Test Structure
These 3 sections included in the LEAP 2025 8th grade English test design
What are Research Simulation Task, Narrative Writing Task, and Literary Analysis Task?
This item type uses technology to capture student comprehension of texts. Each item is worth two points, and students can earn partial credit (1 point).
What is technology enhanced?
This is what you should do first when you sit down to take the LEAP 2025 test
Read through all instructions carefully and make sure you understand the format.
How much time should you spend on each reading passage?
Aim to spend about 10-15 minutes per passage, including time to read and answer questions
What can you do the night before the test to prepare mentally?
Get a good night's sleep and avoid cramming.
This is the amount of time allowed for session 1 on the LEAP 2025 8th grade English test
What is 90 minutes?
This item type asks students to choose more than one correct answer and may appear as a one-part question or as part of an EBSR item.
Whenever this item type is used, the question always identifies in boldface print the number of correct answers required.
These items are worth two points, and students can earn partial credit
What is multiple select?
What is the "process of elimination" and how can it help?
The process of elimination is when you remove obviously wrong answer choices to improve your chances of selecting the correct one.
How can you manage your time during the writing section?
Plan your essay for 10 minutes, write for 30 minutes, and leave 5 minutes to review and edit.
How can deep breathing help before taking the test?
Deep breathing can help calm your nerves and increase focus.
The name of sections 2 and 3 on the LEAP 2025 English test
What is Reading Literary and Informational Texts?
This item type consists of two parts; one part asks students to show their understanding of a text and the other part asks students to identify evidence to support that understanding.
These items are worth two points, and students can earn partial credit
What is evidence-based selected response?
How can you manage your time during the reading section?
Pace yourself by reading the questions first, then read the passage to answer the questions. Don’t spend too much time on any one question.
How do you know when to move on from a question you’re stuck on?
If you’re stuck for more than 1-2 minutes, skip the question and come back to it later.
What should you remind yourself if you feel anxious during the test?
Remind yourself that you’ve prepared, and you are capable of doing your best.
The amount of time allowed for sessions 2 and 3 on the LEAP 2025 English test
What is 55 minutes and 45 minutes?
This item type appears in Session 1 and asks students to create an extended and complete written response.
It elicits evidence that students have understood a text or texts they have read and can communicate that understanding well, both in terms of written expression and written knowledge and use of language conventions.
What is Prose Constructed Response (PCR)?
Why should you leave difficult questions until the end?
If you’re stuck, move on to easier questions first to save time and avoid getting frustrated.
What is the best way to keep track of time during the test?
Keep an eye on the clock and check your progress periodically to ensure you're staying on track.
Why is it important to stay positive throughout the test?
A positive attitude helps reduce stress and increases your focus, improving your performance.
The score range for the LEAP 2025 English test
What is 650 to 850?
This writing task mirrors the research process by presenting three texts on a given topic.
What is the Research Simulation Task?
List 3 ways you can improve your chances of doing well on the writing section
Make sure to organize your ideas clearly, use evidence from EACH text, and review your work for grammar and clarity.
How can you avoid running out of time on the test?
Practice time management in mock tests and make sure to answer all questions, even if you have to guess on a few.
How can you avoid negative thinking during the test?
Focus on each question one at a time, and remember that it’s okay to skip difficult ones and come back later.