What it is
What does GMAS stand for?
Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Are 8th graders tested using the GMAS?
Yes
What are assessments used to collect data besides GMAS?
MAP/WriteScore/Phoenix assessments/Formative.
What Content areas covered on the GMAS for 8th Grade?
ELA/MATH/SCIENCE/SS
What is the start date of GMAS?
April 29
Is the GMAS timed?
Yes, but it depends on what section on how long it is.
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
Do we all test at the same location?
No, most students test in some rooms but others test in a different classroom
What is the last day of testing for 8th graders?
May 10, 2023.
Name something you should not do before GMAS?
Stay up late, not eat dinner/breakfast, play video games all night, etc.
What is the purpose for taking GMAS.?
It measures how well 8th grade students show growth in ELA/Mathematics/Science/SS over the year.
What is the difference between a constructed response, extended constructed response, and extended writing response?
Constructed response- use RACE to answer Extended constructed response- One passage & Narrative essay and is only a paragraph and Extended writing response- Two passages & essay based on a random prompt and up to 5 paragraphs.
What is probably the number one thing students should do before the GMAS?
Get a good night's sleep and/or eat a healthy breakfast.