GMAS Item Types and Technology 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Two parts — Part A and Part B

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Extended Response

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Requires a shorter written answer with fewer points available

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Part B evidence must logically support the Part A answer chosen

Answer

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.

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