Gates MacGinite Grades 3-6 The basic premise of the Gates-MacGinitie Reading Tests is useful for teachers and schools to know the general level of reading achievement of individual students throughout their entire school careers. The objective information obtained from GMRT, complemented by teachers' evaluations and other sources of information can provide a basis for the following: Organizing students into appropriate instructional groups Selecting students for individual diagnosis and special instruction Identifying students who are ready for more advanced instruction Placing new students into proper instructional programs Evaluating the effectiveness of instructional programs Reporting student progress to parents, teachers, and the community Return to Assessment Page Return to Milton Elementary School Page