Georgia Milestones Assessment (EOG) 5/2/2019 3:08 PM Georgia Milestones Assessment (EOG) Grades 3-5 April – May 2019 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Purpose of Georgia Milestones Provides information on: How students are mastering the state-adopted content standards. Students’ readiness level for the next grade.

Content Areas Tested 3rd and 4th Grade English Language Arts (3 Sections) Mathematics (2 Sections) 5th Grade English Language Arts (3 Sections) Mathematics (2 Sections) Science (2 Sections) Social Studies (2 Sections)

Types of Questions Comparing/contrasting passages English Language Arts (3rd-5th grades) Selected Response (multiple choice) Constructed Response (short answer) Extended Response (writing a response) In Section 3 (ELA) students will read two passages and then answer questions: Comparing/contrasting passages Using a writing prompt to cite evidence to support their conclusions

Types of Questions Mathematics (3rd-5th grades) Selected Response (multiple choice) Constructed Response (short answer) Science and Social Studies (5th grade only) Selected Response

All students will complete the assessment online. Testing Format All students will complete the assessment online.

Testing Dates 3rd grade April 16, 17, 18 (ELA) April 24,25 (Math) 4th grade April 29, 30 and May 1 (ELA) May 6 and 7 (Math) 5th grade April 10, 11, 12 (ELA) April 22, 23 (Math) May 2, 3 (Sc and SS) Make-ups April 15, 18, 26 May 8, 9, 10

How Can I Be More Prepared as a Parent? http://www.gadoe.org For Parents: EOG Study Guides EOG Assessment Guides EOG Item & Scoring Samplers (Constructed Response) Test Blueprints For Students: On-line practice http://gaexperienceonline.com

Final tips… Get up in time to have a stress-free morning. Be at school on time during testing days. Eat a nutritious breakfast w/ some protein. Have positive, encouraging talks each morning. Try your best! Take your time! Don’t stress students out over the test. Remember… your child’s teacher has FULLY prepared them to be successful!!

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