Question 1

Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)

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The standardized assessment system used in Georgia to measure student performance.

Question 2

Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT)

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The previous statewide assessment system in Georgia, replaced by GMAS.

Question 3

College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)

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A school accountability system used in Georgia to measure overall school performance.

Question 4

End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessments

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Tests administered at the end of each grade level to assess student mastery of curriculum standards.

Question 5

End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments

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Exams given at the end of specific high school courses to assess student understanding and mastery.

Question 6

Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRT)

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Tests designed to measure individual student performance against specific criteria or standards.

Question 7

Formative Assessment

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Ongoing assessments used to gather feedback and adjust instruction to meet students' learning needs.

Question 8

Summative Assessment

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A comprehensive evaluation of student learning at the end of a unit, course, or school year.

Question 9

Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs)

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Statements that describe the knowledge and skills expected at each performance level on GMAS.

Question 10

Lexile Measure

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A metric used to assess the reading level of a text or determine a student's reading ability.

Question 11

Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

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A framework used to classify the cognitive complexity of academic tasks and assessments.

Question 12

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)

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The state-mandated curriculum standards for all subjects and grade levels in Georgia.

Question 13

Mathematical Practices

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The eight mathematical practices that students should develop to become proficient in mathematics.

Question 14

Scientific Inquiry

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The process of asking questions, conducting investigations, and drawing conclusions in science.

Question 15

Historical Thinking Skills

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Critical thinking skills used to analyze and interpret historical events and sources.

Question 16

Literary Analysis

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The examination and interpretation of literary texts to understand their meaning and literary techniques.

Question 17

Algebraic Thinking

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The ability to use algebraic concepts and operations to solve problems and analyze patterns.

Question 18

Data Analysis

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The process of collecting, organizing, and interpreting data to make informed conclusions.

Question 19

Geometric Concepts

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The properties and relationships of shapes, angles, and spatial reasoning.

Question 20

Writing Process

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The stages of writing, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

Question 21

Reading Comprehension

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The ability to understand and interpret written text, including main ideas, details, and author's purpose.

Question 22

Scientific Method

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A systematic approach used in scientific inquiry, including observation, hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion.

Question 23

Primary Sources

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Original documents or artifacts that provide firsthand accounts or evidence of historical events.

Question 24

Figurative Language

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as similes, metaphors, and personification, to convey meaning.

Question 25

Central Idea

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The main point or message conveyed in a text, often supported by key details or evidence.

Question 26

Inference

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Drawing conclusions or making predictions based on evidence or reasoning.

Question 27

Civil Rights Movement

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The social and political movement in the United States advocating for equal rights for African Americans.

Question 28

Revolutionary War

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The war fought between Great Britain and the American colonies from 1775 to 1783, leading to American independence.

Question 29

Immigration

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The process of individuals moving to a new country to settle and establish permanent residency.

Question 30

Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Question 31

Energy Transformation

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The process of converting energy from one form to another, such as in photosynthesis or electrical generation.

Question 32

Constitutional Amendments

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Changes or additions to the United States Constitution that outline fundamental rights and principles.

Question 33

Revolutionary War Battles

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Key battles during the Revolutionary War, such as Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.

Question 34

World War II

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The global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involving many nations and resulting in significant geopolitical changes.

Question 35

Civil War

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The war fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865 between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy).

Question 36

Great Depression

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The severe economic downturn that occurred in the 1930s, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty.

Question 37

Reconstruction Era

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The period following the Civil War when the United States government sought to rebuild and integrate the Southern states.

Question 38

Industrial Revolution

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The transition to new manufacturing processes in the 18th and 19th centuries, leading to significant societal and economic changes.

Question 39

Natural Resources

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Materials or substances found in nature that are used for economic gain, such as minerals, water, and timber.

Question 40

Proportional Relationships

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Relationships between two quantities where the ratio between them remains constant.

Question 41

Cell Structure

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The components and organelles within a cell that carry out specific functions.

Question 42

Newton's Laws of Motion

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Fundamental principles that describe the relationship between motion and forces.

Question 43

Plate Tectonics

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The theory that explains the movement and interaction of Earth's lithospheric plates.

Question 44

Erosion and Weathering

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The processes by which rock and soil are gradually worn away by natural elements, such as wind, water, and ice.

Question 45

Photosynthesis

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The process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen.

Question 46

Judicial Branch

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The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring their constitutionality.

Question 47

Legislative Branch

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The branch of government responsible for making laws, consisting of the Congress (House of Representatives and Senate).

Question 48

Executive Branch

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The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws, headed by the President of the United States.

Question 49

Checks and Balances

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The system in which each branch of government has powers that limit the actions of the other branches.

Question 50

Natural Rights

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Rights that are considered to be inherent to all individuals, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Question 51

Manifest Destiny

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The 19th-century belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand its territory from coast to coast.

Question 52

Amendments to the Constitution

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Changes or additions made to the United States Constitution.

Question 53

Globalization

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The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies worldwide.

Question 54

Human Impact on the Environment

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The effects of human activities on the natural world, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change.

Question 55

Economic Systems

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Different ways societies organize and distribute resources and goods, such as capitalism, socialism, and communism.

Question 56

The Great Migration

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The movement of millions of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West in the early 20th century.

Question 57

Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the United States.

Question 58

World Religions

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Major religions practiced around the world, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.

Question 59

Digital Citizenship

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The responsible and ethical use of technology, including online behavior, digital privacy, and cyberbullying prevention.

Question 60

Quadratic Equations

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Equations of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

Question 61

Solving Systems of Equations

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Finding the values of variables that satisfy two or more equations simultaneously.

Comprehensive Georgia Milestones Flashcard Set