NJGPA Cheat Sheet 2026

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

1. Read: 'The children danced in the rain, laughing as puddles swallowed their boots.' The mood created by this passage is best described as: → playful and joyful
2. A table for a linear function shows the points (2, 7) and (6, 15). What is the y-intercept? → 3
3. From the editorial: 'The CEO's candid admission of failure surprised shareholders accustomed to corporate spin.' The word 'candid' means: → truthful and straightforward
4. Which of the following NJGPA accommodations does NOT affect how a student's score is calculated? → Extended time
5. A triangle has side lengths of 8 cm, 15 cm, and 17 cm. Which statement is true about this triangle? → It is a right triangle.
6. Which of the following student behaviors during NJGPA preparation demonstrates the strongest growth mindset? → Viewing a low practice score as feedback that guides focused improvement
7. An author writes a biography in which only positive events about the subject are included, while negative ones are omitted. This is an example of: → bias through selective evidence
8. How does the NJGPA support New Jersey's goal of college and career readiness? → It measures skills in ELA and math aligned to college- and career-ready standards
9. If 4(x − 2) = 3x + 1, what is x? → 9
10. What happens if a student scores below the proficient level on the NJGPA? → The student may need to retake the test or complete an alternative assessment.
11. A student notices that an informational text uses bold font for certain terms throughout. What is the MOST likely purpose of this formatting? → To signal key vocabulary that is central to understanding the text
12. Which sentence demonstrates the correct way to integrate a quotation from page 25 of a book by author Jane Doe? → One author argues that 'the benefits are numerous' (Doe 25).
13. A truck can carry at most 2,000 pounds. Each crate weighs 150 pounds and the driver weighs 200 pounds. Which inequality gives the maximum number of crates c? → 150c + 200 ≤ 2000
14. What type of skills are tested in the open-ended questions on the NJGPA? → Higher-order thinking skills such as analysis and synthesis
15. On the NJGPA RST, the word 'synthesize' in the task directions means: → Combine information from multiple sources into a unified, original argument
16. Which equation has no solution? → 2x + 3 = 2x − 1
17. Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in an RST essay? → Copying a sentence from a source word-for-word without quotation marks or citation
18. A function is represented by a continuous graph that starts at the point (-4, 2) and ends at the point (5, -1). What is the domain of the function? → [-4, 5]
19. Which resource does the NJDOE provide directly on its website to help students and teachers prepare for the NJGPA? → Released test items and scoring rubrics from previous administrations
20. Which of the following is the graph of a linear function? → A straight line with constant slope
21. When evaluating an argumentative essay, which question BEST assesses whether the essay's structure is effective? → Do the body paragraphs logically develop the thesis in a clear, organized sequence?
22. Solve for x: 3(2x − 4) = 18 → x = 5
23. Which measure of central tendency is most affected by an extreme outlier in a data set? → Mean
24. If f(x) = 2x² - 3x + 1, what is f(3)? → 10
25. Two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. One co-interior (same-side interior) angle measures 112°. What is the measure of the other co-interior angle? → 68°
26. Which text structure would be MOST appropriate for an article explaining why deforestation leads to increased carbon emissions? → Cause and effect
27. How does the NJGPA impact a student’s ability to graduate from high school in New Jersey? → Students must pass the NJGPA to graduate.
28. A student who passed both NJGPA components would most accurately be described as having: → Met the assessment-based graduation pathway requirement in ELA and math
29. Which of the following is the BEST example of an irrelevant detail that should be removed from an argumentative essay about public transportation? → A description of the author's favorite food
30. Which of the following is a valid alternative assessment pathway for NJGPA under current NJDOE policy? → Portfolio of evidence demonstrating proficiency in tested skills