AzM2 Review and Assessment 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which accommodation is typically available to eligible students during AzM2 testing?
- Access to the internet for research
- Extended time as specified in an IEP or 504 plan (Correct answer)
- Use of a peer tutor during the exam
- Open-book reference to the student's textbook
Correct answer: Extended time as specified in an IEP or 504 plan
Extended time is a common AzM2 accommodation granted to students with qualifying IEPs or 504 plans.
Question 2: A student reviewing their AzM2 essay notices the conclusion simply repeats the introduction word-for-word. What revision is needed?
- Delete the conclusion entirely
- Rewrite the conclusion to synthesize key points and reinforce the thesis without copying the introduction (Correct answer)
- Add more body paragraphs instead of fixing the conclusion
- Bold the repeated sentences so they stand out
Correct answer: Rewrite the conclusion to synthesize key points and reinforce the thesis without copying the introduction
An effective conclusion synthesizes the essay's argument rather than restating the introduction verbatim.
Question 3: On the AzM2 Math test, the online calculator tool is available:
- On every item in every grade
- Only on designated calculator-allowed items as specified for each grade (Correct answer)
- Only for students with math learning disabilities
- Whenever a student personally requests it
Correct answer: Only on designated calculator-allowed items as specified for each grade
Calculator access on AzM2 is item-specific and grade-specific, not universally available.
Question 4: What does 'vertically-scaled' mean in the context of AzM2 scores?
- Scores are reported on a scale that goes from 0 to 100 percent
- Scores across grade levels share a common scale so growth can be measured year to year (Correct answer)
- The hardest questions appear at the top of the score range
- Each school's scores are adjusted relative to the state average
Correct answer: Scores across grade levels share a common scale so growth can be measured year to year
A vertical scale links scores across grades so that growth from year to year can be directly quantified.
Question 5: A student reviewing an AzM2 math open-ended response should check that their work:
- Contains only the final numerical answer with no shown steps
- Shows all steps clearly, labels units, and directly answers the question asked (Correct answer)
- Uses as many formulas as possible even if not needed
- Is written in paragraph form rather than mathematical notation
Correct answer: Shows all steps clearly, labels units, and directly answers the question asked
Full credit on open-ended math items requires visible reasoning, correct units, and a direct answer to the prompt.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of an 'informational text' that might appear on AzM2 ELA?
- A short story about a girl who discovers magic powers
- A news article explaining how earthquakes form (Correct answer)
- A narrative poem about autumn leaves
- A fictional diary entry from a historical character
Correct answer: A news article explaining how earthquakes form
Informational texts convey factual content about real topics; a news article about earthquakes is a clear example.
Question 7: When a student returns to a flagged AzM2 item during review, what is the BEST approach if they are still uncertain?
- Leave the answer blank to avoid point deductions
- Use elimination to remove clearly wrong choices and select the best remaining option (Correct answer)
- Randomly change the answer to something different
- Submit the section immediately without answering
Correct answer: Use elimination to remove clearly wrong choices and select the best remaining option
Process of elimination narrows options and improves the probability of selecting the correct answer on uncertain items.
AzM2 Review and Assessment 5
Which accommodation is typically available to eligible students during AzM2 testing?