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Dr. Mau

Ms. Windham

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Parent Presentation

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Agenda

  • Definition
  • Unique Features
  • Examining Item Types
  • General Test Parameters
  • Calculator Usage Policy
  • Parent & Teacher Resources
  • Assessment Dates
  • Questions and Answers

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WHAT IS THE �GEORGIA MILESTONES�ASSESSMENT SYSTEM?

Georgia Milestones

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Georgia Milestones

  • A comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school.  
  • Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science (8th grade), and social studies (8th grade).

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Georgia Milestones

  • Grades 3 – 8
    • End of Grade (EOG) in language arts, mathematics, science (8th only), social studies (8th only)

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  • High School
    • End of Course (EOC) in 9th Grade Literature & Composition, American Literature & Composition, Coordinate Algebra, Algebra I, Analytic Geometry, Geometry, Physical Science, Biology, US History, and Economics

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GENERAL TEST PARAMETERS

�Georgia Milestones �

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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
  • Social Studies will consist of 2 sections

Each section will be approximately 70 minutes. (Actual times on separate slide)

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UNIQUE FEATURES

Georgia Milestones

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What is different about� the new assessments?

  • Students will be asked not only what the answer is to a question, but why – i.e. how they know or what evidence supports their answer.
  • Open-ended items

(also known as constructed-response) asks students to provide both short answer and extended types of responses.

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Georgia Milestones: Item Types

  • Selected-Response [aka, multiple-choice]
    • all content areas
    • evidence-based selected response in ELA
  • Constructed-Response
    • ELA and mathematics
  • Extended (Constructed)-Response
    • ELA and mathematics
  • Technology Enhanced
    • to begin in 2016-2017 (EEE - Equation and Expression Entry)
    • Field Test Items

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EXAMPLE –

GRADE 6-8

READING AND WRITING

Examining �Georgia Milestones �Item Types

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ELA Score Rubric

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Key Findings From Pilots of �Formative Open-Ended Items

  • Overall performance shortfalls
    • Students were not familiar with these types of items
      • Many responded ‘dnk’ – as in ‘do not know’
    • Students did not show their work, detail their thoughts, rationales, cite evidence to support their answer or claim -
      • cited answer only – as if a multiple-choice item
    • Students did not read carefully and answer all parts of the question/item
    • Answers were too brief

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How Can You Prepare Your Student For Constructed Response Questions?

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Questions to Ask…

  • What does this possibly mean?
  • What makes you say that?
  • What Evidence do you have?
  • How do you know you are right?
  • How do you know that answer is wrong?

“Guided Oral Jousting/Coaching…”

A reasoned, logical, oral (and written) argument

  • Tell me, (Show me) how you got that answer…

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EXAMPLE – GRADE 6

MATHEMATICS

Examining �Georgia Milestones �Item Types

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6th Grade Standards for GMAS

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Sample Question

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How the question is scored

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EXAMPLE – GRADE 7

MATHEMATICS

Examining �Georgia Milestones �Item Types

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7th Grade Standards for GMAS

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Sample Question

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How the question is scored

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EXAMPLE – GRADE 8

MATHEMATICS

Examining �Georgia Milestones �Item Types

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8th Grade Standards for GMAS

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Sample Question

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How the question is scored

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Sample Question

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How the question is scored

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PARENT & EDUCATOR RESOURCES

�Georgia Milestones �

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PARENT RESOURCES

GADOE Parent Resources Website

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What will you see?

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Georgia Milestones:�6 - 8 Student Resources Available NOW

  • EOG Study/Resource Guides (Gr 6 & 7)

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6th Grade

7th Grade

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Georgia Milestones:�6 - 8 Student Resources Available NOW

  • EOG Study/Resource Guides (Gr 8)

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ELA

MATH

SCIENCE

GA HISTORY

New

Online

Platform

mentioned earlier

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SCORING

  • ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS
  • SCORE REPORTS
  • SCALE SCORE RANGES

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Georgia Milestones

Information�

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Transition to Georgia Milestones:�Resources Available NOW

  • ALD’s – Achievement Level Descriptors (show what a student should demonstrate to show mastery at that achievement level – NEW ITEM!

