LEAP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield LEAP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. An author uses the phrase 'on the other hand' to connect two paragraphs. This transition word signals a relationship of: → Contrast
2. Which grade level marks the beginning of LEAP assessments in Louisiana elementary schools? → Grade 3
3. A school counselor explains that Social Studies LEAP testing occurs at specific checkpoints. Which grades include Social Studies? → Grades 5 and 8
4. When integrating a direct quote into your essay, what must always follow the quoted text? → A citation identifying the source
5. How can teachers support students in preparing for the LEAP assessments? → By providing regular formative assessments and targeted feedback
6. Solve for y in the following equation: 8y - 4(y - 3) = 24. → y = 3
7. When evaluating the credibility of evidence for a claim, which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider? → The author's credentials and the publication's reputation.
8. Which of the following describes a non-proportional linear relationship? → y = 2x + 4
9. Which writing technique is used when a student restates evidence in their own words rather than quoting it directly? → Paraphrasing
10. Which of the following equations has no solution? → 6(x + 1) = 6x - 2
11. When synthesizing evidence from two sources that present different perspectives, what should the writer do? → Acknowledge both perspectives and explain how they relate to or complicate the claim
12. Data collected over 10 years shows that the average wingspan of monarch butterflies in a study population has decreased by 4 mm. What type of evidence is this? → Quantitative data showing a measurable trend over time
13. A student in New Orleans observes shadows at noon. In which month would noon shadows be shortest? → June
14. A student retained in Grade 5 must take the LEAP again the following year. Which test will they take? → LEAP Grade 5 (same grade repeated)
15. A student at the "Approaching Basic" level in science might: → Memorize key vocabulary but struggle to apply it.
16. What is the primary reason Earth experiences seasons? → The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun
17. How can students practice for the LEAP online tests? → By taking practice tests on the LEAP website
18. How long does it take the Moon to complete one full orbit around Earth? → About 27–29 days
19. Why does the Moon appear to change shape over the course of a month? → Different amounts of the sunlit side of the Moon are visible from Earth
20. Which of the following is the best definition of 'sourcing' when analyzing a primary source? → Identifying who created the document, when and where it was created, and for what purpose.
21. A student reads an article that states, 'Many experts agree that reading daily improves vocabulary.' Which question BEST evaluates this claim? → Which experts are cited, and what evidence supports this?
22. Which statement accurately describes LEAP 2025 coverage for Grade 4 students? → Grade 4 students take ELA and Math only
23. Which grade marks the midpoint of the LEAP 2025 middle school assessments? → Grade 7
24. On the LEAP writing assessment, which type of response requires you to write an argument supported by details from the provided texts? → Research simulation task
25. In an informational text, a heading such as 'Causes of Soil Erosion' signals that the section will MOST LIKELY: → Explain what leads to erosion occurring
26. Two students measure the length of the same pencil. Student A records 14.2 cm and Student B records 14.8 cm. What is the most likely source of this difference? → Measurement error or different reading techniques
27. How does Louisiana's LEAP 2025 system differ from assessments given to high school students? → LEAP 2025 is grade-level based (3–8); high school uses End-of-Course exams
28. Which statement best explains why the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer in December? → The Southern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun during December
29. A teacher at a Grade 7 school asks what subjects her students will be tested on through LEAP 2025. What is the correct answer? → ELA and Math only
30. A crescent moon is visible just after sunset in the western sky. What phase is the Moon in? → Waxing crescent