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Please review the tips below and click on the links provided!

Georgia Milestones is administered primarily on the computer and includes the following features:

  • ​Technology-enhanced items in all grades and courses,

  • ​​Open-ended (constructed response) items in English language arts in all grades and courses,

  • A writing component (in response to passages read by students) at every grade level and course within the English language arts assessment,

  • A reported Lexile score based on the English language arts assessment in all grades and courses, and

  • ​Estimated norm-referenced performance ranges for all grades and courses.

Students who are prepared, calm, and rested perform better on tests. Here are some of the many ways to help your student approach assessments in a relaxed, positive way:

  • Encourage your student to employ good study and test-taking skills: following directions carefully, avoiding careless errors, and reviewing work.

  • Point out that some test items may be more difficult than others.

  • Be certain your student gets plenty of sleep and has a healthy breakfast and lunch. Taking tests is hard work for many students and can require a lot of energy.

  • Be certain your student is at school on time. Rushing and worrying about being late could affect performance on the tests.

  • Remember to encourage  your student to do their best on their assessments each day.

  • Encourage your student to practice using the online system at: http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/ 

Additional GMAS resources for families can be found here (GaDOE site with list of resources linked).

GaDOE Study/Resource Guide for Students and Parents (detailed overview of EOG and EOC GMAS)

Social Studies Parent/Student GaDOE Online Tools 

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ECCSS Adjusts State Testing Schedule to Provide Additional Days of Instruction

Evans County Charter School System (ECCSS) has successfully added days of instruction prior to state testing for its students in third through twelfth grades after the state approved its request to push back scheduled dates to administer the Georgia Milestones tests. Students in third through eighth grade will gain 10 days of instruction; students taking high school courses will gain five days of instruction. 

This year the school district was forced to close for 15 days due to weather events. Making this testing schedule adjustment will allow teachers and students more time to  prepare for the state’s required tests. Please see the adjusted testing windows in the first table below. Schools will provide additional assessment information prior to GMAS.

Click the link below to see the updated spring assessment schedule, links to assessment resources, and contact info if you have questions or need additional information!

UPDATED 24-25 Spring Assessment Schedule and Student/Parent/Family Assessment Resources