Battlefield Title I presents
A Georgia Milestones Guide for Parents
Testing Calendar
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take the Georgia Milestones Assessment April 22nd - 26th.
April 22nd - ELA Writing
April 23rd - ELA Reading
April 24th - Math
April 25th - Science (5th grade ONLY)
April 26th, 29th - 30th -- Make-up Dates
What is the Georgia Milestones Assessment & what is its purpose?
Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students in 3rd - 8th grade will take an End-of-Grade (EOG) assessment in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while 5th & 8th grade will also take tests in Science.
More importantly, the Georgia Milestones is designed to provide students with information about their own achievement and readiness for their next level of learning.
What types of questions will our students see on the Georgia Milestones?
- Open-ended (constructed-response) items in English Language Arts assessment
- A writing component (in response to passages read) in the ELA assessment
- Multiple-choice items
- Technology-enhanced questions (ex: click and drag)
This assessment will be administered online. Special accommodations can be made for students who cannot interact with a computer or device due to their disability.
How is the Georgia Milestones Assessment Scored?
- Georgia Milestones measures how well a student has acquired the knowledge and skills outlined in the standards for their grade level.
- Students are not compared to each other but are measured on how well they are meeting these standards.
- Student achievement in each content area is classified into four performance levels called Achievement Levels.
- Scores are scaled so that they are comparable and carry the same meaning to all stakeholders (the state of Georgia, school systems, schools, teachers, parents, and the community).
- A range of scaled scores will fall into one of four Achievement Levels.
THIS IS NOT A PASS/FAIL TEST!
What are the BES School Goals for Student Learning on the GA Milestones?
BES School Goals for 2023 - 2024
The percentage of students (all grades) performing at level 3 or level 4 in
mathematics on the Georgia Milestones will increase by 10% during the 2023-2024 school year.
How can BES parents help our students prepare?
- Encourage your child to do their best and to use good test-taking skills, such as following directions carefully, avoiding careless errors, and reviewing their answers.
- Explain to your child that the purpose of this test is to show what they have learned in school. Point out that some items may be more difficult than others, so they should try not to get discouraged.
- Provide your child with opportunities to get plenty of sleep and to have a healthy breakfast and lunch.
- Arrive at school on time. Arriving on time ensures that your child is not rushed.
- Appreciate your child's hard work. Remember to ask your child about the test at the end of each day.
Students who are prepared, calm, and rested perform better on tests!
Additional GA Milestones information is available below.
Understanding assessment results - 3rd
Understanding assessment results - 4th
Understanding assessments results - 5th
Please take a moment to look over this material if you would like additional information about the GA Milestones Assessment.
Thank you!
Battlefield Elementary School Title I
Email: aherpst.bat@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Location: 2206 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, USA
Phone: 706-866-9183