Item Types and Technology Flashcards

Which of the following tools is available to students during the GMAS math assessment online?

Answer: Online calculator (for applicable grades/sections)

An online calculator is provided for appropriate grade levels and sections of the GMAS math assessment as permitted by the testing guidelines.

What should a student do if the testing device freezes during the GMAS online assessment?

Answer: Raise their hand to notify the proctor immediately

Students should immediately notify the proctor if a technical issue occurs; the proctor will contact the test coordinator to resolve the problem.

The GMAS online platform's 'Zoom' feature is primarily used to:

Answer: Increase or decrease the size of text and images on screen

The Zoom feature allows students to enlarge or shrink on-screen content, which can help with readability.

Which of the following is NOT a standard tool available to all students in the GMAS online testing interface?

Answer: Text-to-speech read-aloud for all students

Text-to-speech read-aloud is an accommodation available only to students with qualifying IEPs or 504 plans, not to all students.

A student using a designated support on the GMAS is best described as someone who:

Answer: Uses an approved tool that does not alter the construct being measured

Designated supports are tools and resources available to any student that do not change what the assessment measures, such as color overlays or bilingual glossaries.

Why are students not allowed to use personal devices (phones, tablets) during GMAS testing?

Answer: They could be used to access unauthorized information or communicate with others

Personal devices create test security risks because they can be used to look up answers, photograph test content, or communicate with others outside the room.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the GMAS online testing 'Scratch Pad' or notepad feature?

Answer: To provide a digital space for students to take notes and work out problems

The Scratch Pad provides a digital space where students can jot notes, work math problems, or brainstorm ideas without it affecting their scored answers.