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PARENTSTopic: New Georgia

Milestones Assessment

System (GMAS)

Our New Georgia State

Assessment

Georgia

Milestones

Assessment

System

Features of Georgia Milestones

Item TypesSelected-Response [aka, multiple-choice]

all content areas

evidence-based selected response in ELA

Constructed-Response

ELA and mathematics

Extended-Response

ELA and mathematics

What grade levels will be tested, when will

the test be administered and when will we

receive the results?

3rd-8th Grade

April 11th-May 2nd, 2016

Test will be administered online

Expecting to receive results for 3rd

& 5th grade in two weeks.

GMAS ADMINISTRATION

HOUSTON COUNTY MILESTONE EOG SCHEDULE - 100% ONLINE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 1

April 11-15 Grades 5 & 8

ELA 1 & 2 (AM & PM)

ELA 3 (AM & PM)Mathematics

(AM & PM)Science (AM &

PM)Social Studies

(AM & PM)

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 5 and 8 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 5 and 8 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 5 and 8 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 5 and 8 tests.

Week 2

April 18 - 22 Grades 3 & 7

ELA 1 & 2 (AM & PM)

ELA 3 (AM & PM)Mathematics

(AM & PM)Science (AM &

PM)Social Studies

(AM & PM)

On-going Make-

ups for

previously

administered

Grade 5 and 8 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 3, 5, 7 and 8 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 3 and 7 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 3 and 7 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 3 and 7 tests.

Week 3

April 25 - 29 Grades 4 & 6

ELA 1 & 2 (AM & PM)

ELA 3 (AM & PM)Mathematics

(AM & PM)Science (AM &

PM)Social Studies

(AM & PM)

On-going Make-

ups for

previously

administered

Grade 3 and 7 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 3, 4, 6 and 7 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 4 and 6 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 4 and 6 tests.

On-going Make-

ups for previously

administered

Grade 4 and 6 tests.

Make up Request for 4th and 6th

Social Studies ONLY

May 2nd

Make-ups for

Friday April

29th administrati

on of Grade 4

and 6 Social

Studies tests ONLY

Achievement Levels Beginning Learners do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and

skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level and to be on track for college and career readiness.

Developing Learners demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need additional academic support to ensure success in the next grade level and to be on track for college and career readiness.

Proficient Learners demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are prepared for the next grade level and are on track for college and career readiness.

Distinguished Learners demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level and content area of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are well prepared for the next grade level and are well prepared for college and career readiness.

Promotion and Retention

Policy

3rd Graders scoring below 475 in ELA will have

the opportunity to retest in May to determine

promotion/retention status.

5th Graders scoring below 475 ELA and 475 in

math will have the opportunity to retest in

May to determine promotion/retention

status.

How can TEACHERS help?

GOFAR (Georgia Online Assessment

Resource)

Pre/Post Tests

Saturday School

After school-tutoring

Warrior ER Time Remediation/Enrichment

How can PARENTS help?