1. 2016 Fall Assessment Conference Assessment Program Updates: Georgia Milestones September 1, :00 PM September 8, :00 PM (Live Repeat)

2. Today’s Agenda General Information Test Content Updates
Scheduling & Administration Guidelines
Online Testing/Technology Requirements
Scores & Reports
Calculators & Oral Reading Considerations
Key Dates
Training Dates

3. General Information

4. Contact Information
Georgia Milestones Team
Assessment Specialists (Assigned by District)
Robert McLeod, Ed.D.
(404) ;
- Lead Contact for EOG Scheduling
Mary Nesbit-McBride, Ph.D.
(404) ;
- Lead Contact for Accommodations
Joe Blessing
(404) ;
- Lead Contact for eDIRECT/INSIGHT/GOFAR
Georgia Milestones In-State Program Manager
Missy Shealy
(404) ;
District assignments posted at:

5. Customer Service Paper-Pencil Materials/Shipments Online Questions & Technical Support
Georgia Milestones Customer Service
(866)
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET

6. Georgia Milestones Content Assessed
EOG
EOC
Grades 5 & 8
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science (*)
Social Studies (*)
Grades 3, 4, 6, and 7
(*) will assess Gr. 5 and 8 content standards only
9th Grade Literature & Composition
American Literature & Composition
Coordinate Algebra
Algebra I
Analytic Geometry
Geometry
Biology
Physical Science
US History
Economics/Business/Free Enterprise

7. General Test Parameters
Georgia Milestones
General Test Parameters
English Language Arts (ELA) will consist of 3 sections
Section 3 will focus mainly on writing
Mathematics will consist of 2 sections
including a short no-calculator sub-section in grades 6-high school – located at the beginning of Section 1
Science will consist of 2 sections
Remains GPS-aligned in (GSE field testing )
Social Studies will consist of 2 sections

8. Georgia Milestones: Unique Features
Features include:
inclusion of constructed-response items in ELA and mathematics, in addition to selected-response items
Inclusion of technology-enhanced items in ELA and mathematics
inclusion of a writing component (in response to text) at every grade level and course within the ELA assessment;
inclusion of norm-referenced items in every grade and content area to complement the criterion-referenced information and to provide a national comparison; and
transition to online administration over time, with online administration considered the primary mode of administration and paper-pencil available until transition is completed.

9. 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.

10. Policy Uses: Georgia Milestones
The End of Course (EOC) measures serve as the final exam and comprise 20% of a student’s final course grade
15% for students enrolled in grade nine for the first time prior to July 1, 2011
The End of Grade (EOG) measures help determine promotion/retention status in grade 3 (reading), grade 5 (reading and mathematics), and grade 8 (reading and mathematics)
A reading designation will be provided to inform promotion status – Below Grade Level requiring a retest in ELA (grades 3, 5, 8)
For mathematics, students in the Beginning Learner Achievement Level require a retest (grades 5 & 8).
Informs Georgia’s accountability measures
Provides a college and career readiness signal
Eligible students may seek to demonstrate subject area competency (“test-out”) before enrolling in a course with an associated EOC

11. Rule Waiver Has Expired
Last year’s waiver of the Rule listed below has expired:
Promotion, Placement, and Retention sections (3)(a), (3)(b), (3)(c)
The Summer 2017 EOG Retest Administration is scheduled for May 15 – July 21, Retests will be available in:
ELA in grades 3, 5, and 8
Mathematics in grades 5 and 8

12. Student Assessment Handbook (SAH) 2016-2017
NOW POSTED at: Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Information-For-Educators.aspx
Highlights/Updates for include:
Annual edits (dates, updated glossary, new weblinks, etc.)
Annual updates to forms, etc. at end of Handbook
Accommodations updates
Assessment program information/updates
Reminder:
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Fall Assessment Conference: Student Assessment Handbook (SAH) Overview
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pre-Registration Link:

13. Test Content Updates

14. Transition to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)
As was the case in , the following Georgia Milestones tests/content areas will be aligned to the GSE
All EOGs/EOCs in English Language Arts & Mathematics
In the areas of Science and Social Studies . . .
Revised content standards – the Georgia Standards for Excellence – were adopted by the State Board of Education for implementation in the school year.
In , the operational assessment of Science remains aligned to the GPS
Field testing of GSE-aligned items in this content area will occur during
In , the operational assessment of Social Studies remains aligned to the GPS
Current plans call for the operational assessment of the new GSE content standards in these two areas beginning in

