FREE 6th Grade ACT Aspire Math Practice Test

1- A baker needs to pack 143 chocolate cookies and 55 vanilla cookies into boxes so that each box has the same number of cookies and only one type of cookie per box. What is the largest number of cookies that can be put in each box?

A. 5

B. 7

C. 9

D. 11

2- What is the value of \(2{,}205 \div 315\)?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 7

D. 8

3- If \(112=22+x\), what is the value of \(x\)?

A. 78

B. 90

C. 100

D. 134

4- Car A travels 221.5 km. Car B travels 1.2 times the distance of Car A. How far does Car B travel?

A. 184.6 km

B. 221.5 km

C. 242.8 km

D. 265.8 km

5- The perimeter of the trapezoid below is 38. What is its area?

A. 198 cm\(^2\)

B. 162 cm\(^2\)

C. 99 cm\(^2\)

D. 81cm\(^2\)

6- Which of the following expressions has the greatest value?

A. \( 3^1+12\)

B. \( 3^3-3^2\)

C. \( 3^4-60\)

D. \( 3^5-218\)

7- Alfred has \(x\) apples. Alvin has 40 apples, which is 15 apples less than the number of apples Alfred owns. If Baron has \(\frac{1}{5}\) times as many apples as Alfred has. How many apples does Baron have?

A. 5

B. 11

C. 55

D. 275

8- In the following triangle find \(α\).

A. \(100^\circ\)

B. \(90^\circ\)

C. \(60^\circ\)

D. \(30^\circ\)

9- The price of a laptop is decreased by \(15\%\) to $425. What is its original price?

A. $283

B. $430

C. $500

D. $550

10- Find the perimeter of the shape in the following figure. (all angles are right angles)

A. 21

B. 22

C. 24

D. 20

11- What are the values of mode and median in the following set of numbers?
\(1,3,3,6,6,5,4,3,1,1,2\)

A. Mode: 1, 2, Median: 2

B. Mode: 1, 3, Median: 3

C. Mode: 2, 3, Median: 2

D. Mode: 1, 3, Median: 2.5

12- Which expression equivalent to \(x × 92\)?

A. \((x×90)+2\)

B. \(x×9×2\)

C. \((x×90)+(x×2)\)

D. \((x×90)+2\)

13- The ratio of pens to pencils in a box is 3 to 5. If there are 96 pens and pencils in the box altogether, how many more pens should be put in the box to make the ratio of pens to pencils 1: 1?

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A. 22

B. 23

C. 24

D. 25

14- If point A placed at \(-\frac{24}{3}\) on a number line, which of the following points has a distance equal to 5 from point A?

A. \(-13\)

B. \(-3\)

C. \(-2\)

D. A and B

15- Which of the following shows the numbers in increasing order?

A. \(\frac{3}{13}, \frac{4}{11}, \frac{5}{14}, \frac{2}{5}\)

B. \(\frac{3}{13}, \frac{5}{14}, \frac{4}{11}, \frac{2}{5}\)

C. \(\frac{3}{13}, \frac{5}{14}, \frac{2}{5}, \frac{4}{11}\)

D. \(\frac{5}{14}, \frac{3}{13}, \frac{2}{5}, \frac{4}{11}\)

16- If \(x=- 4\), which of the following equations is true?

A. \(x(3x-1)=50\)

B. \(5(11-x^2 )=-25\)

C. \(3(-2x+5)=49\)

D. \(x(-5x-19)=-3\)

17- What is the missing prime factor of number 450?
\(450=2^1×3^2×…\) _________

18- What is the perimeter of the following shape? (it’s a right triangle)

A. 14 cm

B. 18 cm

C. 24 cm

D. 32 cm

19- 65 is what percent of 50?

A. \(50 \%\)

B. \(77 \%\)

C. \(130 \%\)

D. \(140 \%\)

20- Which of the following expressions has a value of \(-23\)?

A. \(-10+(-8)+ \frac{5}{2}×(-2)\)

B. \(5×3+(-2)×18\)

C. \(-10+6×8÷(-4)\)

D. \((-3) × (-7) + 2\)

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Answers:

2- C
\(2205÷315=\frac{2205}{315}=\frac{441}{63}=\frac{147}{21}= 7\)

3- B
\(112=22+x \)
Subtract 22 from both sides of the equation. Then:
\(x=112-22=90\)

4- D
Distance that car B travels \(=1.2 ×\) distance that car A travels
=\(1.2×221.5=265.8 \) km

5- D
The perimeter of the trapezoid is 38.
Therefore, the missing side (height) is \(= 38 – 8 – 10 – 11 = 9\)
Area of the trapezoid: \(A = \frac{1}{2} h (b_1 + b_2) = \frac{1}{2}1 (9) (8 + 10) = 81\)

6- D
A. \(3^1+12=3+12=15\)
B. \(3^3-3^2=27-9=18\)
C. \(3^4-60=81-60=21\)
D. \(3^5-218=243-218=25\)

7- B
Alfred has \(x\) apple which is 15 apples more than number of apples Alvin owns. Therefore:
\(x-15=40→x=40+15=55\)
Alfred has 55 apples.
Let \(y\) be the number of apples that Baron has. Then: \(y=\frac{1}{5}×55=11\)

8- A
Complementary angles add up to 180 degrees.
\( β+150^\circ=180^\circ→β=180^\circ-150^\circ=30^\circ\)
The sum of all angles in a triangle is 180 degrees. Then:
\(α+β+50^\circ=180^\circ→α+30^\circ+50^\circ=180^\circ\)
\(→α+80^\circ=180^\circ→α=180^\circ-80^\circ=100^\circ\)