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  • Informational videos [parents, public & educators]

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  • Eliciting Evidence of Student Learning (Understanding and Using Constructed Response Items)

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4 ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS

  • Beginning Learners
  • Developing Learners
  • Proficient Learners
  • Distinguished Learners

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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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.

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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Achievement Levels

Developing Learners demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified by 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.

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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Achievement Levels

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.

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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Achievement Levels

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.

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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MetaMetrics Lexile Grade Level “Stretch” Bands

These Lexile bands are the basis for determining at what text complexity level students should be reading to be prepared for college and careers.

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EOG Scale Score Range

Content Area

Grade

Lowest Obtainable Scale Score (LOSS)

Developing Learner

Cut Score

Proficient Learner Cut Score

Distinguished Learner

Cut Score

Highest Obtainable Scale Score (HOSS)

English Language Arts

Grade 3

180

475

525

581

830

Grade 4

210

475

525

574

775

Grade 5

210

475

525

587

760

Grade 6

140

475

525

599

820

Grade 7

165

475

525

592

785

Grade 8

225

475

525

581

730

Mathematics

Grade 3

290

475

525

580

705

Grade 4

270

475

525

585

715

Grade 5

265

475

525

580

725

Grade 6

285

475

525

580

700

Grade 7

265

475

525

580

740

Grade 8

275

475

525

579

755

Science

Grade 3

275

475

525

566

695

Grade 4

230

475

525

578

730

Grade 5

160

475

525

595

780

Grade 6

175

475

525

610

780

Grade 7

215

475

525

589

745

Grade 8

165

475

525

593

785

Social Studies

Grade 3

275

475

525

560

680

Grade 4

250

475

525

570

700

Grade 5

290

475

525

555

665

Grade 6

295

475

525

560

670

Grade 7

280

475

525

564

685

Grade 8

240

475

525

572

715

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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Individual Student Report (ISR)

  • District receives electronic copies
  • School receives electronic copies
  • School receives Paper copies
  • Paper copies distributed
  • Parental Portal* updated with scores

Score Reports

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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End of Grade - Individual Student Report (ISR) Sample

** Illustration purposes only **

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

Richard Woods,

Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”

gadoe.org

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When you get your student scores, how do you read them?

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Georgia Milestones �2024 Assessment Dates

EOG – GR 3-8

APRIL 24 -May 7, 2025

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GEORGIA MILESTONES REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE AND IMPORTANTLY – AN OPPORTUNITY –

FOR OUR STATE AND OUR COMMUNITY

TO RECALIBRATE

AND REFOCUS

ON TEACHING AND LEARNING AS A PRIMARY EMPHASIS WITH

ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY SERVING A SUPPORTING ROLE.

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How Can I Help My Child at Home?

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  1. Talk with your child about the assessment.
  2. Make sure your child is getting adequate sleep and a nutritious breakfast.
  3. Encourage your child.
  4. Stress the importance of doing their best on the test.
  5. Be positive!

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Experience Online Testing Georgia�Applicable to both �EOC and EOG measures

NEW VERSION –

Available NOW

  • Online Practice Center

(to aid students in gaining familiarity for DRC’s online test administration system)

Available approximately 3 weeks before tests -

A secure online practice experience opens for students

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  • This practice site lets students see what Georgia Milestones testing online is like.
  • Parents, Students and Teachers will find:
    • General items from four content areas that reflect three grade bands. 
    • Items do not necessarily reflect of the range of content or challenge that students will experience on actual tests. 
    • Three short accommodated demonstration tests – Screen Reader, High Contrast, and Large Font.
    • http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/

Available NOW

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Questions & Answers