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Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment (PRMA): Format Guide & Practice Tests

Reading and mathematics (alternating years — 2025 was mathematics). Two weeks in May/June.

At a glance

GradesGrade 3, Grade 6, Grade 9
SubjectsReading and mathematics (alternating years — 2025 was mathematics)
WhenTwo weeks in May/June
Format
  • A system-level assessment for Grades 3, 6 and 9.
  • Focus alternates each year between reading and mathematics.
Does it count?System-level; not a classroom mark.
Official informationgov.nl.ca

Practice tests in this format

📖 Grade 3 reading · Grade 3

Practice Test 117 questions · Grammar · Key details · Plot
Practice Test 217 questions · Grammar · Key details · Inference
Practice Test 318 questions · Key details · Grammar · Vocabulary
Practice Test 417 questions · Key details · Character · Problem and solution
Practice Test 517 questions · Grammar · Plot · Spelling

🔢 Grade 3 math · Grade 3

Practice Test 125 questions · Patterns & Relations · Number · Shape & Space
Practice Test 225 questions · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space · Number
Practice Test 325 questions · Number · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space
Practice Test 425 questions · Shape & Space · Number · Patterns & Relations
Practice Test 525 questions · Shape & Space · Patterns & Relations · Number

📖 Grade 6 reading · Grade 6

Practice Test 121 questions · Key details · Grammar · Punctuation
Practice Test 221 questions · Key details · Usage · Inference
Practice Test 321 questions · Grammar · Punctuation · Key details
Practice Test 421 questions · Key details · Inference · Author’s purpose
Practice Test 521 questions · Vocabulary · Character · Inference

🔢 Grade 6 math · Grade 6

Practice Test 125 questions · Number · Shape & Space · Statistics & Probability
Practice Test 225 questions · Number · Statistics & Probability · Shape & Space
Practice Test 325 questions · Number · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space
Practice Test 425 questions · Number · Shape & Space · Number (Money)
Practice Test 525 questions · Number · Patterns & Relations · Statistics & Probability

📖 Grade 9 reading · Grade 9

Practice Test 121 questions · Literary terms · Key details · Inference
Practice Test 221 questions · Grammar · Character · Inference
Practice Test 321 questions · Vocabulary · Key details · Analyze argument
Practice Test 421 questions · Literary terms · Usage · Vocabulary
Practice Test 521 questions · Vocabulary · Key details · Inference

🔢 Grade 9 math · Grade 9

Practice Test 125 questions · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space · Statistics & Probability
Practice Test 225 questions · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space · Number (Money)
Practice Test 325 questions · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space · Number (Money)
Practice Test 425 questions · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space · Statistics & Probability
Practice Test 525 questions · Patterns & Relations · Statistics & Probability · Number (Money)

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment (PRMA)?

Reading and mathematics (alternating years — 2025 was mathematics), two weeks in may/june. System-level; not a classroom mark.

What is the format?

A system-level assessment for Grades 3, 6 and 9. Focus alternates each year between reading and mathematics.

How should my child prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official tests?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests. Official sample materials are linked on this page.

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