AzM2 Review and Assessment 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the AzM2 score scale score allow educators to do across different test years?
- Compare raw scores directly without any adjustment
- Track student growth over time using a consistent vertical scale (Correct answer)
- Rank students against each other within a classroom
- Determine which teacher is most effective
Correct answer: Track student growth over time using a consistent vertical scale
The vertical scale score on AzM2 is designed to measure growth across grades and years on a common scale.
Question 2: A student re-reads a math word problem and realizes they solved for the wrong variable. What is the appropriate next step?
- Submit the wrong answer since time is short
- Cross out prior work, identify the correct variable, and re-solve (Correct answer)
- Change only the final number without re-working the problem
- Flag it and move on without correcting
Correct answer: Cross out prior work, identify the correct variable, and re-solve
Identifying the correct variable and reworking the problem from that point produces an accurate answer.
Question 3: Which type of AzM2 item requires students to select ALL correct answers from a list?
- Multiple-choice (single select)
- Evidence-based selected response
- Multi-select item (Correct answer)
- Constructed response
Correct answer: Multi-select item
Multi-select items on AzM2 require students to choose every correct option from the given list.
Question 4: During the AzM2 Math section, a student is unsure about a formula. What built-in resource is available?
- A printed textbook
- An on-screen reference sheet with key formulas (Correct answer)
- A teacher-provided formula card
- A calculator app on a personal device
Correct answer: An on-screen reference sheet with key formulas
AzM2 provides students with an on-screen reference sheet containing relevant formulas for math items.
Question 5: A Level 2 AzM2 performance score is described as:
- Exceeding expectations
- Approaching expectations (Correct answer)
- Meeting expectations
- Falling far below expectations
Correct answer: Approaching expectations
Level 2 on AzM2 indicates a student is 'Approaching' the grade-level standard.
Question 6: When reviewing an ELA extended-response, a student should ensure their response:
- Uses only personal opinions without text references
- Addresses the prompt fully with evidence and analysis (Correct answer)
- Restates the question multiple times to fill space
- Uses as many vocabulary words as possible regardless of relevance
Correct answer: Addresses the prompt fully with evidence and analysis
A complete extended response addresses every part of the prompt with textual support and clear analysis.
Question 7: What is the purpose of the 'flag for review' feature on the AzM2 digital platform?
- To permanently skip a question without answering
- To mark a question to revisit before submitting the section (Correct answer)
- To signal a technical error to the test administrator
- To submit only the flagged items for scoring
Correct answer: To mark a question to revisit before submitting the section
Flagging marks a question for personal review so the student can return to it before final submission.
AzM2 Review and Assessment 3
What does the AzM2 score scale score allow educators to do across different test years?