15. Transition to the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)
Science and Social Studies
Committees of Georgia educators have recommended test blueprints revisions based on the new standards.
To prepare for operational administration, beginning with Winter EOC & Spring 2018 EOG, items will be field tested in Spring
This means students may not have received direct instruction on some concepts and skills but the purpose of the field test is to evaluate the items, not students.
The first administration of the GSE assessments in Science and Social Studies will be Winter 2017 (EOC) and Spring 2018 (EOC & EOG).
Fall Mid-Month administrations of the GSE forms for Physical Science, Biology, US History, and Economics will not be available; GPS-aligned forms will be available for make-ups and/or course completions.
It is possible we will need seek an SBOE waiver for the school year for the EOC given achievement standards will need to be revisited after the spring administrations. We anticipate that scores will be delayed for these content areas; districts and schools should plan accordingly.

16. Technology Enhanced (TE) Items
As planned and communicated, TE items will be included on the operational forms in ELA and Mathematics for the Winter 2016 EOC & Spring EOC & EOG.
these include multi-part/multi-select items worth 2 points
examples are included as part of the Experience Online Testing website
Assessment Guides & Study Guides are being updated, including TE examples
Blueprints have been updated and posted
TE items will be field tested in Science and Social Studies (grades 5 and 8 & EOC) in Spring 2017.

17. Scheduling and Administration Guidelines 2016-2017

18. End of Course (EOC) Assessments Specified high school courses
End of Grade (EOG) Assessments
Grades 3-8
State Testing Windows
Main Administrations
Winter 2016: 11/ /06
Spring 2017: 04/ /02
Summer 2017: 06/ /21
Mid-Month Administrations
August, September, October, November, January, February, and March (Specific dates appear on State Testing Calendar)
Main Administration
April 3 – May 5, 2017
Retest Administration (Gr. 3, 5, and 8)
May 15 – July 21, 2017
Local Testing Window
Can span the entire EOC State Testing Window (see SAH for specific parameters)
Nine – Twelve day window within the EOG State Testing Window
Structure
Paper/Pencil and online administration modes available for all content.
Mid-Months, Retests, and “Test-Out” attempts are online only.
For paper/pencil administrations an individual test booklet will be provided for each of the 10 EOCs
Paper/Pencil and online administration modes available for all content
For paper/pencil administration there will be one test booklet by grade containing all 4 EOG content areas
Order
Determined by School District
Eng. Lang. Arts, Mathematics, Science (Gr. 5 & 8), Social Studies (Gr. 5 & 8)

19. Test Administration Changes 2016-2017
New EOG scheduling flexibility – effective Spring 2017
Up to 9 days for paper-pencil mode
Up to 12 days for online/mixed mode
May administer all sections of a content area in one day – with what is currently called ELA Section 3 – being a stand-alone section on a day separate from Sections 1 & 2 or may administer one section per day (“2-day administration model”)
Senate Bill 364:
Removal of science and social studies testing in grades 3, 4, 6, and 7
Update to the INSIGHT secure browser available for download September 27, 2016
New iPad application available in Apple Store for use with new INSIGHT update that is available on 9/27/16
INSIGHT installation trainings: September 27 & October 4

20. End of Grade (EOG) Testing Schedule
Paper-Pencil Administrations: Systems shall designate a local testing window of up to nine (9) consecutive school days.
These nine days include designated times for “rolling make-ups” over the course of the window and/or designated make-up days.
The final day of the local window should allow for make-ups across all grades and content areas for use as necessary.
Online Administrations/Mixed Mode Administrations: Systems may extend their local testing window up to twelve (12) consecutive school days.
These twelve days include designated times for “rolling make-ups” over the course of the window and/or designated make-up days.
Paper administrations within a Mixed Mode window shall not exceed nine total days.
Some systems may find it necessary, within a same grade/mixed mode administration, to skip a day(s) of paper-pencil testing if it takes two or more days for their online test-takers to complete a grade-level content area.

21. End of Grade (EOG) Testing Schedule
Beginning in , additional flexibility is being provided so that systems may elect to schedule test administrations (paper-pencil, online, or mixed mode) using one of the two models noted below. Mathematics is used as an example below:
One-day administration: As in past years, all students in a grade take Mathematics/Sections 1 and 2 in one session that is divided by the break as prescribed in the test administration manual(s).
Two-day administration: All students in a grade test Mathematics/Section 1 on Monday and Mathematics/Section 2 on Tuesday.
This flexibility is available for each of the four content areas.  However, a system may, for example, elect to test ELA and Mathematics one section per day while continuing to administer both sections of Science and Social Studies in one day.
The decision to use this flexibility for the EOG (one-day or two-day administration) is a district-wide decision to be implemented in all schools in the district for the EOG.
The four content areas shall be administered in the following order: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Socials Studies.
GaDOE Assessment will continue to work with local systems to refine schedules and address any unique scheduling circumstances.

