1. Georgia Milestones Assessment (EOG)
5/2/2019 3:08 PM
Georgia Milestones Assessment (EOG)
Grades 3-5
April – May 2019
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2. Purpose of Georgia Milestones
Provides information on:
How students are mastering the state-adopted content standards.
Students’ readiness level for the next grade.

3. 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)

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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!!

10. Questions