Upcoming Student Assessments 2023-2024

1. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
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Upcoming
Student
Assessments
2023-2024
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2. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
Georgia Milestones Website

3. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
Georgia Milestones
What is the purpose of the GMAS?
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones) is a
comprehensive assessment system spanning grades 3 through high school.
Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the
knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in
English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
High school or middle school students will take End-of-Course (EOC)
assessments in the following courses:
• American Literature & Composition
• Algebra I
• Biology
• US History

4. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
Georgia Milestones
General Test Parameters
• American Lit. will consist of 3 sections.
• Section 1 will focus on writing.
• Algebra 1 will consist of 2 sections.
• Calculators will be provided online as a tool for student use.
• Biology will consist of 2 sections.
• U.S. History will consist of 2 sections.

5. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
Georgia Milestones Test
Administration Times
Content Area/Course
Test
Section(s)
Typical Testing
Minutes Per
Section(s)
Maximum
Minutes Per
Section(s)
American Literature 1 45-65 90
American Literature 2 and 3 40-60 80
Algebra 1
1 and 2 30-50 65
Biology 1 and 2 20-30 40
U.S. History 1 and 2 15-25 35
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6. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
End of Course Scores
• The End of Course (EOC) Milestones Test score will
be 10% of the student’s final course grade.
• Achievement Levels
• Beginning Learner (Level 1)
• Developing Learner (Level 2)
• Proficient Learner (Level 3)
• Distinguished Learner (Level 4)
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7. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
Achievement Levels
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Beginning Learners do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at
this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need
substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level or course 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/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need
additional academic support to ensure success in the next grade level or course and to be on track
for college and career readiness.
Proficient Learners demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade
level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are prepared for
the next grade level or course and are on track for college and career readiness.
Distinguished Learners demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary
at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are
well prepared for the next grade level or course and are well prepared for college and career
readiness.

8. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
Important Testing Dates
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DATE/TIME TEST
Monday, December 4, 2023 (9:00 a.m.) American Lit.—Section 1 (writing)
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (9:00 a.m.) American Lit.—Sections 2 & 3
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (9:00
a.m.)
Algebra —Sections 1 & 2
Thursday, December 7, 2023 (9:00 a.m.) US History—Sections 1 & 2
Friday, December 8, 2023 (9:00 a.m.) Biology–Sections 1 & 2

9. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
What Can Parents Do To
Help Students on Test Day?
• Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before
the test.
• Help your child as much as possible to clear his/her
schedule of other activities that might make them overly
tired during the testing window.
• Make sure your child eats well for dinner the night before
the test, and eats a nutritious breakfast on the morning of
the test.
• Encourage your child to read the questions carefully,
avoid careless errors and review their work on the test.
• Make sure your child is on time to school the day of the
test because students cannot enter the testing room late.
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10. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
What Can Parents Do To
Help Students on Test Day?
• Do not schedule any appointments on test days.
• If an appointment (ex. doctor/dentist) becomes necessary,
schedule it in the afternoon and NOT the morning.
• Remind your child that cell phones, Smart watches,
earpods, etc. WILL NOT BE ALLOWED in the testing
room.
• Your child’s test could be invalidated by the State if a cell
phone is found in his/her possession during the test.
• If at all possible, cell phones and other electronic devices
should remain at home on testing days.
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11. Richard Woods,
Georgia’s School Superintendent
“Educating Georgia’s Future”
gadoe.org
Other Tests
• SAT
• ACT
Please see Mrs. McFadden, CCI Counselor, for more
information about these tests.
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