MCA Practice Test 2026 — Free MCA Exam Prep Questions
Minnesota eighth graders take the Mathematics MCA each spring to show mastery of the state's grade 8 math standards. Our practice covers the four MCA strands — number and operation, algebra, geometry and measurement, and data analysis — with grade 8 problems written to the Minnesota benchmarks the test currently measures.
A school play sold 180 tickets for a total of $1,320. Adult tickets cost $11 each and student tickets cost $6 each. How many adult tickets were sold?
MCA format, scoring & key facts
Online and adaptive at school; a paper accommodated form (50 items) is available as an accommodation. The test is given in segments; calculators are allowed only in designated segments, and grade 8 uses the online graphing calculator (Desmos and TI options) · computer-adaptive.
| Standards tested | 2007 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Mathematics (Mathematics MCA-III) |
|---|---|
| 2022 math standards | Not yet on the test: districts must implement the 2022 standards by the start of the 2027–28 school year |
| Questions | 42 scored items on the online adaptive test (50 on the paper accommodated form) |
| Question types | Four-option multiple choice plus 2–10 technology-enhanced items (type-in, graphing, drag-and-drop, hot-spot) |
| Calculator | Online graphing calculator (Desmos and TI options) on segments where a calculator is allowed |
| Typed answers | Use digits, a decimal point, a negative sign and / for fractions; mixed numbers must be entered as an improper fraction or a decimal |
| Strands | Number & Operation 6–8 items, Algebra 18–29, Geometry & Measurement 6–8, Data Analysis & Probability 6–7 |
Facts last verified Nov 3, 2026. Source: content.myconnectsuite.com/api/documents/30366cb0c3c14f30aa82873ac27ac00d.pdf. Always confirm details with MDE before your exam.
When can you take the MCA?
Given once a year at school during the spring statewide testing window; districts set the exact test dates.
What the MCA covers
Every PrepBanq MCA test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Number & Operation6–8 of 42 items: rational and irrational numbers, square roots between integers, integer exponents and scientific notation (benchmarks 8.1.1.1–8.1.1.5). | 16% | ~7 | 24 questions → |
Algebra18–29 of 42 items: functions, linear functions and their representations, arithmetic and geometric sequences, evaluating and justifying expressions, linear and absolute-value equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, and squares and square roots (8.2.1–8.2.4). | 53% | ~22 | 80 questions → |
Geometry & Measurement6–8 of 42 items: the Pythagorean Theorem, distance between points, and slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines on a coordinate grid (8.3.1–8.3.2). | 16% | ~7 | 24 questions → |
Data Analysis & Probability6–7 of 42 items: scatterplots, lines of best fit, rates of change and the reasonableness of predictions (8.4.1). | 15% | ~6 | 22 questions → |
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MCA FAQ
How many questions are on the MCA?
The MCA has 42 questions. Question types: Multiple choice with four answer options (32–40 items) and technology-enhanced items (2–10): type-in numeric answers, graphing, drag-and-drop and hot-spot. Every item is worth 1 point..
How much does the MCA cost?
The MCA registration fee is Not applicable: Minnesota public schools give the MCA to their students; there is no individual registration. Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the MCA?
The MCA covers Number & Operation (about 16%), Algebra (about 53%), Geometry & Measurement (about 16%), Data Analysis & Probability (about 15%).
Who administers the MCA?
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) Grade 8 Mathematics is administered by MDE. Delivery: Online and adaptive at school; a paper accommodated form (50 items) is available as an accommodation. The test is given in segments; calculators are allowed only in designated segments, and grade 8 uses the online graphing calculator (Desmos and TI options)..
Is there a free MCA practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free MCA practice tests with 0 exam-style questions in the real MCA formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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