2. Goals for Tonight Present the new Georgia Milestones Assessment System
Discuss Our Instructional Strategies
Discuss Your Role in supporting your child
Answer Questions

3. Georgia Milestones Online Administration
Online administration will be the primary mode of administration for Georgia Milestones.
Online practice test will be available for students

4. Georgia Milestones: Unique Features
Item Types
Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choice]
all content areas
evidence-based selected response in ELA
Constructed-Response
ELA and mathematics
Extended-Response
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.

5. Examining Georgia Milestones Item Types
Example – Grade 3 Mathematics – Fractions

6. Multiple Choice Which fraction is greatest? A B C D A B C
Click to answer the item.
Click to transition to CR item. D
The content and presentation of these items are for illustrative purposes only.

7. Constructed Response >
George and Ana each had a 12-inch pizza. Both pizzas were split into 8 equal pieces. The shaded pieces are the portion of their pizzas that George and Ana ate. Express in fractions how much pizza George and Ana ate. Use the symbol <, =, or > to show who ate more pizza.
George Ana
Click to answer the item.
Click to transition to CR item.
George Ana
>
The content and presentation of these items are for illustrative purposes only.

8. Constructed Response George Ana 12 inches 9 inches George Carlos
George
Ana
12 inches
9 inches
George
Carlos
Click to answer the item.
Click to transition to CR item.
12 inches
12 inches
The content and presentation of these items are for illustrative purposes only.

9. General Test Parameters
Georgia Milestones
General Test Parameters
ELA will consist of 3 sections, 1 of which will focus mainly on writing
Mathematics will consist of 2 sections
Each section will be approximately 70 minutes.

10. Georgia Milestones Writing at Every Grade
All students will encounter a constructed-response item allowing for a narrative reflection, in response to a text, within the first or second section of the test.
Within the writing section of the test, students will read a pair of passages and complete a series of “warm-up” items:
3 selected-response items asking about the specific features of each passage and comparing/contrasting between the two passages
1 constructed-response item requiring linking the two passages
1 writing prompt in which students must cite evidence to support their conclusions, claims, etc.
Genres
Writing prompts will be informative/explanatory or opinion/argumentative depending on the grade level. Students could encounter either genre.
Warning: Students who simply rewrite excerpts from the passage(s) to illustrate their point(s) will not receive favorable scores.

11. Test Scores
An achievement level is a range of scores that defines a specific level of student performance. There are four achievement levels for each EOG assessment: Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, and Distinguished Learner.

12. Beginning Learner
Beginning Learners 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.

13. Developing Learners
Developing Learners 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.

14. Proficient Learners
Proficient Learners 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.

15. Distinguished Learners
Distinguished Learners 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.

16. Interpreting Lexile Measures
A Lexile measure is a standard score that matches a student’s reading ability with the difficulty of textual material. Students in grades 1 through 12 typically score in a range from Beginning Reader (BR) to 1600L.
3rd Grade
520L to 820L
*670 goal

17. Test Scores Breakdown Beginning Learner Developing Learner
Proficient Learner
Distinguished Learner
ELA
Math

18. Instructional Strategies
Teachers model the “thinking process” of answering constructed response questions.
Formative Assessments used in unit lessons will follow the format of new assessments.
Students will have opportunities for practicing these types of assessments.
The rigor of academic expectations will increase.

19. Your Role
Support your child by asking thought-provoking questions. Ask, “Why do you think that is the answer?”
Check understanding by reviewing assessments that are sent home.
READ with your child and then talk about what you have read. Have your kids PROVE their answers!
Let your child assist you in problem-solving activities.
Reassure your child with confidence to lower any stress concerning the assessment.

20. Helpful Sites

21. QUESTIONS???
How do I help my child prepare for the Georgia Milestones?