What it is
What does GMAS stand for?
Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Are 5th graders tested using the GMAS?
Yes!
what should you do the night before the test?
Get a good nights sleep.
If you don't understand a word, what can you use to help you understand?
Use context clues
What should you do if you don't understand a math problem?
reread the problem
What Content areas are covered on the GMAS for 5th Grade?
ELA, Math and Science
What is your first day of testing?
April 17th!
What should you make sure to do the morning of the test?
Eat a good breakfast.
What should you do when answering questions about a reading passage?
Read the question first.
What should you always show when solving problems?
Show your work
What are the scoring levels for GMAS?
Beginning (1), Developing (2), Proficient(3), or Distinguished (4).
What section of the GMAS are you taking first?
Science
What should you do if you start to feel nervous?
Pause and take a deep breath.
What does RACE stand for?
R-restate, A-answer, C-cite, E-explain
This tells you if you should add, subtract, multiply, or divide
clue words
in all, altogether, difference, ect.
The GMAS is a big test you take at the end of the school year to show....
what you have learned in ELA, Math, and Science!
Is the GMAS timed?
Yes, but it depends on what section on how long it is.
What should you do if you finish early?
Review your answers
What are the most important ideas in a passage
The Main Idea
what should you always use when solving problems?
scratch paper
Even though it’s an important test, you should still remember...
just try your best and don’t stress!
How are we going to take the GMAS?
On a computer.
What should you do while the teacher is reading the instructions?
Listen carefully and follow all directions
What tool can you use to find the exact answer in a text?
Highlighter to find the evidence or exact answer.
What can you draw to help you if you are stuck on a math problem.
a picture or diagram