Smarter Balance

What is the main purpose of the Smarter Balance assessment?

• To evaluate students' math skills

• To assess students' English language proficiency

• To test students' knowledge of history

• To measure students' physical fitness

Which of the following is a key feature of the Smarter Balance English assessment?

• Multiple-choice questions only

• Essay writing and short answers

• Oral presentations

• Science experiments

In the context of Smarter Balance, what does 'adaptive testing' mean?

• The test adapts to the student's age

• The test changes based on the student's answers

• The test is the same for all students

• The test adapts to the weather conditions

Which literary device is commonly assessed in Smarter Balance English tests?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What type of reading comprehension questions are included in Smarter Balance?

• Questions about the author's biography

• Questions about the text's main idea and details

• Questions about mathematical equations

• Questions about historical events

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

How does Smarter Balance assess vocabulary knowledge?

• Through spelling tests

• Through context-based questions

• Through oral recitation

• Through drawing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a focus of Smarter Balance English assessments?

• Grammar and usage

• Reading comprehension

• Scientific experiments

• Writing skills

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is one way Smarter Balance tests grammar skills?

• By asking students to solve math problems

• By asking students to identify errors in sentences

• By asking students to draw pictures

• By asking students to sing songs

Which sentence structure might be analyzed in a Smarter Balance test?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• All of the above

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a common theme in reading passages for Smarter Balance English tests?

• Historical events

• Fictional stories

• Scientific theories

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10