GMAS Scoring and Performance Levels 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On GMAS End-of-Grade tests, which subject areas are assessed at the elementary level?
- Only ELA and Math
- ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies (Correct answer)
- ELA, Math, and Science only
- Math, Science, and Social Studies only
Correct answer: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
GMAS End-of-Grade assessments cover ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies at the elementary grades.
Question 2: What type of score is reported to parents on the GMAS Individual Student Report?
- Only raw scores
- Only percentile ranks
- Scale scores and performance levels (Correct answer)
- Only AR/Lexile levels
Correct answer: Scale scores and performance levels
The GMAS Individual Student Report includes scale scores and performance level designations for parents.
Question 3: For Georgia's accountability system, which GMAS performance level(s) count as meeting or exceeding standards?
- Distinguished Learner only
- Proficient and Distinguished Learner (Correct answer)
- Developing and Proficient Learner
- All four levels count equally
Correct answer: Proficient and Distinguished Learner
For accountability purposes, students scoring at the Proficient Learner or Distinguished Learner level are considered to be meeting or exceeding standards.
Question 4: Which GMAS assessment type is designed for students completing specific high school courses?
- End-of-Grade (EOG)
- End-of-Course (EOC) (Correct answer)
- Formative Assessment
- Benchmark Assessment
Correct answer: End-of-Course (EOC)
End-of-Course (EOC) assessments are given to high school students upon completing designated courses such as Algebra I and 9th Grade Literature.
Question 5: How does GMAS handle students who need testing accommodations?
- Accommodations are not permitted on any GMAS assessments
- Standard accommodations are available and scores are still valid (Correct answer)
- Accommodated scores are reported separately and not used for accountability
- Only extended time is allowed as an accommodation
Correct answer: Standard accommodations are available and scores are still valid
GMAS allows approved standard accommodations for eligible students, and their scores remain valid for reporting and accountability.
Question 6: In which grade does GMAS first assess Writing as a separate domain within ELA?
- Grade 3
- Grade 4 (Correct answer)
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
Correct answer: Grade 4
GMAS includes a Writing component in ELA assessments beginning in Grade 4.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of GMAS End-of-Course assessments counting toward a student's final course grade?
- To reduce the number of tests students take
- To increase the stakes and motivate student performance
- To ensure assessments have meaningful consequences tied to coursework (Correct answer)
- To replace teacher-assigned final exams entirely
Correct answer: To ensure assessments have meaningful consequences tied to coursework
EOC scores count toward the final course grade to ensure the state assessment is meaningfully tied to classroom learning outcomes.
GMAS Scoring and Performance Levels 3
On GMAS End-of-Grade tests, which subject areas are assessed at the elementary level?