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Milestones Testing

Milestones Testing

The Georgia Milestones End of Grade is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school.  The Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the content standards in the core content areas.  It is designed to provide information about student achievement and readiness to move on to the next level of learning. At White Oak, we administer the Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessments to students in grades 3-5 to measure achievement in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science (Grade 5 only). Testing will be administered over three to five days, depending on the grade level.  See the testing calendar for specifics. 

Experience Online Testing Georgia 

The Georgia Milestones tests measure what students in grades 3 through high school have learned. Many students will take the tests online.

​This practice site lets students see what testing online is like. Parents and educators are welcome to try it too. The items on the demonstration tests are general and are organized into three grade bands:

  • Grades 3–5
  • Grades 6–8
  • High School Content Areas

The items do not necessarily represent the specific grade-level content that students learn daily in their classrooms. The primary purpose is to let students experience, firsthand, the functionality of the online testing platform. The sample tests are not graded.

​Technical documentation, tutorials, and a link to your online experience can be found online. Link: Experience Online Testing Georgia

Tips to Help Prepare Your Students For Successful Testing Days

  • Get plenty of rest the night before.

  • Eat a nutritious breakfast before the test. Avoid high-sugar foods.

  • Wear comfortable clothes.

  • Arrive at school on time. You will feel more relaxed if you’re not rushed, so wake up a few minutes early.

  • Relax. You’ll do better if you don’t worry. Try to remember that the results of tests help your teachers plan for your education. It’s your time to “show what you know.”

If you are “stressed out” about your test, here are four stress-busting strategies:

  1. Slow down and relax;

  2. Take slow, deep breaths;

  3. Close your eyes and think positive thoughts; and

  4. Take a moment to prepare for the test. Be sure you have sharp pencils, a good eraser, and blank scratch paper.