22. Minimum Time Per Section(s) Maximum Time Per Section(s)
Georgia Milestones Administration Times **Unchanged for Winter 2016 EOC & Spring 2017 EOC Mid-Months**
Content Area/Course
Test Section(s)
Minimum Time Per Section(s)
Maximum Time Per Section(s)
English Language Arts
1 and 2 60 75 3 70 90
Mathematics 85
Science 45
Social Studies
Note: These maximum time limits do not apply to those students who have the accommodation of extended time.

23. Under Consideration for Spring 2017 EOG & EOC
(*)Pending Proposal:
Beginning in Spring 2017, students take the 5- question section of the ELA test that contains the extended writing prompt (what is currently called ELA Section 3) on Day #1 of testing.
Within this section, students read two short passages, answer 3 multiple-choice and 1 constructed-response items, and then answer an extended-writing prompt.
The structure of this section remains the same – only it’s order in the administration is being considered.
This is being considered based on feedback as well as to allow additional time for scoring.

24. Minimum Time Per Section(s) Maximum Time Per Section(s)
Georgia Milestones Administration Times ** (*) Pending Proposal for Spring 2017 EOG & EOC and Beyond**
Content Area/Course
Test Section(s)
Minimum Time Per Section(s)
Maximum Time Per Section(s)
English Language Arts 1
(Former Section 3) 70 90
2 and 3
(Former Sections 1 & 2) 60 75
Mathematics
1 and 2 85
Science 45
Social Studies
Note: These maximum time limits do not apply to those students who have the accommodation of extended time.

25. General Scheduling and Administration Guidelines
For the EOG, students who are tested online must engage in online testing in all content areas.
In other words, a student who takes the Grade 5 ELA assessment online must also test online in Math, Science, and Social Studies.
The scheduled start date for an EOG grade-level content area or EOC content area must be consistent district-wide regardless of administration mode.
Ideally, each grade-level content area (EOG) or course area (EOC) should be scheduled for completion during the same week as its start date.
The exception to this, should it be necessary, is ELA Section 3(*).

26. General Scheduling and Administration Guidelines - continued
Breaks provided to students during a test administration must conform to directions in the Examiners Manual.
For instance, a lunch break of 25 minutes does not conform to this requirement and presents potential test security concerns.
Note: This does not apply to administrations where one section per day is administered given the nature of that model of scheduling.
Makeup Days/Sessions
Make-up days and/or sessions must be designated within the local testing window.
The last day of the local testing window should be scheduled as a makeup day to capture any remaining students who need to complete testing.
In addition to designated makeup days; makeup sessions can be scheduled, morning or afternoon, as time permits on other days during the local window. These are often referred to as “rolling make-ups”.

27. Comparing EOC & EOG Scheduling
Can the mode of administration (paper-pencil or online) vary for an individual student from one EOG grade-level content area/EOC to another?
Yes No
Are morning and afternoon sessions of the same EOG grade-level content area/EOC permitted?
Yes, but for Online Only
(Paper-Pencil PM make-ups allowed)
Are 1-day administrations permitted?
All students in a grade/course take and complete Sections 1 & 2 in one session that is divided by the break as prescribed in the test administration manual(s)
Are 2-day administrations permitted?
All students in a grade/course take and complete Section 1 on one day and Section 2 on the following day
Are districts limited to a prescribed number of days for their local testing window (within the state window)?
(Up to 12 consecutive school days for online/mixed mode)
Can a grade level content area (EOG) or an EOC be administered over multiple consecutive school days?
EOC example: Online capacity limitations, or high school scheduling constraints, require more than one or two days to complete all 9th Literature testing
EOG example: Online capacity limitations require more than one or two days to complete math testing for all 5th graders
Online Only

28. Scheduling for EOG Online
In order to maximize online testing capacity in grades 3-8, districts may stagger the scheduled start date for grade-level content areas provided the scheduled start date for each grade level content area is consistent district-wide.
For instance, Grade 3 ELA can be scheduled to start on a Monday and complete with Social Studies on Friday of the same week; Grade 4 ELA can then be scheduled to start on a later day that week.
Because the scheduled start date for EOG grade-level content must be consistent system-wide, considerations must be given to the various levels of student enrollment (and online testing capacity) across schools within a system. Larger schools, dependent upon their online capacity, would likely take longer to complete a grade- level content area than a smaller school.

