1. A Parent Information Presentation
October 27, 2016
Miller Elementary
Third Grade
Georgia Milestones Assessment Introduction Spring 2017 Testing Dates April 10th – April 28th
A Parent Information Presentation

2. What is the Georgia Milestones Assessment
Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills in the state-adopted content standards. The test contains open-ended questions in ELA and math, a writing assessment in ELA, and multiple choice questions.
Students in grades 3 – 8 take End-of-Grade (EOG) measures in:
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

3. Let’s look at a sample question
English Language Arts

4. Key assumptions
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Add your procedure here

5. Key Findings / Results 1

6. Let’s look at sample questions
Mathematics

7. Key Findings / Results 2

9. What are the achievement levels for Georgia Milestones?
Beginning Learners: Students do not demonstrate proficiency (Needs substantial academic support to prepare for the next grade)
Developing Learners: Partial proficiency (Needs additional academic support for success in next grade)
Proficient Learners: Proficiency in knowledge and skills (Prepared for next grade)
Distinguished Learners: Advanced proficiency (Well prepared for next grade)

10. Promotion/Retention
In grades three, five, and eight, Georgia Milestones results inform promotion/retention decisions in:
Reading (grades 3, 5, & 8)

11. What should I do now?
Work daily with your child on third grade’s reading and writing goals outlined in your School-Parent compact
Make sure your child is practicing typing
Stay in contact with your child’s teacher to know your child’s academic progress
Make plans now to attend the next Milestones workshop on January 26, 2017 at either 9am, 12:15pm or 6pm
Don’t stress about the test!!

12. References Georgia Department of Education website http://www. gadoe

13. Please complete and return an exit survey!
Questions?
Please complete and return an exit survey!