Item Types and Technology Flashcards

Which of the following strategies is most effective when approaching a Technology-Enhanced Item (TEI) on the GMAS for the first time?

Answer: Read all directions carefully and understand what the item is asking before interacting

TEIs have unique formats that require students to read the specific directions before interacting, since each type works differently.

An 'Inline Choice' Technology-Enhanced Item presents students with:

Answer: Drop-down menus embedded within a sentence or passage to select words or phrases

Inline Choice items embed drop-down menus directly within text, allowing students to select the correct word or phrase at each decision point.

Which GMAS item type most directly measures a student's ability to write a well-organized, detailed response using evidence?

Answer: Extended Response

Extended Response items require students to compose a detailed, organized written answer using textual evidence, assessed with a multi-point rubric.

When the GMAS online test shows a 'Progress' indicator at the top of the screen, what information does it provide?

Answer: How many questions have been answered and how many remain

The Progress indicator shows students how many questions they have completed and how many are left, helping them pace themselves.

If a student finishes the GMAS test early, what is the most appropriate action?

Answer: Review flagged and unanswered questions before submitting

Students should use remaining time to review flagged questions and check unanswered items before submitting to maximize their score.

Which of the following is true about how GMAS Selected Response items are scored?

Answer: Each correct answer earns points; wrong answers receive zero but do not reduce the score

GMAS Selected Response items use a no-penalty scoring model—correct answers earn points and incorrect answers simply earn zero, with no deduction.

A 'Table' Technology-Enhanced Item on the GMAS most likely requires students to:

Answer: Click cells in a grid or table to select correct answers

Table TEIs present a grid where students click specific cells to mark correct answers, often used in science or data-analysis contexts.