29. Clarifying Scheduling for EOG Paper/Pencil Administrations
EOG Paper/pencil administrations must be scheduled, and administered, on a calendar that is consistent district-wide.
The scheduled start date, by grade level content area, must be the same for both paper/pencil and online administration modes.
For instance, all Grade 3 Math students (both paper and online) start testing in mathematics on the same day. Should there be a need for online test administrations to extend beyond one day in Grade 3 Math, paper/pencil administrations cannot begin for the next content (Science) until online test-takers are complete with Math.
The collection of enrollment counts (including paper/pencil and online numbers) will not be required until January So there is time to converse and plan for your Spring 2017 EOG window.

30. Considerations for Administering English Language Arts (ELA)
The ELA assessment for the End of Course (EOC) and the End of Grade (EOG) consists of 3 sections.
ELA Section 3 (*) is comprised of an extended constructed-response.
Because of the unique characteristics of the design of the ELA content area, special considerations MUST be considered when scheduling for administration (including make-ups).

31. Administering English Language Arts - continued
ELA Section 3 (*) should be the only content on which a student is assessed on the day it is scheduled, either as a main or makeup administration
An exception to this would occur should a student need to make up multiple content areas and there are not enough days left in the local testing window.
The administration of ELA Section 3 (*) must be scheduled:
1) on a school day that immediately follows the scheduled completion of ELA Section 2 and;
2) before the administration of a subsequent content area (make- ups can be an exception to this).

32. Administering English Language Arts - continued
If necessary, a student who was absent on Day 1 of ELA (Sections 1 & 2) and who returns on Day 2 of ELA Section 3 (*) . . .
may take ELA Section 3 (*) as scheduled to remain “on schedule” with their school/system/peers
Sections 1 & 2 can then be completed during a subsequent make-up administration.
For EOG, the scheduled main administration start date for ELA Section 3 (*) must be consistent district-wide by grade (3-8).
For EOC, the scheduled main administration start date for ELA Section 3 (*) must be consistent district-wide by course (9th Grade Literature, American Literature).

33. Scheduling EOG Retests Summer 2017
State Retest Window: May 15 – July 21, 2017
During the EOG enrollment count collection in January 2017, systems may select two, five-day windows for EOG retest purposes.
Five days allows for the 2-day administration of ELA, a 1-day administration of mathematics, and a 2-day set of dedicated make-up days
It is suggested that districts consider online testing for grades 3, 5, and 8 if technology capabilities permit.

34. GEORGIA MILESTONES EOC COURSES 2016-2017
Course ID
Course Name
Corresponding EOC
Ninth Grade Literature and Composition
9th Grade Literature
American Literature and Composition
American Literature
AP English Language and Composition
IB English B, Year One
IB English A Literature, Year One
IB English A Language & Literature, Year One
Biology I
Biology
AP Biology
IB Biology, Year One
Physical Science
United States History
US History
AP United States History
IB History of the Americas, Year One
Economics Business Free Enterprise
Economics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
IB Economics, Year One
Coordinate Algebra
Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A
Analytic Geometry
Accelerated Analytic Geometry B/Advanced Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A
Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II

35. Purposes of the EOC & Administration Windows
Fall Mid-Month (MM)
Winter Main Administration
Spring Mid-Month (MM)
Spring Main Administration
Summer Main Administration
August
Sept.
October
Nov.
January
February
March
Completion of Course
Yes
Makeup from Previous Admin.
Validation of Credit
Test Out
Retest
See Next Slide

36. EOC Retests & Administration Windows
Retest During Fall Mid-Month (MM)
Retest During Spring Mid-Month (MM)
Retest During Summer Main
Retest in August
Retest in Sept.
Retest in Oct.
Retest in Nov.
Retest in Jan.
Retest in Feb.
Retest in
March
Original EOC Admin.
Below
Score of 70
Spring MM
Fall MM
Fall MM
Spring
Spring Main
Winter Main
Summer Main
The following students are eligible to participate in EOC retest administrations:
Students who received a Grade Conversion Score below 70

37. Online Testing/Technology

38. Transition to Online Testing
Online administration will be the primary mode of administration for Georgia Milestones, with paper/pencil available until the transition is complete.
All schools are expected to conduct some degree of online testing.
The use of text-to-speech to deliver the oral reading accommodation is the preferred method of delivery.
Decisions should be based upon what is in the interest of individual students – taking into account district readiness for online testing.

