GMAS Scoring and Performance Levels 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Developing Learner

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A converted score that accounts for test form difficulty

Answer

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

Question 3

What is the lowest performance level on the GMAS?

Accepted Answer

Beginning Learner

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Proficient Learner

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

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

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