PagineNew York State Grades 3–8 Tests: Format Guide & Practice Tests
ELA and Mathematics every year; Science in Grades 5 and 8. Spring (computer-based in most schools).
- 20 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | ELA and Mathematics every year; Science in Grades 5 and 8 |
| When | Spring (computer-based in most schools) |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | Results are reported to families and used for accountability; they are not the sole basis for promotion. |
| Official information | nysed.gov |
Practice tests in this format
📖 Grade 3 ELA
🔢 Grade 6 Math
🔬 Grade 5 Science
🔬 Grade 8 Science
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the New York State Grades 3–8 Tests?
ELA and Mathematics every year; Science in Grades 5 and 8. Spring (computer-based in most schools). Results are reported to families and used for accountability; they are not the sole basis for promotion.
What is the format?
ELA: reading passages with multiple-choice and short and extended responses. Math: multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Elementary-level (Grade 5) and Intermediate-level (Grade 8) Science tests replaced the old Grade 4 science test from 2024.
How should students 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 exam papers?
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. Official information is linked on this page.