NGSA Academic Performance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student scores 84, 91, 78, and 95 on four tests. What is the average (mean) score?
- 87 (Correct answer)
- 85
- 89
- 82
Correct answer: 87
Add all scores (84+91+78+95=348) and divide by 4 to get 87.
Question 2: Which study habit is MOST effective for long-term retention of information?
- Cramming the night before a test
- Reviewing notes in spaced intervals over several days (Correct answer)
- Reading the textbook once before the exam
- Highlighting every sentence in the chapter
Correct answer: Reviewing notes in spaced intervals over several days
Spaced repetition—reviewing material at increasing intervals—leads to stronger long-term memory than cramming.
Question 3: A class has 30 students. If 18 passed the exam, what percentage of the class passed?
- 60% (Correct answer)
- 55%
- 65%
- 70%
Correct answer: 60%
Divide 18 by 30 and multiply by 100 to get 60%.
Question 4: Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?
- A final exam at the end of the school year
- A standardized state test in spring
- A teacher giving quick quizzes during a unit to check understanding (Correct answer)
- A graduation portfolio review
Correct answer: A teacher giving quick quizzes during a unit to check understanding
Formative assessment occurs during learning to monitor progress, not just at the end.
Question 5: If Maria improved her science grade from 72 to 90, by how many percentage points did her grade improve?
- 18 points (Correct answer)
- 12 points
- 22 points
- 15 points
Correct answer: 18 points
Subtract the original score from the new score: 90 − 72 = 18 points.
Question 6: A student earned 45 out of 60 points on a project. Which letter grade does this most likely represent?
- C (75%) (Correct answer)
- B (83%)
- A (90%)
- D (68%)
Correct answer: C (75%)
45 ÷ 60 = 0.75, which equals 75%—typically a C grade.
Question 7: Which skill is MOST important when preparing for a multiple-choice standardized test?
- Memorizing lengthy essays
- Practicing process of elimination on sample questions (Correct answer)
- Only studying topics you enjoy
- Skipping questions you find difficult without attempting them
Correct answer: Practicing process of elimination on sample questions
Process of elimination narrows choices and increases the chance of selecting the correct answer.
NGSA Academic Performance 2
A student scores 84, 91, 78, and 95 on four tests.
What is the average (mean) score?