1. 2017 Georgia Milestones Update
Parent Forum

2. Overview Comprehensive summative assessment grades 3-12
Commonly referred to as EOG (Grades 3-8) or EOC (H.S. courses)
Designed to measure how well students have learned knowledge/skills based on content standards
Assessments are given in ELA (Reading and Writing), Math, Science and Social Studies (Grade 5 Only)

3. Purpose of the Assessment
Provides information about how well students are mastering the standards in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies (Sci./S.S. Grade 5 Only)
Provides students with critical information about their own achievement and readiness for their next level of learning
Serves as a key component of the state’s accountability system – College and Career Performance Readiness Index (CCRPI)

4. Important Changes
Reduction in state testing (total of nine at the Elementary level)
K – GKids, 3&4 – ELA and Math, 5 – ELA, Math, Science & S.S.
Grades 1&2 – Formative Assessment, subject to Appropriations/Funding
Science and Social Studies will no longer be assessed in Grades 3, 4, 6, and 7
Title of the Writing portion of the ELA subtest – Reading/Evidence-Based Writing
Previous field tested items will be operational on this year’s assessment

5. Important Changes, cont.
Sequence of subtest administration:
Day 1: ELA – Section 1 is now Reading/Evidence-Based Writing
Day 2: ELA – Sections 2 & 3 are now Reading/Vocabulary
Day 3: Math – Sections 1 and 2
Day 4: Science – Sections 1 and 2 (Grade 5 Only)
Day 5: Social Studies – Sections 1 and 2 (Grade 5 Only)

6. Assessment Structure
Open-ended (constructed-response) items in English Language Arts and mathematics, in addition to selected response, at every grade level and course
Writing component (in response to passages read by students) at every grade level and course within the English Language Arts assessment
Transition to online administration over time, with online administration considered the primary mode of administration and paper-penc​il as back-up until the transition is complete
Previous year’s field tested items will be operational this year
Norm-referenced items in all content areas and courses, to complement the criterion-referenced information and to provide a national comparison

7. Norm Referenced Items
Norm-referenced items included to allow for national comparison; some NRT items are aligned to state-adopted content standards and will contribute to the criterion-referenced proficiency score. Those that are not aligned will not contribute to the score or accountability/teacher effectiveness measures

8. Content Areas Tested ELA – Grades 3-8
Section 1 – Min. Time 70 min./Max Time 90 min.
Section 2 – Min. Time 60 min./Max Time 75 min.
Math – Grades 3-8
Sections 1&2 – Min. Time 60 min./Max Time 85 min.
Science – Grade 5 and Grade 8
Sections 1&2 – Min. Time 45 min./Max Time 70 min.
Social Studies – Grade 5 and Grade 8

9. Georgia Milestones Item Types Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choice]
Constructed response is a general term for assessment items that require the student to generate a response as opposed to selecting a response. Extended-response items require more elaborate answers and explanations of reasoning. They allow for multiple correct answers and/or varying methods of arriving at the correct answer. Writing prompts and performance tasks are examples of extended-response items.
Item Types
Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choice]
all content areas, evidence-based selected response in ELA
Constructed-Response - ELA and mathematics
Extended- Constructed Response - ELA and mathematics
Extended Writing Response - ELA
Technology Enhanced - to begin in

10. ELA Grades 3, 4, 5 Description # of Items Points for CR Score
Points for NRT Feedback
CR Selected Response 28
NRT Selected Response 20 10
CR Technology Enhanced 1 2
CR Constructed Response 4
CR Extended Constructed Response
CR Extended Writing Response 7
CR Field Test
TOTAL ITEMS/POINTS 60 55
ELA
Grades 3, 4, 5

11. Math Grade 3 Description # of Items Points for CR Score
Points for NRT Feedback
CR Selected Response 40
NRT Selected Response 20 8
CR Technology Enhanced 1 2
CR Constructed Response 4
CR Extended Constructed Response
CR Field Test 9
TOTAL ITEMS/POINTS 73 58
Math
Grade 3

12. Math Grades 4 & 5 Description # of Items Points for CR Score
Points for NRT Feedback
CR Selected Response 39
NRT Selected Response 20 9
CR Technology Enhanced 1 2
CR Constructed Response 4
CR Extended Constructed Response
CR Field Test 10
TOTAL ITEMS/POINTS 73 58
Math
Grades 4 & 5

13. Online Testing All of Grade 4 will test online
Additionally, the majority of our EL and SWD students will test online

14. Reading & Evidence-Based Writing - Online
The left side of the screen, with the ELA Passage, and the right side of the screen, with the test items and Writing Task, function independently.
Students can refer to either passage or Writing Task while typing a response.
Tracks the number of characters the student has entered and provides the number allowed, such as (0/1500).

