End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments Flashcards

Which of the following is a primary purpose of the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments?

Answer: To measure student achievement of Georgia's academic standards at the course level

EOC assessments are designed to measure how well students have mastered the Georgia Standards of Excellence for a specific course.

The Georgia Milestones Physical Science EOC assesses knowledge in which two broad domains?

Answer: Chemistry and Physics

Physical Science EOC covers both chemistry concepts (matter, atomic structure) and physics concepts (forces, energy, waves).

Which accommodations are typically permitted for eligible students with disabilities during Georgia Milestones EOC testing?

Answer: Accommodations specified in a student's IEP or 504 Plan

Students with IEPs or 504 Plans receive accommodations specified in those plans, ensuring equitable access to the assessment.

In the context of Georgia Milestones EOC assessments, what does the term 'evidence-based selected response' mean?

Answer: Students select an answer and then identify text evidence that supports their choice

Evidence-based selected-response items ask students to first choose an answer and then select the textual evidence that best supports that answer.

Which Georgia Milestones EOC is most closely aligned to standards covering supply and demand, market structures, and personal finance?

Answer: Economics/Business/Free Enterprise

The Economics/Business/Free Enterprise EOC covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, market structures, and personal financial literacy.

How does Georgia use EOC assessment data at the school level?

Answer: EOC results contribute to the school's College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)

EOC results are a key component of the CCRPI, Georgia's school accountability system that measures overall school performance.

A student earning a 'Distinguished Learner' score on a Georgia Milestones EOC has demonstrated which level of achievement?

Answer: Superior mastery exceeding grade-level expectations

Distinguished Learner is the highest performance level, indicating the student has exceeded the standard with superior command of the content.