STAAR (Texas) Practice Pack — Grade 6

20 original STAAR (Texas)-style questions · Answer key on the last page · iprepgenius.com/printables

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1.The table shows the original price and discount percent for three items: Item A: $40, 25% off Item B: $55, 10% off Item C: $20, 15% off Which item has the greatest discount amount in dollars?
(A)Item A
(B)Item B
(C)Item C
(D)All have the same discount
2.
The table shows the cost of pencils bought in a shop.\n\nPencils | Cost\n3 | $1.20\n\nWhat is the unit price of one pencil?
(A)$0.30
(B)$0.40
(C)$0.50
(D)$0.60
3.The table shows the number of books each student in Ms. Lee's class read over the summer. Student | Books Read --------|----------- Anna | 4 Ben | 7 Carla | 5 Diego | 6 Eli | 8 What is the median number of books read?
(A)5
(B)6
(C)7
(D)8
4.Lisa buys 3 notebooks at $4 each and a pack of pens for $5. Which expression represents the total cost?
(A)3×4+5
(B)3+4×5
(C)3×(4+5)
(D)4+5
5.Which of the following sentences is in the correct form of subject-verb agreement?
(A)The team are going to the championship.
(B)The teams is going to the championship.
(C)The teams are going to the championship.
(D)The team is going to the championship.
6.
Read the passage:
As the sun began to set on the small town of Willow Creek, a sense of excitement filled the air. The annual SummerFest celebration was about to begin, and everyone was eager to join in on the fun. The smell of sweet cotton candy and salty popcorn wafted through the streets, tempting the taste buds of young and old alike. Meanwhile, the sound of laughter and music drifted from the town square, where a group of musicians were setting up their instruments. The town's mayor, Mrs. Johnson, stood at the microphone, welcoming everyone to the event. She announced that this year's SummerFest would feature a special fireworks display, which would be choreographed to music. The crowd cheered in anticipation, and the festivities officially began.
What can be inferred about the town of Willow Creek based on the passage?
(A)It is a small town with a strong sense of community
(B)It is a town with no annual celebrations
(C)It is a big city
(D)It is a coastal town
7.
Read the passage:
The city of Greenfield is known for its beautiful parks and gardens. Every year, the city hosts a flower festival, which attracts thousands of visitors. The festival features a variety of flowers, including roses, daisies, and sunflowers. The city's park department works hard to prepare for the festival, planting new flowers and cleaning up the parks. The festival also includes live music, food vendors, and activities for kids. The city's mayor says that the festival is a great way to bring the community together and showcase the city's beauty. The festival is held in the spring, when the flowers are in bloom. This year's festival is expected to be the biggest one yet, with more vendors and activities than ever before. The city is excited to welcome visitors from all over to enjoy the festival and see the beautiful flowers.
What is the main idea of the passage?
(A)The city of Greenfield hosts a flower festival every year.
(B)The city of Greenfield is building a new park.
(C)The city of Greenfield is known for its beautiful beaches.
(D)The city of Greenfield has a lot of traffic.
8.
Read the passage:
The Grand Canyon is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the United States. It is located in Arizona and is a very popular tourist destination. The canyon is over a mile deep and 277 miles long. It was formed by the Colorado River, which flowed through the area for millions of years, carving out the rock. The Grand Canyon is not only an impressive sight, but it also has a lot of historical and scientific significance. Many fossils have been found in the area, which have helped scientists learn more about the history of the Earth. The Grand Canyon is also home to many different types of plants and animals that can be found nowhere else. Visitors to the Grand Canyon can hike, camp, and take in the stunning views. The park rangers offer guided tours and educational programs to help people learn more about this amazing place.
What is the main reason why the Grand Canyon is important to scientists?
(A)Because it has a lot of historical and scientific significance
(B)Because it is located in Arizona
(C)Because it is over a mile deep
(D)Because it is a popular tourist destination
9.
Read the passage:
As the sun set over the ocean, a young boy named Max sat on the beach, watching the waves roll in. He had always loved the beach, but today it felt different. His family had just moved to a new town, and everything about this place felt strange and unfamiliar. Max's parents had tried to reassure him that he would make new friends and love their new home, but so far, he wasn't convinced. As he walked along the shore, he stumbled upon a beautiful shell, its colors shimmering in the fading light. Max picked it up, feeling a sense of wonder and peace wash over him. For the first time since the move, he felt a spark of hope that maybe, just maybe, this new town wouldn't be so bad after all.
What is the author's tone in the passage?
(A)Sad and depressing
(B)Angry and frustrated
(C)Hopeful and optimistic
(D)Excited and adventurous
10.Read the sentence: The teacher asked the students to be quiet and patient during the assembly. What does the word 'patient' mean in this context?
(A)excited and energetic
(B)angry and frustrated
(C)calm and able to wait
(D)loud and talkative
11.
A square classroom has each side 8 ft. Which expression gives the area of the classroom?
(A)8 × 8
(B)8 + 8
(C)8 × 4
(D)8 + 4
12.The line that models a basketball pass is given by y = -2x + 6. Which ordered pair is NOT on the line?
(A)(0, 6)
(B)(1, 4)
(C)(2, 2)
(D)(3, 2)
13.A histogram shows the ages of the members of the soccer team. The bars are: age 9 – 3 players; age 10 – 5 players; age 11 – 4 players; age 12 – 2 players.
(A)5
(B)7
(C)8
(D)9
14.A basketball player made 12 free throws. The average points per free throw is 1.00 point. After scoring 2.5 extra points from fouls, how many total points does the player have?
(A)14.5
(B)13.5
(C)12.5
(D)15.0
15.A rectangular garden is 3/2 meters wide and has an area of 9/4 square meters. How long is the garden?
(A)1 1/2
(B)2
(C)3
(D)9/4
16.The table lists two numbers. Number A: 24, Number B: 36. Which is the greatest common factor of 24 and 36?
(A)4
(B)6
(C)8
(D)12
17.
A fisherman recorded the kilograms of fish caught each day for four days: Day 1 – 12 kg, Day 2 – 15 kg, Day 3 – 9 kg, Day 4 – 14 kg. How many kilograms x must he catch on Day 5 so that his total for the five days exceeds 70 kg?
(A)x > 15
(B)x > 20
(C)x > 25
(D)x > 30
18.Which expression is equivalent to the absolute value of -7?
(A)7
(B)-7
(C)0
(D)14
19.A school cafeteria sells a sandwich for $3.50 and a fruit cup for $1.25. If a student buys 2 sandwiches and 3 fruit cups, how much will it cost?
(A)$10.75
(B)$9.75
(C)$11.00
(D)$12.25
20.Which value of x satisfies 3x = 15?
(A)5
(B)3
(C)45
(D)12

