PagineNew York Grade 6 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 6 science practice tests for New York, written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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What these tests cover
Skills across all five tests: Matter & Energy (32) · Life Systems (31) · Earth & Space (17) · Structures & Mechanisms (13) · Inquiry & STEM (7)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Why does the Moon seem to change shape?
A. clouds block part of it B. Earth’s shadow covers it every night C. we see different amounts of its sunlit side D. it changes sizeShow answer
we see different amounts of its sunlit side - Which is an invertebrate?
A. a beaver B. a robin C. an earthworm D. a salmonShow answer
an earthworm - A solar eclipse happens when…
A. Earth passes between the Sun and Moon B. the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun C. clouds cover the Sun D. the Sun moves behind EarthShow answer
the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun - Dissolving sugar in water is a…
A. magnetic change B. physical change C. nuclear change D. chemical changeShow answer
physical change
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these New York Grade 6 Science practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the New York curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards — Physical science, Life science, Earth & space science, Engineering & science practices. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.