What it is
What does GMAS stand for?
Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Are 3rd,4th, and 5th graders tested using the GMAS?
Yes!
What are assessments used to collect data besides GMAS?
i-Ready and Beacon
What Content areas covered on the GMAS for 4th Grade?
ELA and MATH
What is the start date of GMAS?
April 27, 2026
Is the GMAS timed?
Yes
What are the scoring levels for GMAS?
Beginning (1), Developing (2), Proficient(3), or Distinguished (4).
What section of the GMAS are you taking on Monday?
ELA Section 1
What does RACE stand for?
R-restate, A-answer, C-cite, E-explain
Where will we all test?
In our HR class.
What is the last day of testing for 4th graders?
May 7, 2024.
Name something you should not do before GMAS?
Stay up late, don't eat dinner/breakfast, play video games all night, etc.
What is the purpose of taking GMAS?
To measure how well 3rd-5th-grade students have learned ELA, Science, and mathematics over the year?
What is the difference between a constructed response and an extended response?
Constructed response- Use RACE to answer.
Short written answers that require students to provide their own response, often supported by textual evidence. These are scored using a 2-point rubric
Extended Response -Longer written responses that analyze multiple texts or complex ideas. These are scored using a 4-point rubric and require deeper analysis, synthesis, and explanation
What is probably the number one thing students should do before the GMAS?
A good night's sleep and/or eat a healthy breakfast.