GMAS Cheat Sheet 2026

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

1. An author uses headers like 'Problem,' 'Causes,' and 'Solutions' in an article about traffic congestion. What does this structure signal to readers? → The text is organized using a problem-solution framework
2. Which of the following best demonstrates 'elaboration' in a GMAS writing response? → Developing ideas with specific details, examples, and analysis
3. A student with a visual impairment has an approved accommodation for large-print materials. The large-print version was not ordered. What should happen? → Contact the school assessment coordinator immediately to resolve the issue before testing
4. Which of the following item types on the GMAS asks students to fill in a blank by typing a number or word? → Fill-in-the-Blank Technology-Enhanced Item
5. What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government? → Make laws
6. Which of the following best describes a federal system of government? → Power is divided between national and state governments
7. A recipe calls for 2½ cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 60 cookies? → 6¼ cups
8. When writing a Constructed Response on GMAS, which practice best supports a high score? → Use evidence from the text and explain how it answers the question
9. A rectangular garden has a length of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet. What is the area of the garden? → 96 square feet
10. What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 9 inches? → 36 inches
11. Which expression is equivalent to (x + 3)(x - 2)? → x² + x - 6
12. Which of the following is equivalent to 3/4? → 0.75
13. Which element is MOST important when evaluating whether an argument is well-supported? → The quality and relevance of the evidence provided
14. A store sells apples for $0.45 each. How much do 12 apples cost? → $5.40
15. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the GMAS online testing 'Scratch Pad' or notepad feature? → To provide a digital space for students to take notes and work out problems
16. Which rhetorical appeal relies primarily on logic, data, and reasoned argument? → Logos
17. Which Georgia Milestones EOC subject addresses literary analysis, argument writing, and informational text? → 9th Grade Literature and Composition
18. What is the main function of red blood cells in the human body? → Transport oxygen throughout the body
19. Which GMAS item type is most likely to be worth the most points on the test? → Extended Response
20. What does biodiversity refer to? → The variety of life forms in an ecosystem
21. A spinner has 8 equal sections numbered 1 through 8. What is the probability of spinning an even number? → 1/2
22. In an argumentative essay, what is the primary purpose of acknowledging a counterclaim? → To demonstrate the writer has considered opposing views and can refute them
23. Which GMAS item type requires a student to drag answer choices into a specific order or location on screen? → Drag-and-Drop Technology-Enhanced Item
24. Which Georgia city served as the capital of the Confederacy before Richmond, Virginia? → Milledgeville
25. What type of wave requires a medium to travel through? → Mechanical wave
26. In which grade does GMAS first assess Writing as a separate domain within ELA? → Grade 4
27. A student is writing a research paper and finds two sources with conflicting information about the same event. What is the best strategy? → Evaluate the credibility of each source and note the discrepancy in the paper
28. A ball rolling down a hill converts which type of energy to kinetic energy? → Potential energy
29. A car's gas tank holds 16 gallons and gets 25 miles per gallon. How far can it travel on a full tank? → 400 miles
30. Which writing component is assessed when students are asked to 'write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences'? → Narrative writing