1. While you are waiting,
PLEASE write an encouraging note to your child. Give this note to your child before they begin the Georgia Milestone Assessments. (see examples on the table)
Steph

2. Georgia Milestones Parent Information Session
West Side Elementary
Grades 3-5

3. Goals for this Session By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Explain the composition and purpose of the Georgia Milestone Assessment System;
Outline the specific types of items that students can expect on the exam;
Identify ways to find resources to support and prepare students for the Georgia Milestone Assessment System.
Steph: The goals of this session are to ensure that participants can explain the new Georgia Milestone Assessment System, explain the types of questions that students will see on the new assessment, understand how the new assessment is different from CRCT and EOCT and identify ways to support students.

4. Georgia Milestones Video
Steph

5. A Blended Approach: Criterion-Referenced and Norm-Referenced
Georgia Milestones will provide:
criterion-referenced performance information in the form of four performance levels, depicting students’ mastery of state standards (beginning, developing, proficient & distinguished)
norm-referenced performance information in the form of national percentiles, depicting how students’ achievement compares to peers nationally
Natalie

6. General Test Parameters
ELA will consist of 3 sections, 1 of which will focus mainly on writing
Mathematics will consist of 2 sections
Science will consist of 2 sections, Grade 5 ONLY
Social Studies will consist of 2 sections, Grade 5 ONLY
Each section will be approximately 70 minutes.
Natalie

7. English Language Arts Criterion-Referenced
Total Number of Items: 44 / Total Number of Points: 55
Breakdown by Item Type:
40 Selected Response (worth 1 point each; 10 of which are aligned NRT)
2 Constructed Response (2 points each)
1 Narrative (worth 4 points)
1 Extended Response (worth 7 points)
Natalie

8. Mathematics Criterion-Referenced
Total Number of Items: 53 / Total Number of Points: 58
Breakdown by Item Type:
50 Selected Response (worth 1 point each; 10 of which are aligned NRT)
2 Constructed Response (worth 2 points each)
1 Extended Constructed Response (worth 4 points)
STEPH

9. Science & Social Studies (Only Grade 5)
Criterion-Referenced
Total Number of Items: 55 / Total Number of Points: 55
Breakdown by Item Type:
55 Selected Response (worth 1 point each; approximately 10 of which are aligned NRT)
Steph

10. Online Testing Experience www.gaexperienceonline.com
Steph & Natalie

11. Online Tools for ALL Students
Blocking Tool
Eraser
Highlighter
Magnifying Glass
Mark for Review
Online Calculator – if allowable
Option Eliminator
Scratch Pad
Test Pause
Natalie

12. It all starts at home Students need: plenty of rest the night prior.
to eat a healthy breakfast each morning .
to not worry about the tests. If they are worried, have them talk with a teacher or school counselor.
you to be their biggest cheerleader! Students will be reviewing the things they have learned all school year. They need confidence that they know the information and will do well on the tests.
help remembering that these tests are just one look at what they know. Their class work, projects, and other tests will also show their teachers how much they have learned throughout the year.
to try their best!
Steph

13. Testing Calendar – End of Grade
Steph & Natalie

14. Thank you for your time! 
….and door prizes