1. Dutchtown Elementary School Curriculum Night March 19, 2015
Dr. Winnie Johnson, Principal Dr. Shelia Korvayan, Assistant Principal

2. Henry County School’s Spring 2015 Testing Schedule
Date
Content Area
Administration Mode
Grade Level
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
ELA Part I/II
Paper/Pencil & Online
Grade 3 and Grade 5
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Online
Grade 4
Thursday, April 16, 2015
ELA Part III
Grades 3 - 5
Friday, April 17, 2015
Make-Up
Monday, April 20, 2015
Math
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Science
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Grade 3 - 5
Monday, April 27, 2015
Social Studies
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

3. Georgia Milestones Features
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.

4. Georgia Milestones Features
Transition to Online
Year 1: minimum of 30% online
4th grade students
Students with certain accommodations
Year 3: minimum of 80% online
Year 5: minimum of 100% online
Paper/pencil versions will be available for the small number of students who cannot interact with computer due to their disability. Braille forms will be available.

5. Administration Times
A section may not be stopped until the minimum allotment of time has expired. If students are still productively engaged with the test content, the maximum amount of time, per section, may be given in 10 minute increments.
Note: These time limits do not apply to those students who have the accommodation of extended time.

6. Georgia Milestones General Test Parameters: ELA
Writing at Every Grade
All students will encounter an extended constructed-response item allowing for narrative prose, in response to text, within first or second section of the test (contributes to the writing score).

7. Sample 3rd grade Language Arts Constructed Response Question

8. Sample 3rd grade Language Arts Selected-Response Question

9. Sample 3rd grade Math Extended Response Question

10. Sample 3rd grade Math Selected-Response Question

11. How can I help prepare my student?
The night before the test…
Make sure that your child doesn’t go to bed angry
Plan ahead to stay away from known problems
Build up your child by letting them know that you are proud of them and know they will do their best.
such as: eliminating answers to make your best guess; going back to the questions that were difficult for you and Use the information in the passage to pick your answer ( NOT your life!)

12. How can I help prepare my student?
The night before the test…
Have your child pack his/her book bag and place it by the door
If your child wears glasses, make sure
they are packed!
Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest
Minimum of 9 hours of sleep is needed
for our students.
such as: eliminating answers to make your best guess; going back to the questions that were difficult for you and Use the information in the passage to pick your answer ( NOT your life!)

13. How can I help prepare my student?
The morning of the test…
Have your child get ready early to avoid hurrying. Testing begins at 7:45 a.m.
Leave early to allow enough time for traffic.
Have your child dress in something he/she likes and that is familiar. Being comfortable is important.

14. How can I help prepare my student?
The morning of the test…
Be positive when you send your child to school. Encourage them to try hard and do their best.
Have your child eat a good breakfast, but not a heavy one.

15. Free Breakfast on ALL testing dates for ALL Students
(Please arrive by 7:20)

16. How can I help my student?
After the test…
Ask your child about the test.
Acknowledge your child for trying hard on the test.
When you get the test results for your child, don’t compare her performance with that of other children.
Talk to you child’s teacher with any questions that you might have.

17. Transition to Georgia Milestone Resources
Georgia Department of Education’s site at:
Experience Online Testing Georgia practice site at
National PTA Parent’s Guide to New Tests in Georgia at

18. Questions??? Thank you for your attention and have a great evening!
Darlene Hackney, Counselor

19. Please visit your child’s class for…‘
‘We Are a Family of Learners.’