Updated for the 2026–27 school year
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New Mexico NM-MSSA test prep
New Mexico students in grades 3–8 take the NM-MSSA in ELA and math at the end of the year. Science is tested in grades 5, 8, and 11 with the NM-ASR. High school students take the SAT School Day, and K–2 students sit the Amira ISIP screener.
4 state tests · 21 workbooks in the series · Built from the state's published blueprint
At a glance
New Mexico’s state tests
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- Full nameNew Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement
- Grades3–8
- SubjectsMath, ELA
- When (2026–27)Spring window March 15–April 30, 2027.
- FormatEnd-of-year summative; practice tests on Cognia iTester and on paper
Good to know
Language arts and math are available in Spanish for qualifying English learners in grades 3–8.
Official source ↗- Full nameNew Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness
- Grades5, 8, 11
- SubjectsScience
- FormatOnline on the Kite platform; 3 untimed sessions of 47–55 questions
- Full nameSAT School Day (grade 11), PSAT/NMSQT (grade 10), PSAT 8/9 (grade 9)
- Grades9–11
- SubjectsELA, Math
- FormatNational college-entrance tests; SAT in spring, PSAT in fall
Good to know
PSAT 8/9 is new and optional. PSAT/NMSQT is required only in schools with certain improvement designations.
Official source ↗- Full nameAmira ISIP Early Math and Literacy
- GradesK–2
- SubjectsReading, Math
- When (2026–27)Beginning, middle, and end of the year, with monthly progress monitoring for levels 1–3.
- FormatAdaptive screener and benchmark, not a summative test
Good to know
Grade 1 students also get dyslexia screening with a district-chosen tool.
Official source ↗High school: New Mexico gives the SAT School Day in grade 11 and the PSAT/NMSQT in grade 10.
K–2: All K–2 students sit the Amira ISIP screener three times a year; it is a benchmark, not a summative test.
Testing calendar
2026–27 testing windows
until NM-MSSA (Spring test) opens on March 15, 2027.
- Amira ISIP: Required at the beginning, middle and end of the year.
Dates from the state’s published 2026–27 schedule. Districts set their own days inside each window.
What’s new for 2026–27
What changed this year
- New
In 2026–27, Evaluar replaces Istation ISIP Lectura for K–2 Spanish literacy, and a new free PSAT 8/9 is offered in grade 9.
Source ↗ - New
A Spanish Reading and Writing form of the SAT School Day starts in spring 2027.
Source ↗ - New
New math guidance under SB 29 is to be implemented in 2027–28; it is guidance, not new standards.
Source ↗
Our workbooks
New Mexico practice test workbooks
Each one comes as a Printable PDF and an Interactive Workbook, with a paperback on Amazon once it’s available. Pick your grade.
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA3rd Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 3rd Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 3rd Grade ELA Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA3rd Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 3rd Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 3rd Grade Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA4th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 4th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 4th Grade ELA Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA4th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 4th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 4th Grade Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA5th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 5th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 5th Grade ELA Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA5th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 5th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 5th Grade Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-ASR5th Grade
SciencePractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-ASR · 5th Grade
New Mexico NM-ASR 5th Grade Science Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA6th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 6th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 6th Grade ELA Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA6th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 6th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 6th Grade Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA7th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 7th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 7th Grade ELA Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA7th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 7th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 7th Grade Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA8th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 8th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 8th Grade ELA Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-MSSA8th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-MSSA · 8th Grade
New Mexico NM-MSSA 8th Grade Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-ASR8th Grade
SciencePractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-ASR · 8th Grade
New Mexico NM-ASR 8th Grade Science Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27PSAT 8/99th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingPSAT 8/9 · 9th Grade
PSAT 8/9 Reading and Writing Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27PSAT/NMSQT10th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingPSAT/NMSQT · 10th Grade
PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT 10 Reading and Writing Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27SAT11th Grade
ELAPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingSAT · 11th Grade
SAT Reading and Writing Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Coming soon 2026–27PSAT 8/99th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingPSAT 8/9 · 9th Grade
PSAT 8/9 Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
Coming soon
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Coming soon 2026–27PSAT/NMSQT10th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingPSAT/NMSQT · 10th Grade
PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT 10 Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
Coming soon
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Coming soon 2026–27SAT11th Grade
MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingSAT · 11th Grade
SAT Math Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
Coming soon
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Coming soon 2026–27New MexicoNM-ASR11th Grade
SciencePractice Test WorkbookHave Fun TeachingNM-ASR · 11th Grade
New Mexico NM-ASR 11th Grade Science Practice Test Workbook
Printable, interactive & paperback
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Official links
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The state’s own pages for test design, standards and practice tests.
Questions
Good to know
Are these the official state tests?
No. Our workbooks are independent practice resources with original questions. They're aligned to each state's published test design, but they are not official test materials and aren't affiliated with any state or test publisher.
How do I know a workbook matches this year's test?
Each state page shows the date we last checked the state's official sources. We re-check every state each summer and update the workbooks whose test changed.
Can I use a workbook with my whole class?
Yes. A purchase covers one teacher and their own students. To share with every teacher in a school, choose the School License.
What’s the difference between the editions?
The Printable PDF prints for your class. The Interactive Workbook is the same workbook online — self-checking, with read-aloud, on interactive whiteboards, touch panels, Chromebooks and tablets. The Bundle gives you both. The School License covers both for one school. Paperbacks are sold on Amazon once each one is available. Members get the Printable PDF and the Interactive Workbook of every workbook.
Last verified October 1, 2026
Have Fun Teaching test prep workbooks are independent, supplemental practice resources. SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product. PSAT/NMSQT® is a registered trademark of the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which are not affiliated with, and do not endorse, this product. PSAT™ 8/9 is a trademark owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product. NM-MSSA and NM-ASR are named only to identify the tests these workbooks prepare students for; test names belong to their owners. Have Fun Teaching, LLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New Mexico Public Education Department or any test publisher. Not an official test. No score or result is guaranteed.
Testing information was checked against official New Mexico sources on the date above. States can change tests and dates at any time — see the official links for the latest.