Georgia Milestones

What happens if my child does not pass the reading section of the GMAS?

• Nothing

• They will be retained in the 3rd grade.

• They have a second opportunity to take the GMAS in May.  From there, they can be retained if they do not pass it the second time.

• They will be automatically promoted to the 4th grade.

What does the acronym GMAS stand for?

• Georgia Milestones Assessment System

• Georgia Milestones Achievement Score

• Georgia Middle Achievement Schools

• Georgia Milestones Assessment Score

What happens if my child is absent from a day of GMAS testing?

• They will NOT have to take the GMAS

• They will take that portion of the GMAS with their teacher when they return back to school.

• They will take that portion of the GMAS with another teacher in another location within the school.

• They will be retained in the 3rd grade.

What should a 3rd grader do the night before GMAS?

• Study for a few hours!!!

• Eat a bunch of candy!!!

• Relax!!!

• Cram all night!!!

What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System?

• To evaluate student progress in core subjects

• To determine teacher effectiveness

• To rank schools statewide

• To assess extracurricular activities

Which grade levels participate in the Georgia Milestones?

• Grades 1-3

• Grades 3-8 and high school

• Grades 6-12

• Only high school

What type of questions are included in the English section of the Georgia Milestones?

• Multiple choice and essay

• True/false only

• Fill in the blank only

• Matching only

How can students best prepare for the reading comprehension section of the Georgia Milestones?

• By reading a variety of texts

• By memorizing vocabulary lists

• By practicing math problems

• By watching educational videos

What is a common feature of the literary analysis questions in the Georgia Milestones?

• Identifying themes and main ideas

• Solving math equations

• Listing historical dates

• Drawing scientific diagrams

In the context of the Georgia Milestones, what does 'constructed response' mean?

• A type of question requiring a written answer

• A multiple-choice question

• A true/false question

• A fill-in-the-blank question