9- C
Let \(x\) be the original price.
If the price of a laptop is decreased by \(15\%\) to $425, then:
\(85 \% \space of \space x=425⇒ 0.85x=425 ⇒ x=425÷0.85=500\)

10- C
Let \(x\) and \(y\) be two sides of the shape. Then:
\(x+1=1+1+1→x=2\)
\(y+6+2=5+4→y+8=9→y=1\)
Then, the perimeter is:
\(1+5+1+4+1+2+1+6+2+1=24\)

11- B
First, put the numbers in order from least to greatest: \(1, 1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6\)
The Mode of the set of numbers is: 1 and 3 (the most frequent numbers)
The median is: 3 (the number in the middle)

12- C
\(x×92=x×(90+2)=(x×90)+(x×2)\)

13- C
The ratio of pens to pencils is \(3: 5\). Therefore there are 3 pens out of all 8 pens and pencils. To find the answer, first dived 96 by 8 then multiply the result by 3.
\(96÷8=12→12×3=36\)
There are 36 pens and 60 pencils \((96-36)\). Therefore, 24 more pens should be put in the box to make the ratio \(1: 1\)

14- D
If the value of point A is greater than the value of point B, then the distance of two points on the number line is: the value of A- the value of B
A. \(-\frac{24}{3}-(-13)=-8+13=5=5\)
B. \(-3-(-\frac{24}{3})=-3+8=5=5\)
C. \(-2-(-\frac{24}{3})=-2+8=6≠5\)

15- B
\(\frac{3}{13}≅0.23, \frac{5}{14}≅0.357, \frac{4}{11}≅0.36, \frac{2}{5}=0.4\)

16- B
Plugin the value of \(x\) in the equations. \(x = -4\), then:
A.\(x(3x-1)=50→-4(3(-4)-1)=-4(-12-1)=-4(-13)=52≠50\)
B. \(5(11-x^2 )=-25→5(11-(-4)^2 )= 5(11-16)=5(-5)=-25\)
C. \(3(-2x+5)=49→3(-2(-4)+5)=3(8+5)=39≠49\)
D. \(x(-5x-19)=-3→-4(-5(-4)-19=-4(20-19)=-4≠-3\)

17- 5
Let \(x\) be the missing prime factor of 450.
\(450= 2 × 3 × 3 × x ⇒ x =\frac{450}{18} ⇒ x = 25=5×5\)

18- C
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse of the triangle.
\(a^2+b^2=c^2→6^2+8^2=c^2→36+64=c^2→100=c^2→c=10\)
The perimeter of the triangle is: \(6+8+10=24\)

19- C
Use the percent formula:
\(Part = \frac{percent}{100} × whole\)
\(65= \frac{percent}{100} × 50⇒ 65 = \frac{percent ×50}{100}⇒ 65=\frac{percent ×5}{10}\)
multiply both sides by 10.
\(650 =percent ×5, \space divide \space both \space sides \space by \space 5.\)
130 = percent
The answer is \(130\%\)

20- A
Let’s check the options provided.
A. \(-10+(-8)+ (\frac{5}{2})×(-2)=-10+(-8)+(-5)=-10-13=-23\)
B. \(5×3+(-2)×18=15+(-38)=-21\)
C. \(-10+6×8÷(-4)=-10+48÷(-4)=-10-12=-22\)
D. \((-3)× (-7)+ 2=21+2=23\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACT Aspire?

ACT Aspire is a longitudinal assessment system from ACT, designed for grades 3-10 in subjects including math, English, reading, science, and writing. Scores connect to ACT Readiness Benchmarks that project performance on the high school ACT. Several states (Arkansas, Alabama, and others) use ACT Aspire as their state assessment.

What’s on the grade 6 ACT Aspire math?

Five reporting categories: Number and Operations, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Specific grade 6 skills include ratios and proportional relationships, operations with fractions and decimals, expressions and one-variable equations, area and surface area, and basic statistics.

Is a calculator allowed on the grade 6 ACT Aspire math?

Yes. ACT Aspire provides an on-screen four-function calculator for grade 6 math. Some districts also allow students to bring a basic handheld calculator. Practice using both mental math and the calculator during prep.

How long is the grade 6 ACT Aspire math?

About 65 minutes total. The test contains roughly 40 to 45 items in a mix of selected-response, constructed-response, and technology-enhanced formats. Time is fixed unless your child has an IEP-approved accommodation.

When is ACT Aspire given?

Most ACT Aspire states administer the test in March, April, or May. The exact testing window varies by state and district. Your child’s school will share the specific dates a few weeks ahead.

How is ACT Aspire scored?

Each subject gets a scaled score (between 400 and 460 for grade 6 math). Scores also connect to ACT Readiness Benchmarks (Ready, Close, or In Need of Support). A grade 6 math score at or above the Readiness benchmark projects that your child is on track for college-readiness on the future ACT.

What’s the hardest grade 6 ACT Aspire math topic?

Dividing fractions by fractions, writing equations from word problems, and operations with negative numbers on the coordinate plane are the three biggest challenges. Ratios and unit rates also trip up students who are seeing the topic for the first time.

How long should we prep for the grade 6 ACT Aspire?

For most grade 6 students, 4 to 6 weeks of consistent practice at 15 to 25 minutes per day works well. Start with this practice test as a diagnostic, drill the weakest reporting category, then build up to timed mixed-topic practice in the final two weeks.

Does ACT Aspire predict the high school ACT?

Yes. ACT Aspire scores connect to the ACT scoring scale and to ACT Readiness Benchmarks for college and career readiness. A student who hits the Aspire benchmark in grade 6 math is statistically on track to hit the ACT college-readiness benchmark in math by grade 11.

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