39. Georgia Milestones by the Numbers….
Spring 2016
Approximately 3. 9 million tests administered, scored and reported.
Remember, each grade-level EOG consists of 4 tests.
Online Administrations
** All schools should conduct some degree of online testing **
When including the Winter 2015 EOC administration, 75% of tests were administered online during the administration.
Georgia Milestones
Spring 2015
Spring 2016
End of Grade
30%
55%
End of Course
71%
91%
Total
53%
73%

40. DRC INSIGHT and eDIRECT
DRC INSIGHT and eDIRECT will again be the platforms for online testing for Georgia Milestones.
Updated versions of DRC INSIGHT and Testing Site Manager (TSM) will be available Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
Until that date, continue to use the versions released last school year for the EOC Fall Mid-Month in September (Sept , 2016).
After 9/27/16, districts must use the new software for EOC Fall Mid- Month testing in October and all Georgia Milestones testing (EOC & EOG) that follows.
Note that the new iPad app can now only be obtained from the Apple Store.
The new app is not compatible with our current TSM version that will be in use for the September Mid-Month.
Options:
Hold off updating iPad app until 9/27 – using other devices for Sept. Mid- Month
Update iPad app and contact DRC Customer Support for TSM guidance/support

41. DRC INSIGHT and eDIRECT Changes
Overall testing experience for students remains unchanged.
Updates to INSIGHT were made to improve response transmission to DRC.
Improves both the direct transmission from the student workstation and cached responses from the TSM.
Updated Testing Site Manager (TSM), including new 64- bit version for Windows.
Details to be shared in training on 9/27/16 (repeated on 10/4).
Following these sessions, there will also be Q & A sessions specific to the following operating systems: Windows/MAC, iOS, and Chrome

42. Thin Clients/Desktop Virtualization
Note that DRC INSIGHT does support Thin Client solutions, including:
nComputing
Citrix
Wyse
VMWare
for non-audio test delivery.
Consult Technology Requirements document!
Schools that use Thin Client/Desktop Virtualization solutions will likely need to plan to use non-Thin Client configurations or administer Oral Reading accommodations via paper/human reader as audio delivery support is not ensured for Thin Clients. The use of a human reader will require that students are assigned a common form.
DRC Customer Service (for GA Milestones) can be reached at (866) ;

43. Scores & Reports

44. Spring 2017 Scoring and Reporting Timelines
We are continuing to work through the challenges encountered in Spring 2016.
There were a multitude of factors that contributed to the delays.
It is imperative we know when each district is testing so that we can plan accordingly.
Preliminary information on this front was collected during the recent Winter 2016 EOC Enrollment Count
In scheduling local windows, it is critical to factor in return of paper documents.
The clock begins when documents arrive at the scoring center.
As soon as we have details, we will share.

45. How will reports be received?
Report Type/Data File
eDIRECT
MyGaDOE Portal
Paper
Individual Student Report (ISR) X
Class Roster
Student Labels
Remediation/Retest Rosters (EOG Only)
Content Area Summary - School Level
Content Area Summary - System Level
Content Area Summary - State Level
Summary Report of All Student Populations - School Level
Summary Report of All Student Populations - System Level
Summary Report of All Student Populations - State Level
Student Data File – System (.xlsx only)
Student Data File - System (.txt and .xlsx)

46. Types of Reports Individual Student Report (ISR) Class Roster
Will receive both electronic and paper copies
Electronic via eDIRECT, paper via shipment
Class Roster
Electronic only via eDIRECT
Remediation/Retest Roster (EOG grades 3, 5, 8 only)
Student Labels
Content Area Summaries (School, System, State)
Electronic only via MyGaDOE Portal
Summary Report of All Student Populations (School, System, State)
System Student Data File – (Two delivery vehicles)
Electronic only via eDIRECT - .xlsx only
Electronic only via MyGaDOE Portal - .xlsx and .txt format (no extraction tool needed)

47. Types of Scores Scale Scores Achievement Level Cut Scores
Range varies depending on grade level and content area
Achievement Level Cut Scores
Developing Learner: 475
Proficient Learner: 525
Distinguished Learner: varies from 555 to 610
Grade Conversion Scores (EOC Only)
Grade Conversion Score Ranges
Beginning Learner: 0-67
Developing Learner: 68-79
Proficient Learner: 80-91
Distinguished Learner:

