NYS Grade 8 Practice Test 2026 — Free NYS Grade 8 Exam Prep Questions
New York eighth graders take the state Grade 8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests each spring, measuring the Next Generation Learning Standards. Our practice pairs grade 8 literary and informational passages and language items with math problems across the number system, expressions and equations, functions, geometry and statistics.
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NYS Grade 8 format, scoring & key facts
Two separate tests (ELA and Mathematics), each given at school in two sessions on two days in spring. Since spring 2026 all students in grades 3–8 test on computer (paper only as an accommodation). The tests are untimed: students have as much time as they need within the regular school day.
| Who takes it | New York State grade 8 students (public and participating nonpublic schools) |
|---|---|
| Standards | New York State P-12 Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Mathematics |
| Math test | 48 questions, 56 credits: Session 1 has 32 multiple-choice questions; Session 2 has 6 multiple-choice and 10 constructed-response questions (three 1-credit, six 2-credit, one 3-credit) |
| ELA test | 2025 form: 46 questions, 54 credits: 40 multiple choice, five 2-credit and one 4-credit constructed response, on eight passages including a paired set |
| Answer choices | Four (A–D) on every multiple-choice question |
| Calculator | Scientific calculator in both math sessions (built into the computer-based test); graphing calculators are not permitted |
| Math tools | Ruler, protractor and the Grade 8 Mathematics Reference Sheet |
| Grade 7 geometry | Grade 7 geometry standards NY-7.G.2 to NY-7.G.6 are assessed on the Grade 8 Mathematics Test |
| Time | Untimed: two sessions per subject, with as much time as needed within the school day |
| Delivery | Computer-based for all grades 3–8 since spring 2026 |
| Performance levels (2025) | ELA: Level 1 366–429, Level 2 430–449, Level 3 450–471, Level 4 472–498. Math: Level 1 376–435, Level 2 436–449, Level 3 450–481, Level 4 482–516 |
Facts last verified Nov 3, 2026. Source: nysedregents.org/ei/math/2026/2026-released-items-math-g8.pdf. Always confirm details with NYSED before your exam.
When can you take the NYS Grade 8?
Given once a year in spring: ELA and Mathematics each take two sessions on two days, on dates set within NYSED's statewide testing window.
What the NYS Grade 8 covers
Every PrepBanq NYS Grade 8 test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.
| Content domain | Our practice questions |
|---|---|
Reading Standards for LiteratureELA: stories and other literary texts: theme, how incidents and dialogue reveal character, word meaning and tone, point of view, and connections within and across texts. | 32 questions → |
Reading Standards for Informational TextELA: articles, biographies and interviews: central ideas, connections among people, ideas and events, word choice, author's viewpoint and purpose, and evaluating claims and evidence. | 39 questions → |
Language StandardsELA: determining the meaning of words and phrases in context (NY-8L4). | 4 questions → |
The Number SystemMath: rational and irrational numbers, decimal expansions and rational approximations of irrational numbers. | 4 questions → |
Expressions, Equations, and InequalitiesMath: integer exponents, square and cube roots, scientific notation, proportional relationships and slope, and linear equations in one variable. | 24 questions → |
FunctionsMath: defining, evaluating and comparing functions, linear and nonlinear functions, modeling with linear functions, and describing graphs qualitatively. | 15 questions → |
GeometryMath: transformations, congruence and similarity, angle relationships, the Pythagorean Theorem, and volume of cylinders, cones and spheres, plus grade 7 geometry standards NY-7.G.2 to NY-7.G.6. | 26 questions → |
Statistics and ProbabilityMath: scatter plots and patterns of association, lines of fit, and using linear models to interpret bivariate data. | 6 questions → |
How to register for the NYS Grade 8
Retake policy
No retakes: each test is given once a year in spring.
Score release
Scores are reported to schools and families after the spring administration; NYSED also releases a large share of each year's questions with answer keys and scoring materials.
Credential renewal
An annual grade-level result used for reporting and to identify students for Academic Intervention Services.
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NYS Grade 8 FAQ
What is the passing score for the NYS Grade 8?
NYS Grade 8 passing standard: No pass/fail: results are reported as Performance Levels 1–4, and Level 3 (scale score 450 or higher) means proficient in the grade 8 standards. Score range: Grade 8 ELA 366–498 and Mathematics 376–516 (2025 scale-score ranges).
How much does the NYS Grade 8 cost?
The NYS Grade 8 registration fee is Not applicable: New York schools give the tests to their grade 8 students; there is no individual registration or fee. Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the NYS Grade 8?
The NYS Grade 8 covers Reading Standards for Literature, Reading Standards for Informational Text, Language Standards, The Number System, Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability.
Who administers the NYS Grade 8?
The New York State Grade 8 ELA and Mathematics Tests is administered by NYSED. Delivery: Two separate tests (ELA and Mathematics), each given at school in two sessions on two days in spring. Since spring 2026 all students in grades 3–8 test on computer (paper only as an accommodation). The tests are untimed: students have as much time as they need within the regular school day..
Can you retake the NYS Grade 8?
No retakes: each test is given once a year in spring.
Is there a free NYS Grade 8 practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free NYS Grade 8 practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real NYS Grade 8 formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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