhode Island state test practice sets

This Rhode Island State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover RICAS English language arts and mathematics for Grades 3–8, NGSA science for Grades 5, 8, and 11, SAT School Day, PSAT 10 context, DLM alternate assessment, WIDA ACCESS, WIDA Alternate ACCESS, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • RICAS English language arts and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8
  • NGSA science practice for Grades 5, 8, and 11, including phenomena, item clusters, evidence, and science reasoning
  • SAT School Day Grade 11 and PSAT 10 Grade 10 college-readiness practice context
  • DLM alternate assessment practice in English language arts, mathematics, and science for eligible students
  • WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for English language learners in Grades K–12
  • Testing-window, source-year, accessibility, and supplemental-practice guidance

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

Rhode Island assessment programs and testing windows can change by source year. Check current RICAS guidance, NGSA guidance, family assessment resources, WIDA ACCESS guidance, and current assessment schedules before publishing or using a study guide.

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

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Rhode Island State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question Rhode Island state test practice set on dlm alternate assessments, 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 Rhode Island DLM alternate assessments?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is To measure academic progress for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: RIDE identifies DLM as the alternate assessment for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Rhode Island assessment context described.

RIDE identifies DLM as the alternate assessment for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which subjects are included in Rhode Island DLM alternate assessments?

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: RIDE identifies DLM in ELA, mathematics, and science.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Rhode Island assessment context described.

RIDE identifies DLM in ELA, mathematics, and science.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades receive DLM English language arts and mathematics assessments?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Grades 3–8 and Grade 11.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: RIDE identifies DLM ELA and mathematics for Grades 3–8 and 11.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Rhode Island assessment context described.

RIDE identifies DLM ELA and mathematics for Grades 3–8 and 11.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades receive DLM science assessments?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Grades 5, 8, and 11.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: RIDE identifies DLM science for Grades 5, 8, and 11.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Rhode Island assessment context described.

RIDE identifies DLM science for Grades 5, 8, and 11.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Who should determine whether a student participates in an alternate assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The student’s IEP team using current participation criteria..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Alternate assessment participation must follow the student’s individualized education process and state criteria.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Rhode Island assessment context described.

Alternate assessment participation must follow the student’s individualized education process and state criteria.

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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island assessment context described.

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

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should an educator review current alternate assessment guidance?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Alternate assessment participation is intended for an 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: Current state guidance and the student’s IEP process determine appropriate participation.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Rhode Island assessment context described.

Current state guidance and the student’s IEP process determine appropriate participation.

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 Rhode Island assessment context described.

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

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Frequently asked questions about Rhode Island State Test Practice

Which Rhode Island grades take RICAS?

Current RIDE information identifies RICAS English language arts and mathematics for Grades 3–8.

Which Rhode Island grades take NGSA science?

Current RIDE information identifies NGSA science for Grades 5, 8, and 11.

What is the Rhode Island alternate assessment?

RIDE uses Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessments for eligible students in ELA, mathematics, and science. Participation follows current eligibility criteria and the student’s IEP process.

What do WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS measure?

They measure English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for English language learners in Grades K–12.

Are these official Rhode Island assessment questions?

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