48. EOG Scale Score Range Content Area Grade
Lowest Obtainable Scale Score (LOSS)
Developing Learner
Cut Score
Proficient Learner Cut Score
Distinguished Learner
Highest Obtainable Scale Score (HOSS)
English Language Arts
Grade 3
180
475
525
581
830
Grade 4
210
574
775
Grade 5
587
760
Grade 6
140
599
820
Grade 7
165
592
785
Grade 8
225
730
Mathematics
290
580
705
270
585
715
265
725
285
700
740
275
579
755
Science
566
695
230
578
160
595
780
175
610
215
589
745
593
Social Studies
560
680
250
570
555
665
295
670
280
564
685
240
572

49. EOC Scale Score Range Content Area
Lowest Obtainable Scale Score (LOSS)
Developing Learner
Cut Score
Proficient Learner Cut Score
Distinguished Learner
Highest Obtainable Scale Score (HOSS)
9th Grade Literature & Composition
220
475
525
587
735
American Literature & Composition
190
590
750
Coordinate Algebra
215
594
790
Analytic Geometry
185
596
810
Algebra I
200
785
Geometry
180
815
Biology
140
609
820
Physical Science
145
604
U. S. History
765
Economics
610
830

50. Domain Signals English Language Arts Below Grade Level
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

51. ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Domain Signals
ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Remediate Learning
Monitor Learning
Accelerate Learning
Domain Performance:
What is the likelihood the student would achieve proficiency on the test given his/her performance in the domain?

52. 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.

53. Score Interpretation Guides (SIG)
Two Score Interpretation Guides (SIG) are published
One for the End of Grade measures and one for the End of Course measures
These guides will provide information regarding the Georgia Milestones tests and scores, including:
Sample student and summary reports with descriptions of terms
Types of test scores
Guidance for understanding test results
Achievement Levels

54. Achievement Level Descriptors
Sample Grade 3 ELA
ALD
Standard
Beginning Learner
Developing Learner
Proficient Learner
Distinguished Learner
Policy
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.
Range
A student who achieves at the Beginning Learner level tends to read and comprehend informational texts and literature that do not meet the demands of grade level texts that would signal this student is on track for college and career readiness and requires substantial instructional support to improve reading skills.
A student who achieves at the Developing Learner level tends to read and comprehend informational texts and literature of low-to-moderate complexity and sometimes struggle to meet the demands of grade level texts that would signal this student is on track for college and career readiness and requires some instructional support to enhance reading skills.
A student who achieves at the Proficient Learner level reads and comprehends informational texts and literature of moderate-to-high complexity and is meeting the demands of grade level texts that signal this student is on track for college and career readiness.
A student who achieves at the Distinguished Learner level reads and comprehends informational texts and literature of high complexity and is meeting and often exceeding the demands of grade level texts that clearly signal this student is on track for college and career readiness.
3.RL.1
Answers simple questions to demonstrate understanding of texts.
Answers questions to demonstrate understanding of texts, referring to texts as the basis for answers.
Asks and answers questions to demonstrate understanding of texts, referring explicitly to texts as the basis for answers.
Asks and answers complex questions to demonstrate understanding of texts, referring explicitly to texts as the basis for answers.

55. Achievement Level Descriptors
Sample Grade 3 Mathematics
ALD
Standard
Beginning Learner
Developing Learner
Proficient Learner
Distinguished Learner
Policy
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.
Range
A student who achieves at the Beginning Learner level demonstrates minimal command of the grade-level standards.
A student who achieves at the Developing Learner level demonstrates partial command of the grade-level standards.
A student who achieves at the Proficient Learner level demonstrates proficiency of the grade-level standards.
A student who achieves at the Distinguished Learner level demonstrates advanced proficiency of the grade-level standards.
3.NBT.1 3.NBT.2 3.NBT.3
Understands place value to 1000 and multiplies single-digit numbers.
Adds and subtracts within 1000.
Uses place value relationships to round numbers, multiplies whole numbers by multiples of ten, adds and subtracts fluently, and explains arithmetic patterns.
Recognizes that each place value, left to right, is ten times the one before it, rounding to specific whole-number place values, and multiplies multiples of ten by each other.

56. Calculators & Text-to-Speech (TTS)

57. Georgia Milestones Calculator Policy
Content Area
Grade Level/Course
Type of Calculator
Mathematics
Grades 3 – 5 EOG
Not Allowed
Grade 6 EOG
Basic1
Grades 7 – 8 EOG
Scientific or Basic1
Coordinate Algebra EOC &
Algebra I EOC
Graphing or Scientific
Analytic Geometry EOC &
Geometry EOC
Science
Physical Science EOC
Social Studies
Economics EOC
1Basic four-function calculator with square root and percentage functions. .
Calculators are not permitted on certain designated sub-sections of each mathematics test in grades 6-8 and high school.

