Aims Grade 8 Mathematics Sample Test And Think-Throughs With Answers Page 2
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37January 2011
Introduction
AIMS sample tests are provided to give students experience in taking AIMS. The samples are not
meant to be practice tests, but they offer a sample of the kinds of questions students will find on
AIMS. The best way to make sure you have the knowledge necessary to Meet and Exceed on
AIMS is to be in class, be prepared, and be on time to class each day. Learning in class and
through homework is the basis of meeting proficiency on AIMS.
It is understandable that sometimes students get nervous when taking tests. They may need
some help with test-taking strategies. In this document, you will not only be able to take an AIMS
sample test for mathematics, but you will also find that some of the items have explanations of the
process used for solving them. This will help you think through the problems, just like you do in
class. There will also be more application problems, like the ones explained, so you can try them
on your own.
As you go through the sample test, please remember a few important facts.
• The AIMS Mathematics Sample Tests follow the AIMS mathematics blueprints for the 2008
Mathematics Academic Standards, but only represent half the number of items that are on
the actual AIMS 3-8 and AIMS HS assessments.
• The best way to study for AIMS is to be sure you know and are able to do the grade-level
performance objectives in each content area tested. Your teacher creates your lessons
based on all of these grade-level mathematics standards.
• The activities contained in this document will give you experience in taking AIMS. It is not a
practice test. Practice by doing your homework.
• Work through the sample test as if it is the AIMS – don’t use a calculator or any other
support materials. The reference sheets for formulas at the back of this guide are the same
as those that are included in actual AIMS testing. Use the reference sheets to become
familiar with them.
When you look at the sample problems that show the solution process, you will also see listed on
the answer key the Strand, Concept, and Performance Objective that is being measured. This is
listed so you can see how it connects to the lessons your teacher creates from the AZ Academic
Standards. Read through the samples and see how your thoughts and answers compare.
The guide will help you make better response choices based on the knowledge that mastery of the
grade-level standard provides.
Good luck and have fun!
Arizona Department of Education
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Grade 8
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