Answer Key — STAAR (Texas) Grade 6

1. A — Discount amount = original price × discount percent. Item A: 40 × 0.25 = $10. Item B: 55 × 0.10 = $5.5. Item C: 20 × 0.15 = $3. The greatest amount is $10 for Item A. 💡 Strategy tip: Convert the percent to a decimal and multiply by the price.
2. B — Divide the total cost by the number of pencils: $1.20 ÷ 3 = $0.40 per pencil. 💡 Strategy tip: When a total cost is given for several items, the unit price is the total divided by the quantity.
3. B — First list the numbers in order: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. With five values, the median is the middle one, which is 6. 💡 Strategy tip: Arrange the data from smallest to largest; the middle value is the median.
4. A — Multiply the number of notebooks by the cost per notebook (3×4) and then add the cost of the pens: 3×4+5 = $17. 💡 Strategy tip: Remember to do multiplication before addition unless parentheses say otherwise.
5. D — The subject 'team' is a singular noun, so it requires the singular verb 'is' to agree with it. 💡 Tip: Make sure the verb agrees with the subject in number (singular or plural).
6. A — The passage describes the town as 'small' and mentions the 'annual SummerFest celebration', which suggests that the town has a strong sense of community. The fact that 'everyone was eager to join in on the fun' also supports this inference. 💡 Tip: To make an inference, look for clues in the text that suggest something beyond what is directly stated.
7. A — The passage mentions that the city of Greenfield hosts a flower festival every year, which is the central idea of the passage. The other options are not supported by the passage. 💡 Tip: To find the main idea, look for the topic that is repeated or emphasized throughout the passage.
8. A — The passage states that many fossils have been found in the area, which have helped scientists learn more about the history of the Earth. This suggests that the Grand Canyon is important to scientists because of its historical and scientific significance. 💡 Tip: To answer this question, you need to identify the main reason why the Grand Canyon is important to scientists. Look for the sentence in the passage that mentions scientists and the history of the Earth.
9. C — The passage describes Max's initial feelings of discomfort and uncertainty, but ends on a positive note with Max feeling a spark of hope. This suggests that the author's tone is hopeful and optimistic, suggesting that things will get better for Max. 💡 Tip: Pay attention to the language and descriptions used by the author to understand their tone and attitude towards the subject.
10. C — The word 'patient' in this context means being able to wait calmly without getting irritated or annoyed. This is inferred from the situation where the students are asked to be quiet during the assembly. 💡 Tip: Understand the situation and context to determine the meaning of a word.
11. A — Area of a square = side × side = 8 ft × 8 ft. 💡 Strategy tip: Remember that area uses multiplication, not addition.
12. D — For x = 3, the line gives y = -2(3)+6 = 0, not 2. All other points satisfy the equation. 💡 Strategy tip: Plug each x‑value into the equation to see if the y‑value matches.
13. D — Players age 10 (5) plus age 11 (4) equal 9 players. 💡 Strategy tip: Add the frequencies for the ages that are included in the question.
14. A — Add the extra points to the points from free throws: 12 + 2.5 = 14.5. 💡 Strategy tip: Add decimals the same way you add whole numbers, aligning the decimal points.
15. A — Length = Area ÷ Width = (9/4) ÷ (3/2) = (9/4)·(2/3) = 3/2 = 1 1/2 meters. 💡 Strategy tip: Divide the area by the given width to find the missing dimension.
16. D — The common factors of 24 and 36 are 1,2,3,4,6,12. The greatest is 12. 💡 Strategy tip: Find the factor pairs of each number and compare.
17. B — Current total = 12+15+9+14 = 50 kg. Need 50 + x > 70 → x > 20 kg. 💡 Strategy tip: Add the known amounts, then subtract from the target total to find the needed amount.
18. A — The absolute value makes a number non‑negative, so |‑7| = 7. 💡 Strategy tip: |‑a| = a for any positive a.
19. A — 2 sandwiches = 2×$3.50 = $7.00. 3 fruit cups = 3×$1.25 = $3.75. Total = $7.00+$3.75 = $10.75. 💡 Strategy tip: Multiply each item’s price by the quantity, then add the results.
20. A — Divide both sides by 3: x = 15 ÷ 3 = 5. 💡 Strategy tip: When a variable is multiplied, use division to isolate it.

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