58. Georgia Milestones Calculator Policy
Students and staff must adhere to the guidelines listed below and those that appear on subsequent slides. Given that technology changes rapidly, these guidelines may change at any time. A list of state approved calculators will not be issued.
It is incumbent upon the System Test Coordinators, School Test Coordinators, and Test Examiners to ensure all calculator policies are implemented and followed. Calculators may not be shared by students.
 The following devices/features are NOT allowed:
For Basic and Scientific calculators, devices that store text and/or have QWERTY keyboards or typewriter- like keyboards.
Calculators that have programs stored in the memory other than those that are factory installed
No cell phones, personal laptops, minicomputers, pocket organizers, iPods, and personal tablets
Calculators with beaming capabilities
Calculators with wireless communication technologies and/or Internet access
Calculators with built in Computer Algebra System – CAS
Calculators that make noise, have paper tape, or that have voice (*)
(*) Does not apply to talking calculators for students who may require that functionality per an IEP/IAP

59. Additional Calculator Considerations
Review calculator guidelines for elementary, middle, and high school very carefully as they vary.
In grades 6-8 and high school, mathematics test forms will have sections where calculator use is permitted and a short sub-section where calculator use is NOT permitted.
Test manuals will address this and will include script to address the logistics involved. Adherence, by examiners and students, will be critically important.
Calculators are NOT permitted as an accommodation in the No-Calculator sub-section in grades 6 – high school.
Questions from local schools regarding hand-held calculator models should be directed to the System Test Coordinator who can then contact the GaDOE Assessment Division if necessary.
Please do not refer school-level staff directly to GaDOE – this is important to ensure consistent information is shared across your district. Calculator questions that come to GaDOE from school-level staff will be forwarded to the System Test Coordinator for review.

60. Additional Calculator Considerations
One (1) allowable hand-held calculator is, once again, permitted in online testing environments during the school year
Districts may elect to allow use of only the online calculator; however, districts must ensure that all schools (and examiners) are consistent across the district
To allow, or not allow, hand-held devices in an online test setting is a district decision that should be consistent district-wide.
Calculator Policy is posted at: and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment- System.aspx.
INSIGHT will allow, where appropriate, for more than one calculator to be available online.
For example, in high school math, where a scientific or graphing calculator is allowable the online platform will provide for both to be available for student use.
Remember, calculators are NOT required for students to complete test items on Georgia Milestones They are an allowable tool where noted, but NOT required.

61. Graphing Calculators
Graphing Calculators and End of Course (EOC) Mathematics
Graphing calculators will be allowed for student use on the EOC mathematics tests ONLY.
Note: For Physical Science and Economics only a scientific calculator is allowed.
Given that many models of graphing calculators possess the ability to store text, and may prevent that feature from being disabled, it is required that System and School Test Coordinators, and Test Examiners, confirm prior to testing and immediately after testing (before dismissing students) that all graphing calculators are cleared of any stored text.
Should it be confirmed that a student either brought information into a test setting through stored text, or left the test setting with secure test information stored on a device, the student’s test will be invalidated.
Such an event must be reported to GaDOE
Georgia Milestones will provide an online graphing tool/calculator, where appropriate, for student use.

62. Oral Reading (Read-Aloud) Considerations
Text-to-Speech (TTS) is the preferred method of test administration (exception Signing of ELA Passages).
Headphones are required for online audio delivery
Remember, ACCESS for ELLs will require headphones & microphone
INSIGHT will provide an opportunity (behind a log-in) for students to practice with the text-to-speech (TTS) function
The TSM must be used to activate TTS
TTS is not supported in Thin Client configurations
IMPORTANT >> Remember, TTS must be designated/enabled for a student BEFORE they begin their test administration
Where a human reader delivers the accommodation, examiners must adhere to directions provided in the Read-Aloud Guidelines.
Assessment-System.aspx  
The chart of state-approved accommodations – both Conditional and Standard – can be found in the Student Assessment Handbook and the Accommodations Manual.

