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

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?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing notes in spaced intervals over several days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

Divide 18 by 30 and multiply by 100 to get 60%.

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

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?

Accepted Answer

18 points

Answer

Subtract the original score from the new score: 90 − 72 = 18 points.

(NGSA) National Grade Six Assessment Practice Test