LEAP SAMPLE QUESTIONS: GRADE 8 Math

The LEAP is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.

Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.

Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for grade 8 Math that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.

Domain: Grade 8 >> The Number System

Sample Question: Which of the numbers below is irrational?

  1. √169
  2. √4
  3. √16
  4. √3

Answer Explanation: √3 is non-terminating and non-repeating.

Standards: 8.NS.A.1

Click here to practice: The Number System Questions on 8th Grade

Domain: Grade 8 >> Expressions & Equations

Sample Question: Which of the following numbers has the greatest value?

  1. 8.93 x 103
  2. 8.935 x 102
  3. 8.935 x 101
  4. 89.35 x 101

Answer Explanation: 8.935 x 103 = 8,935 which is the greatest of the numbers shown.

Standards: 8.EE.A.3

Click here to practice: Grade 8 Expressions & Equations Questions

Domain: Grade 8 >> Functions

Sample Question: A linear function includes the ordered pairs (4, 21), (k, 29), and (7, 33). What is the value of k?

  1. 9
  2. 8
  3. 7
  4. 6

Answer Explanation:
m =(29-21)/(k-4) = (33-29)/(7-k)

8/(k-4) = 4/(7-k)

56-8k = 4k-16

56+16=4k+8k

72 = 12k

6 = k

Standards: 8.F.A.3

Click here to practice: 8th Grade Functions Questions

Domain: Grade 8 >> Geometry

Sample Question: What transformations have been applied to the large object to render the results in the graph below?

  1. reflection and dilation
  2. rotation and translation
  3. rotation and dilation
  4. translation and reflection

Answer Explanation: The large object has been dilated and reflected to produce the small object.

Standards: 8.G.A.4

Click here to practice: Geometry Questions for 8th Grade

Domain: Grade 8 >> Statistics & Probability

Sample Question: The graph of this data would most resemble which of the following graphs?

Answer Explanation: The data represents a slope of -1.

Option (C) is the correct choice.

Standards: 8.SP.A.2

Click here to practice: Statistics & Probability Questions for 8th Grade

Looking for online practice tests? Here is the link to practice more of LEAP Grade 8 Math questions.

Jenny Watson