Grade 6 Mathematics—Sample Questions

Kerry walks 3 miles each day. How far will she walk in 7 days?

• 10 miles

• 14 miles

• 21 miles

• 24 miles

What number is represented by point P on the number line below?

What fraction of the circle is shaded? Only 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, ., -, and / are allowed in your answer. Answers that are mixed numbers must be entered as an improper fraction or decimal.

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 0

• 18

• 24

• 40

Paul had a job during his summer vacation. He earned $8.75 per hour. He worked 20 hours per week for 8 weeks. How much money did Paul earn?

• $1,200

• $1,400

• $1,600

• $1,800

Which expression is equivalent to 25x - 10y?

• 5(5x - 2y)

• 5(5x - 10y)

• 5(20x - 5y)

• 5(20x - 10y)

Jim and Ed are debating the answer to the equation (2/3)m = 1/4. Which statement is true?

• Jim’s answer of 2 2/3 is correct because he divided 2/3 by 1/4 to get his answer.

• Jim’s answer of 2 2/3 is correct because he divided 1/4 by 2/3 to get his answer.

• Ed’s answer of 3/8 is correct because he multiplied 1/4 by 2/3 to get his answer.

• Ed’s answer of 3/8 is correct because he divided 1/4 by 2/3 to get his answer.

Jamal will cut a piece of wood that is 2 1/2 feet long into 1/4-foot sections. How many sections will result?

• A. 5

• B. 8

• C. 10

• D. 12

• y = 25 + 300x

• y = 25x + 300

• y = 25 – 300x

• y = 25x – 300

The table represents the number of runs scored by several baseball teams during a season. Which box plot correctly represents the data from the table?