Before the Test
What is considered a healthy breakfast?
Something nutritious, not too sweet or too heavy.
What subjects will I be tested on?
3rd Grade -Reading, ELA, and Math
4th Grade - Reading, ELA, and Math
5th Grade -Reading, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
What happens if I get nervous right before the test begins?
Close your eyes and take some big deep breaths.
What time should you go to bed the night before each section of a test?
Between 8:30 and 9:00 pm.
Why do you take the Georgia Milestone test?
To see what you have learned and how well you have mastered the standards
Is the test going to be on my level?
Some questions may be easy and some may be more difficult. There will also be field questions on the test that don't count against your score.
What happens if I arrive to school late or after the test has already begun?
If you arrive after the test has begun, you will be sent to the media center until after that testing session has ended. You will then be tested later on that day by another teacher in the building.
What are the testing dates?
3rd - 4/21 - ELA Section 1
4/22 - ELA Section 2
4/23 - ELA Section 3
5/7 - Math Section 1
5/8 - Math Section 2
4th - 4/30 - Math Section 1
5/1 - Math Section 2
5/4 - ELA Section 1
5/5- ELA Section 2
5/6 - ELA Section 3
5th Grade - 4/14 - ELA Section 1
4/15 - ELA Section 2
4/16 - ELA Section 3
4/20 - Science 1 & 2
4/27 - Math Section 1
4/28 - Math Section 2
4/29 - Social Studies Section 1 & 2
What is the most important thing I need to do on test day?
Listen and follow directions carefully. Take your time and read the questions and answers carefully.
When will students have restroom breaks?
Before the test begins. Only extreme emergencies will go during the test. Besides, you will lose time if you interrupt your session.
What type of questions will I have on the test?
Multiple choice, constructed response, and a writing component
Will I still be able to use my test taking strategies on the computer?
Yes, the online test is set up with all of the tools such as underlining, highlighting and more. You will also be able to go back and review the passage as often as needed.
How have your prepared for the big test all year at school?
By staying focused on teaching and learning
What is the correct name for the big test?
The Georgia Milestone Assessment System
What can I do to prepare myself for testing?
Read every night, complete my class and homework, do my best every day