63. Important Dates & Resources

64. Georgia Milestones: State Testing Windows 2016-2017
DATE(S)
STATE TESTING WINDOW
Aug
End of Course Mid-Month Administration (including Retests)
Sep
Oct 11 (Tues.) - 21
Nov
Nov 28 - Jan 6
End of Course Winter Administration
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 3 - May 5
End of Grade Main Administration
Apr 24 - June 2
End of Course Spring Administration
May 15 - Jul 21
Grades 3, 5, and 8 Summer Retest Administration
Jun 19 - Jul 21
End of Course Summer Administration (including Retests)

65. GaDOE Data Collections Pre-ID for Georgia Milestones
Cycle #2 (EOC Winter Main 2017):
September 8-23, 2016
Cycle #3 (EOC & EOG Spring Main 2017):
January 10-26, 2017
For EOC:
Only students with “Yes” in the GaDOE Pre-ID file’s Online Indicator field will be loaded for online testing.
Paper labels will NOT be provided for those who are marked “Yes” in the Online Indicator field.
Paper labels will be provided only for those marked “No” in the Online Indicator field.
For EOG:
All students WILL be provided a paper pre-id label.
To supplement GaDOE’s Pre-ID collection, DRC’s INSIGHT platform will allow for the direct, secure uploading of online test-takers, just prior to test windows, should you have late additions.

66. Georgia Milestones: Key Dates 2016-2017
Pre-ID Cycle II (Winter EOC): September 8 -23
Availability of DRC INSIGHT software for local deployment: September 27
This install will also serve the January-March 2017 administration of ACCESS for ELLs
Availability of INSIGHT for test session creation, etc.: No later than Nov. 7
Winter 2016 EOC Paper Materials: Shipment begins Nov. 7
Winter 2016 EOC Main Administration: November 28-January 6
Spring 2017 EOC & EOG Enrollment Counts Collected: January 11-25
Pre-ID Cycle III (Spring EOC & Spring EOG): January 10-26
Spring 2017 EOC Mid-Month Administrations
January 17-27, February 13-24, March (“Test-Outs” allowed in March)
Posting of final Winter 2016 EOC electronic reports/files: Early February 2017
Shipment of final Winter 2016 EOC paper reports: Mid February 2017

67. Georgia Milestones: Key Dates 2016-2017
Availability of INSIGHT for EOG test session creation, etc.: No later than March 13
Spring EOG Paper Materials Delivery Begin: No later than March 20
Spring EOG Main State Testing Window: April 3-May 5
Availability of INSIGHT for EOC test session creation, etc.: No later than April 3
Summer EOC Enrollment Counts Collected: April 10-21
Spring EOC Paper Materials Delivery Begin: April 10
Summer EOG Retest Paper Materials Delivery Begins: Late April TBD
Spring EOC Main State Testing Window: April 24-June 2
Summer EOG Retest Administration Window: May 15 – July 21

68. Georgia Milestones: Key Dates 2016-2017
Availability of INSIGHT for EOC summer test session creation, etc.: No later than May 31
Summer 2017 EOC Paper Materials Delivery Begins: June 5
EOC Summer Main Administration: June 19-July 21
Retests & “Test-Outs” allowed
Posting of final Spring 2017 EOG electronic reports: TBD
Shipment of final Spring 2017 EOG paper reports: TBD
Posting of final Spring 2017 EOC electronic reports: TBD
Shipment of final Spring 2017 EOC paper reports: TBD

69. Georgia Milestones: Pre-Administration & Technology Training Dates 2016-2017
September 27 & October 4: INSIGHT Installation/Readiness
October 5, 6, & 7: INSIGHT Q & A’s (Windows/MAC, iOS, Chrome OS)
October 18, 19, and 20: Winter 2016 EOC Pre-Administration
October 31 & November 14: Winter 2016 EOC Online Test Set-Up Training
January 5 & 9: eDirect Spring/Summer Enrollment Count Training
February 14 & 21: INSIGHT Installation/Readiness
February TBD: INSIGHT Q & A’s (Windows/MAC, iOS, Chrome OS)
February 28, March 1, and March 2: Spring/Summer 2017 EOG and EOC Pre-Administration
March 6 & 13: Spring/Summer 2017 EOG and EOC Online Test Set-Up Training

70. Resources Available - Content Standards
GSE: English Language Arts & Mathematics
GPS (in ): Science and Social Studies
- Assessment Guides & Study/Resources Guides for Students & Parents
- Eliciting Evidence of Student Learning Modules
- Student Assessment Handbook
Overview webinar 9/15/15, 9:00 AM
Technology System Requirements (INSIGHT & TSMs)
Updated requirements to correspond to the 9/27/16 update to INSIGHT will be posted soon
- Georgia Online Formative Assessment Resource (GOFAR)
- Experience Online Testing Georgia - Public/Parent /Student Site (No secure log-in required)
Secure Practice Test (Secure log-in required within eDIRECT)
Test tickets are currently available in eDIRECT. . . for both EOC & EOG

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