AzM2 Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield AzM2 facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A clock shows 2:45. What time will it be in 30 minutes? → 3:15
2. What fraction of the figure is shaded if 3 out of 8 equal parts are shaded? → 3/8
3. Which of the following is an odd number? → 57
4. A function is defined by f(x) = 4x − 7. What is f(3)? → 5
5. Which AzM2 ELA standard domain assesses a student's ability to determine the meaning of words and phrases in context? → Language
6. How should you manage your time during a multiple-choice exam? → Calculate time per question, answer easier ones first, mark difficult ones for review
7. Which AzM2 reporting category describes how well a student applies mathematical reasoning to real-world problems? → Modeling and Application
8. A number pattern begins: 3, 7, 11, 15, ___. What is the next number? → 19
9. Identify and solve the problem: 5 x (3+4) + 6 x (3+4) = → 77
10. A number has a 5 in the ten-thousands place. Which of the following could be that number? → 53,421
11. Which of the following is an obtuse angle? → 120°
12. When a student returns to a flagged AzM2 item during review, what is the BEST approach if they are still uncertain? → Use elimination to remove clearly wrong choices and select the best remaining option
13. Which equation represents a linear function? → y = 2x + 5
14. Which number sentence belongs to the same fact family as 6 × 7 = 42? → 42 ÷ 6 = 7
15. A student scores 342 on one section of the AzM2 and 289 on another. What is the total score? → 631
16. A garden is 6 meters long and 5 meters wide. What is its area? → 30 square meters
17. Which of the following is the BEST thesis statement for an essay about the importance of reading? → Reading books regularly improves vocabulary, critical thinking, and empathy.
18. In AzM2 ELA, 'text structure' refers to: → How an author organizes information within a text (e.g., cause-effect, compare-contrast)
19. A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 7 cm. What is its area? → 84 cm²
20. A student re-reads a math word problem and realizes they solved for the wrong variable. What is the appropriate next step? → Cross out prior work, identify the correct variable, and re-solve
21. Which of the following units is a metric unit? → Kilometer
22. Solve for x: 2x/3 + 5 = 11 → x = 9
23. What is the missing factor? 9 × ___ = 108 → 12
24. The equation y = 2x - 3 represents a linear function. What is the y-intercept of this line? → −3
25. What is the solution to the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = −x + 7? → (2, 5)
26. A poem describes a raging river using words like 'furious,' 'hungry,' and 'devours.' What literary device is being used? → Personification
27. In an article about the Arizona heat, the author writes: 'Phoenix recorded 145 days above 100°F in 2023.' What is the BEST inference a reader can make? → Phoenix's extreme heat poses significant challenges for residents
28. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6? → 12
29. What is the value of 4.7 × 10? → 47
30. A bag contains 3 red, 4 blue, and 3 green marbles. What fraction of the marbles are blue? → 4/10