1. Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Year Two

2. Agenda Review principals and purpose of Georgia Milestones Assessment
Structure of the test
Score reports
Changes to the test
Online testing
Resources
How parents can help

3. Georgia Milestones Grades 3 – 8 High School
End of Grade (EOG) in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies
High School
End of Course (EOC) in 9th Grade Literature & Composition, American Literature & Composition, Algebra 1, Geometry, Physical Science, Biology, US History, and Economics

4. Georgia Milestones Guiding Principles
Be sufficiently challenging and compare with other students across the United States and internationally
Be designed to send a clear signal of student progress/growth and preparedness for the next level
Be accessible to all students
Accelerate the transition to online administration

5. Georgia Milestones: Policy Uses
Determines promotion/retention status in grade 3 (reading only), grade 5 (reading and mathematics), and grade 8 (reading and mathematics)
Reading: a student who has a Below Grade Level Reading status will require remediation and retesting in ELA
Mathematics: a student who is classified as a Beginning Learner will require remediation and retesting in mathematics
The End of Course (EOC) measures serve as the final exam and comprise 20% of a student’s final course grade
Eligible students may seek to demonstrate subject area competency (“test-out”) before enrolling in a course with an associated EOC
Informs Georgia’s accountability measures (CCRPI/TKES/LKES)

6. Georgia Milestones: Instructional Uses
Differentiation of student instruction
Differentiation of staff development
One piece of the total picture of student performance
Teacher reflection and growth

7. Test Construction – EOG/EOC
Content Area and Number of Sections
Selected
Response
Constructed Response
(2 points)
Extended Constructed Response
(4 points)
Extended Writing Response
(7 points)
Evidence Based/Multiple Part Items
(Technology Enhanced, Field Test Only)
Multiple choice
Short answer
Narrative, response to text
Essay (grade appropriate/
1st draft)
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English Language Arts (3) 
Mathematics (2)
Science (2)
Social Studies (2) 7

8. Calculator Policy Content Area Grade Level/Course Type of Calculator
Mathematics
Grades 3-5
Not Allowed
Grade 6
Basic
Grades 7 and 8
Basic or Scientific
Coordinate Algebra
Scientific or Graphing
Analytic Geometry
Algebra I
Geometry
Science
Physical Science
Social Studies
Economics
Calculators are not permitted on Section 1, Part A, of each mathematics test in grades 6–8 and high school. Calculators are not permitted at all in grades 3–5 mathematics.

9. End of Grade - Individual Student Report (ISR) Sample

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

11. Domain Signals English Language Arts Reading Status
Below Grade Level/On Grade Level or Above
Writing Scores
Extended Writing Task – by trait
Ideas, Organization & Coherence – number of points earned out of 4
Language Usage and Conventions – number of points earned out of 3
Narrative Writing – number of points earned out of 4 possible
Lexiles

12. Domain Signals Mathematics, Science, Social Studies Remediate Learning
Monitor Learning
Accelerate Learning

13. Norm-Referenced Scores
National Percentile Rank (NPR)
NPR Range (based on SEM)
Norm Curve Equivalencies (NCE)
Provided on summary reports only
Remember:
A sample of norm-referenced items were administered, not an intact form.
Norm-referenced Testing (NRT) data should be utilized as an indicator or barometer of student performance relative to their peers nationally.
NPRs may not be used for gifted program identification.

14. Changes for 2016
Scratch paper for all content areas (online and paper/pencil)
ELA questions # 59 and 60 have been reformatted for clarity
Question numbers, Go On arrows and Stop Signs larger in paper/pencil tests
MS students taking HS science and or math classes DO NOT need to take the science and or math sections of the EOG
New company

15. Online testing More students testing online this year
Extended testing window ( 12 days)
New company
Desktops, chrome books, notebooks
Student practice
Public site
Secure practice site (school)

16. Online tools for all students
ICON
CONTENT AREA
Periodic Table
EOG and EOC Science
Reference/Formula Sheet
EOG and EOC Math, EOC Science
Highlighter
ALL
Sticky Note
Flag
Line Guide
Online Calculator
Grades 6–8 and EOC Mathematics; EOC Science; EOC Economics
Graphing Tool
EOC Mathematics only
Cross-off Tool

17. Explore the Public Practice Site

18. Explore DOE Resources Georgia Department of Education
Policy/communications/Pages/PressReleaseDetail s.aspx?PressView=default&pid=190
Offices and Divisions
Assessment
Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Resources
EOG Resources
EOC Resources

19. How Parents Can help! Positive Attitude!
Keep a calm, relaxed, supportive attitude about the test
Positive talk about state testing
Listen when your child talks about testing each day; be supportive and positive
Physically and Mentally Prepared!
Good night’s sleep
Healthy breakfast and lunch
Physical activity each day after testing
Share DOE resources with your child
Practice public website at home

20. Contacts
Beth Kieffer Director of Assessment ext: # Susan Norce Assessment Coordinator ext. #