Middle School Parent College 2016 GEORGIA

ScienceSocial StudiesGrade Level/CourseType of CalculatorGrades 3-5Not AllowedGrade 6Basic1Grades 7 and 8Basic1 or ScientificCoordinate AlgebraScientific or GraphingAnalytic GeometryScientific or GraphingAlgebra IScientific or GraphingGeometryScientific or GraphingPhysical ScienceBasic1 or ScientificEconomicsBasic1 or Scientific1 Theonline calculator will be a basic four function calculator; a hand-held basiccalculator can have square root and percentage functionsCalculators are not permitted on Section 1, Part A, of each mathematics test in grades 6–8and high school. Calculators are not permitted at all in grades 3–5 mathematics.

ONLINE BASIC CALCULATORNote:Where Basic calculators areallowed, hand-held models arepermitted to contain % andSquare Root functions (sinceit’s very difficult to find Basicmodels for purchase withoutthese functions).

GEORGIA MILESTONES SOCIAL STUDIESGeneral Test ParametersTotal Number of Items: 75 / Total Number of Points: 55Breakdown by Item Type:Criterion-Referenced 45 Selected Response (worth 1 point each)Norm-Referenced Total Number of Items: 20 (approximately 10 of which contribute to CR score)Embedded Field Test Total field test items: 10

GEORGIA MILESTONES SCIENCEGeneral Test ParametersTotal Number of Items: 75 / Total Number of Points: 55Breakdown by Item Type:Criterion-Referenced 46 Selected Response (worth 1 point each)Norm-Referenced Total Number of Items: 20 (approximately 9 of which contribute to CR score)Embedded Field Test Total field test items: 9

GEORGIA MILESTONES RESULTS Will be returned in the springThere is a brochure – A Parent’s Guide tothe Individual Student Report forElementary and Middle School End ofGrade Assessments – which providesadditional information about the studentreport.Will include criterion- and norm-referencescores

ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS Beginning Learners do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skillsnecessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s contentstandards. The students need substantial academic support to be prepared for the nextgrade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness. Developing Learners demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skillsnecessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s contentstandards. The students need additional academic support to ensure success in the nextgrade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness. Proficient Learners demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at thisgrade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The studentsare prepared for the next grade level or course and are on track for college and careerreadiness. Distinguished Learners demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skillsnecessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s contentstandards. The students are well prepared for the next grade level or course and are wellprepared for college and career readiness.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION POLICYState Board Rule 160-4-2-.11 Promotion,Placement, and Retention OCS Local Board Policy IHE – Promotion andRetention Retests in ELA and Mathematics are given afterthe scores are received in May.

GEORGIA MILESTONES: RESOURCES Ancillary support resources, such as Assessment Guides Student Study Guides Informational videos [parents & public /educators] Online Practice Center (to aid students in gaining familiarity withthe online test administration system)

GEORGIA MILESTONESThank You for Attending TonightAmy PerryDirector of Secondary Education/CTAEaperry@oconeeschools.org706-769-5130 x1306

What? Georgia Milestones Assessment System is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school. (GA DOE) When? Georgia Milestones End of Grade (grades 3-8) are given at the end of each school year. Who? All students in grades 3 through 8 take the Georgia Milestones End of G