Scoring and Performance Levels Flashcards

Which GMAS performance level indicates a student has demonstrated a partial understanding of grade-level content?

Answer: Developing Learner

The Developing Learner level on GMAS indicates partial understanding of grade-level content standards.

On GMAS, what does a scale score represent compared to a raw score?

Answer: A converted score that accounts for test form difficulty

Scale scores on GMAS are converted from raw scores to account for slight differences in difficulty across test forms.

What is the lowest performance level on the GMAS?

Answer: Beginning Learner

Beginning Learner is the lowest of the four GMAS performance levels.

Which GMAS performance level is required for a student to be considered 'on grade level'?

Answer: Proficient Learner

Proficient Learner is the benchmark indicating a student has met grade-level standards on GMAS.

How many performance levels does the GMAS use to report student achievement?

Answer: 4

GMAS uses four performance levels: Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, and Distinguished Learner.

A student who scores at the Distinguished Learner level on GMAS has demonstrated what?

Answer: Superior command of grade-level content

Distinguished Learner is the highest GMAS level, indicating superior mastery of grade-level content standards.

Which statement best describes how GMAS performance levels are set?

Answer: They are determined through a standard-setting process by educators and stakeholders

GMAS cut scores and performance levels are established through a standard-setting process involving Georgia educators and stakeholders.