Which of the following BEST describes the primary purpose of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)?
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A
To rank schools and districts based on student performance for accountability purposes.
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B
To provide a comprehensive measure of how well students have learned the state-adopted content standards and their readiness for the next level of learning.
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C
To serve as the sole factor in determining student promotion and retention for all grade levels.
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D
To diagnose individual student learning disabilities and prescribe specific interventions.