15. Reading & Evidence-Based Writing - Online
Students are told the type of essay they will write.
The Extended Writing Task is displayed on right side of the screen.
Click “Enlarge” to see the Writer’s Checklist; this screen can be moved.
Turning pages requires clicking on the left or right side of the ELA Passage
Students begin writing their essay here.

16. Online Practice Experience for Students – Public site
Experience Online Testing Georgia
Site now includes the following item types:
Multiple-part
Multiple-select
Evidence-based selected-response
These items will be operational in ELA and Mathematics beginning with Winter EOC and Spring 2017 EOG and EOC
NOTE: Questions 1-5 simulate the Reading & Evidence-based Writing section of the ELA test

17. Schedule April 17 – Grades 3/4 ELA Section 1
Retests: TBD
Schedule
April 17 – Grades 3/4 ELA Section 1
April 18 – Grades 3/4 ELA Section 2 & 3
April 19 – Grades 3/4 Math
April 20 – Grade 5 Section ELA Section 1
Grade 3/4 - Make Up
April 21 – Grade 5 ELA Section 2 & 3
Grade 3/4 Make Up
April 24 – Grade 5 Make Up
April 25 – Grade 5 Math
April 26 – Grade 5 Science
April 27 – Grade 5 Social Studies
April 28 – Grade 5 Make Up

18. Promotion/Retention
GA Milestones is used as a critical piece of evidence to support a student’s promotion or retention
Grade 3
Reading Lexile of 520 or greater
Grade 5
Reading Lexile of 830 or greater
Math Achievement Level 2 (Developing) or higher

19. Georgia Department of Education (Learning and Curriculum)
Resources
Georgia Department of Education (Learning and Curriculum)
Parent’s Guide to EOG Student Report
GA Milestones EOG Study/Resource Guides
GA Milestones Parent Q&A Brochure
Parent’s Guide to New Tests in GA
Experience Online Testing in GA
Georgiastandards.org
Lexile Framework for Reading

20. Achievement Levels
Beginning Learners (Level 1) do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level and to be on track for college and career readiness.
Developing Learners (Level 2) demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need additional academic support to ensure success in the next grade level and to be on track for college and career readiness.
Proficient Learners (Level 3) demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are prepared for the next grade level and are on track for college and career readiness.
Distinguished Learners (Level 4) demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are well prepared for the next grade level and are well prepared for college and career readiness.

21. Achievement Levels and Score Ranges
Content Area
Grade Level
Level 1:
Beginning Learner
Level 2:
Developing Learner
Level 3:
Proficient Learner
Level 4:
Distinguished Learner
ELA
Grade 3
180 to 474
475 to 524
525 to 580
581 to 330
Grade 4
210 to 474
525 to 573
574 to 775
Grade 5
525 to 586
587 to 760

22. Achievement Levels and Score Ranges
Content Area
Grade Level
Level 1:
Beginning Learner
Level 2:
Developing Learner
Level 3:
Proficient Learner
Level 4:
Distinguished Learner
Math
Grade 3
290 to 474
475 to 524
525 to 579
580 to 705
Grade 4
270 to 474
525 to 584
585 to 715
Grade 5
265 to 474
580 to 725

23. Achievement Levels and Score Ranges
Content Area
Grade Level
Level 1:
Beginning Learner
Level 2:
Developing Learner
Level 3:
Proficient Learner
Level 4:
Distinguished Learner
Science
Grade 5
160 to 474
475 to 524
525 to 594
595 to 780
Social Studies
290 to 474
525 to 554
555 to 665