NGSA Academic Performance 2

Question 1

A student scores 84, 91, 78, and 95 on four tests. What is the average (mean) score?

Accepted Answer

87

Answer

85

Answer

89

Answer

82

Question 2

Which study habit is MOST effective for long-term retention of information?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing notes in spaced intervals over several days

Answer

Cramming the night before a test

Answer

Reading the textbook once before the exam

Answer

Highlighting every sentence in the chapter

Question 3

A class has 30 students. If 18 passed the exam, what percentage of the class passed?

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

55%

Answer

65%

Answer

70%

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

Accepted Answer

A teacher giving quick quizzes during a unit to check understanding

Answer

A final exam at the end of the school year

Answer

A standardized state test in spring

Answer

A graduation portfolio review

Question 5

If Maria improved her science grade from 72 to 90, by how many percentage points did her grade improve?

Accepted Answer

18 points

Answer

12 points

Answer

22 points

Answer

15 points

Question 6

A student earned 45 out of 60 points on a project. Which letter grade does this most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

C (75%)

Answer

B (83%)

Answer

A (90%)

Answer

D (68%)

Question 7

Which skill is MOST important when preparing for a multiple-choice standardized test?

Accepted Answer

Practicing process of elimination on sample questions

Answer

Memorizing lengthy essays

Answer

Only studying topics you enjoy

Answer

Skipping questions you find difficult without attempting them