Item Types and Technology Flashcards

An Evidence-Based Selected Response (EBSR) item on GMAS typically has how many parts?

Answer: Two parts — Part A and Part B

EBSR items have two parts: Part A asks a question about a text, and Part B asks students to identify evidence that supports their Part A answer.

Which GMAS item type is most likely to be worth the most points on the test?

Answer: Extended Response

Extended Response items require longer, more detailed written answers and are typically worth the most points among all GMAS item types.

A Constructed Response item on the GMAS differs from an Extended Response primarily in that it:

Answer: Requires a shorter written answer with fewer points available

Constructed Response items call for a shorter written answer (typically 2 points) compared to the longer, multi-point Extended Response.

In Part B of an EBSR item, what are students usually asked to do?

Answer: Select a quote or detail from the text that supports their Part A answer

Part B of an EBSR asks students to select textual evidence—such as a quote or detail—that supports the answer they chose in Part A.

Why is it important to answer Part A of an EBSR item before Part B?

Answer: Part B evidence must logically support the Part A answer chosen

Because Part B asks for evidence supporting your Part A answer, your Part B selection must align with your Part A choice to receive full credit.

Which of the following item types on the GMAS asks students to fill in a blank by typing a number or word?

Answer: Fill-in-the-Blank Technology-Enhanced Item

Fill-in-the-Blank TEIs require students to type a specific answer into a blank space, often used in math or vocabulary contexts.

When writing a Constructed Response on GMAS, which practice best supports a high score?

Answer: Use evidence from the text and explain how it answers the question

Scoring rubrics for Constructed Response items reward students who cite specific text evidence and clearly explain how it addresses the prompt.