Research reading: Comparing Student Test Scores: Small Towns vs.

What does the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) measure?

• Mastery of specific skills in various subjects

• Academic growth and progress

• Students' extracurricular activities

• Socio-economic backgrounds

Why do students in bigger cities tend to score slightly higher on tests compared to students in smaller towns, according to the passage?

• Lack of effort from students in smaller towns

• Availability of more advanced technology in smaller towns

• More resources and opportunities in bigger cities

• Similar socio-economic backgrounds in both types of areas

How is the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test used in schools?

• To measure mastery of specific skills in subjects

• To determine areas where students may need additional support

• To track students' extracurricular activities

• To assess students' socio-economic backgrounds

What role can socio-economic backgrounds play in academic performance, as mentioned in the passage?

• Socio-economic backgrounds have no impact on academic performance

• Positive impact on academic performance in larger cities

• Negative impact on academic performance in bigger cities

• No correlation between socio-economic status and academic performance

What is the main takeaway regarding student test scores in small towns versus big cities, based on the research discussed?

• Small town students are inherently less intelligent

• Students in big cities have fewer resources

• Disparities exist in educational resources and opportunities

• Small towns face no challenges related to funding and infrastructure