SBAC Performance Task

If given an argumentative prompt, the notes I take should include information to help me with these three parts of my writing:

• counterarguments (what someone who disagrees with you would say)

• claim (your perspective / opinion)

• evidence

• thesis / controlling idea (or topic)

Of the three types of writing that could be your Performance Task, which type of writing do you think you have practiced the most this school year?

• narrative

• informative / explanatory

• argument

How many paragraphs should you have for the SBAC Performance Task?

• 3-5

• 1

What is the primary purpose of the SBAC Performance Task in English?

• To assess mathematical skills

• To evaluate reading comprehension and writing skills

• To test scientific knowledge

• To measure physical fitness

Which of the following is a key component of the SBAC Performance Task?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Short answer questions

• Essay writing

• True or false questions

In the context of the SBAC Performance Task, what does 'SBAC' stand for?

• Standardized Basic Assessment Criteria

• Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

• State-Based Academic Challenge

• Scholastic Benchmark Achievement Certification

Which skill is NOT typically assessed in the English SBAC Performance Task?

• Reading comprehension

• Writing and editing

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Literary analysis

How should a student approach the reading passages in the SBAC Performance Task?

• Skim quickly and answer questions

• Read thoroughly and take notes

• Ignore the passage and guess the answers

• Read only the first and last paragraphs

What type of writing is often required in the SBAC Performance Task?

• Narrative writing

• Expository writing

• Poetry

• Technical writing

Which of the following is a strategy for success on the SBAC Performance Task?

• Memorize all vocabulary words

• Practice writing essays

• Focus only on grammar rules

• Skip difficult questions