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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) 2024

This page answers frequently asked questions about Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) by Teachers, Parents, and Students



What is the name of the end-of-year assessment in Georgia State?

What subjects are assessed in the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)?

How is the GMAS test administered?

What is the GMAS testing window for 2024?

How many sections are there for each GMAS test?

What is the duration of GMAS test?

What are the question types in the GMAS test?

What is the calculator policy for the GMAS Math test?

What are the resources provided by the Lumos Program to excel in the 2024 GMAS Assessment?

Are accommodations available for GMAS test?

Does Lumos Learning provide a free Diagnostic test?

What resources does Lumos Learning provide to Schools?

What is included in the Lumos tedBooks for GMAS?

What is included in the Lumos StepUp online program for GMAS?

Where can I find sample items for GMAS Assessments?

What is the name of the end-of-year assessment in Georgia State?

The name of the end-of-year assessment in Georgia State is Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). It is designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted content standards.

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What subjects are assessed in the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)?

Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) is a single assessment system that consists of end-of-grade measures in English language Arts and Mathematics in grades 3-8, end-of-grade measures in Science in grades 5 and 8, end-of-grade measure in Social Studies in grade 8, and end-of-course measures for specified high school courses.


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What are the resources provided by the Lumos Program to excel in the 2024 GMAS Assessment?

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How is the GMAS test administered?

The mode of administration for the GMAS is online. Paper/pencil test materials, such as Braille forms, are available for the small number of students who cannot interact with a computer or device due to their disability.

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What is the GMAS testing window for 2024?

The testing window for GMAS for the year 2024 is as follows:
Grades 3 – 8, Math & ELA: April 15 through May 24, 2024

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How many sections are there for each GMAS test?

The GMAS ELA test is divided into 3 sections and the Math test has 2 sections.

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What is the duration of GMAS test?

For the ELA tests, students will be given a maximum of 90 minutes to complete Section 1, which includes the extended writing-response. Students may have up to 80 minutes per section to complete Sections 2 and 3.

For the Math tests, students may have up to 65 minutes per section to complete Sections 1 and 2.

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What are the question types in the GMAS test?

The question or item types in the GMAS Math Test include:

  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Multi-select questions
  • Technology-enhanced questions (graphing, drag-and-drop, and drop-down items)

The question or item types in the GMAS ELA Test include:

  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Multi-select questions
  • Technology-enhanced questions (drag and drop, hot text, etc.)
  • Short-constructed response questions
  • Extended-constructed response questions
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What is the calculator policy for the GMAS Math test?

The calculator policy for the GMAS Math test is as follows:

For grades 3 to 5, no calculators are allowed.

For grade 6 Mathematics EOG assessment, students may use a basic function calculator in Part B of Section 1 and in all of Section 2.

For grades 7 and 8 Mathematics EOG assessment, students may use a scientific calculator in Part B of Section 1 and in all of Section 2.

Students must only use calculators that are allowable for their grade and course assessment.

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Are accommodations available for GMAS test?

Yes, eligible students with disabilities and English language learners can receive accommodations to ensure fair access to the assessments as per their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or language proficiency needs.


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What is included in the Lumos tedBooks for GMAS?

The Lumos tedBook for GMAS includes:

  • Questions based on 30+ Math skills (in Math tedBook) and 40+ ELA skills (in ELA tedBook)
  • Detailed answer explanations for every question
  • Access to 2 Online Practice Tests that mimic the GMAS Assessments
  • Personalized Study Plan
  • Teachers Get FREE Access to Lumos StepUp™ Basic Account

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What is included in the Lumos StepUp online program for GMAS?

The Lumos StepUp Online Program for GMAS includes:

  • Access to 2 Online Practice Tests that mimic the GMAS Assessments
  • Questions based on 30+ Math skills and 40+ ELA skills
  • Detailed answer explanations for every question
  • Teachers Get FREE Access to Lumos StepUp™ Basic Account

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What resources does Lumos Learning provide to Schools?

Lumos Learning provides test prep resources in two forms – The printed workbooks are referred to as tedBooks and the online program is referred to as StepUp.

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Where can I find sample items for GMAS Assessments?

This page provides hundreds of GMAS sample items for grades 3 through 8. The GMAS items are available in Math and English Language Arts.


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