How do I prepare for Georgia Milestones?

Let’s get into it!

  1. Treat your kids as stakeholders in their own studies.
  2. Encourage your kids to set goals.
  3. Encourage self-reflection.
  4. Build test-taking stamina.
  5. Read a little every night.
  6. Praise the process.
  7. Create a quiet study area.
  8. Review grades/speak with teacher.

Can you skip Georgia Milestones?

Georgia students take the Milestones test, and there is no official policy that allows them to opt out. However, the state Department of Education provides guidance for what schools must do if parents refuse the test.

What is the end of the year test called in Georgia?

(EOCT)
End of Course Testing (EOCT) One additional retest is allowed. Students must pass all areas to graduate from high school. When: Given at the end of a course (either December or May). How to prepare: The tests are based on Georgia Performance Standards.

Is Georgia Milestones online?

The Georgia Department of Education offers the updated Experience Online Testing Georgia website – a demonstration test for each content area: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Can parents opt out of standardized testing in Georgia?

Parents/Guardians who choose to disallow participation in state-mandated testing must submit a written statement to the building principal prior to the actual dates of testing, documenting their intention to have their child not participate in the Georgia Milestones.

How long does it take for Georgia Milestones results?

As such, Georgia Milestones serves as a key component of the state’s accountability system – the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). GMAS student results are typically available within two weeks of the last day of testing.

What happens if you fail an EOC in Georgia?

Students who fail an EOC assessment taken during the spring administration may retake the test during the following summer retest administration. Students who have transferred to GCA from a home study program or unaccredited private school may take EOC assessments to validate credit for courses previously taken.