GMAS Writing Tasks and Genres

Question 1

What are the three main writing genres assessed on the GMAS?

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Argumentative, Informational/Explanatory, Narrative

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Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive

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Expository, Creative, Technical

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Analytical, Comparative, Descriptive

Question 2

In GMAS writing assessments, what does an argumentative writing task typically require students to do?

Accepted Answer

Take a position and support it with evidence and reasoning

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Tell a story based on personal experience

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Describe a process or explain how something works

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Write a poem using figurative language

Question 3

Which GMAS grade levels typically include a narrative writing task?

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Grades 3-8 (EOG) and some EOC courses

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Only grades 9-12 (EOC)

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Only grades 3-5

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Only grades 6-8

Question 4

What is an 'Extended Writing Task' on GMAS?

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A longer writing response that requires planning, drafting, and revising

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A timed reading passage with comprehension questions

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A vocabulary matching exercise

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A multiple-choice grammar test

Question 5

On GMAS, what source materials do students typically use when completing informational/explanatory writing tasks?

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Provided reading passages or texts as evidence

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Only their personal experiences and opinions

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Memorized facts without any text support

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Teacher-provided notes and outlines

Question 6

Which writing component is assessed when students are asked to 'write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences'?

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Narrative writing

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Argumentative writing

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Informational/explanatory writing

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Descriptive writing

Question 7

What does GMAS use to evaluate student writing quality?

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Scoring rubrics that assess multiple writing dimensions

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Word count only

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Spelling and grammar checks only

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Peer evaluation by classmates