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Atkinson Elementary

Smash the GMAS

Testing Tips

April 14, 2023

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What is the GMAS?

The Milestones Assessment measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills in the Georgia Standards of Excellence.

The Georgia Milestone Assessment system is an end of the Grade Summative assessment for students in grades 3-12.

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When is the gmas testing?�

5/9 ELA Testing Day 1
5/10 ELA Testing Day 2
5/11 ELA Testing Day 3

5/16 Math Testing Day 1
5/17 Math Testing Day 2
5/18 Science Testing(5th grade only)

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What are the questions like?�

Multiple Choice
Open Ended Writing Response
Open Ended Response in traditional essay format
Students will be asked what the answer is, why and to cite evidence to support their answer.

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Georgia Milestones End of Grade Study Guide

The Study/Resource Guides are intended to serves as a resource for parents and students. They contain practice questions and learning activities for each content area. The standards identified in the Study/Resource Guides address a sampling of the state-mandated content standards.

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2022-2023 Study/Resources Guide

3rd Grade Study Guide

Click here

4th Grade Study Guide

Click Here

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5th Grade Study Guide

Click Here

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Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

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How to prepare your student for success ?

See that your child completes homework assignments

Meet with your child’s teacher as often as possible to discuss progress

Both parties should work together to benefit the child

Make sure your child attends school regularly

Give your child encouragement

See that your child has a well rounded diet

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Ask the teacher to suggest activities for you to do at home with your child

Make sure your child is well rested on school days

Try not to be overly anxious about test scores

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What else can we do at home to prepare our students for success?

a) Make sure your child attends school regularly. Remember that tests reflect the overall achievement of your child. Time spent in learning situations increases the likelihood that he/she will do well on tests.

b) Give your child encouragement. Praise him/her for the things done well throughout the year. A child who is afraid of failing is more likely to make a mistake.

c) See that your child has a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind.

d) See that your child completes homework assignments. Homework supports classroom instruction and can help your child increase his/her comprehension of the classroom work.

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e) Meet with your child's teacher(s) as often as possible to discuss your child's progress.

f) Parents and teachers should work together to benefit the child.

g) Ask the teacher(s) to suggest activities for you to do at home with your child. Such activities can help your child improve his/her understanding of schoolwork.

h) Make sure your child is well rested on school days. Children who are tired are less likely to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of class work and tests.

i) Try not to be overly anxious about test scores. Too much emphasis on test scores can be upsetting to children.

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You are amazing! Remember that.

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Thanks!

Any questions?

You can contact me at Kanitra.lawless@cowetaschools.net 770-254-2835