New York State-style practice tests – grades 3–8 math and ELA
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Free New York State test-style practice for 3rd to 8th grade math and ELA, written for the NYS Next Generation standards. Marked instantly with every answer explained. For 3rd to 8th grade (ages 8–14). In the UK, that's Year 4 to Year 9.
The tests
About these tests
Free practice in the style of the New York State grades 3–8 English language arts and mathematics tests. Each math test draws 20 questions from a bank of 32 to 40 written for the grade’s Next Generation math standards, so every try is different.
Each ELA test has two original texts – a story or poem and an informational article – with multiple-choice questions about them. These are practice tests written by Classfern: they copy the kinds of questions students meet, not real test items. Short and extended written responses are not included, because they cannot be marked automatically.
Key facts
- In 2026–27, the grades 3–8 ELA and mathematics tests are given in a window from Monday, April 5 to Friday, May 14, 2027. Schools choose two consecutive days in the window for each subject, and make-ups must also be given within the window. Source: nysed.gov
How to use these tests
- Choose Practice to see each answer straight away, or Test to see all the answers and explanations at the end.
- Math tests pick 20 questions from a bank of 32 to 40, so trying again gives a different set. Have paper and a pencil ready for working.
- In the ELA tests, you can look back at the texts at any time.
How we wrote these tests
Every text and question was written by Classfern; none is copied or adapted from a real test. Each question is tagged with the New York State Next Generation standard it practices, and math answers are worked out by a program and re-checked by a separate one. Answers are checked by computer programs, and every test is reviewed by an independent AI checker that didn't write it. Spot a mistake? Use the Report button.
Plan the teaching
Use these tests for review at home or in class. See what to teach in New York State standards, Grade 3 Math, Grade 5 Math, Grade 8 Math, Grade 3 ELA, Grade 8 ELA, then plan lessons with the free Lesson Plan Maker.
Suggest a test – or, after a test, use “Report a problem with this question” on the answers screen.
Official sources
- www.nysed.gov: New york state next generation mathematics learning standards
- www.nysed.gov: New york state next generation english language arts learning standards
- www.nysed.gov: Ei testing schedule 2026 27 (PDF)
New York State test-style practice only. Not an official New York State test and not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York State Education Department.
Standards codes from the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards (copyright © New York State Education Department). Summaries are Classfern’s own words.