End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments Flashcards

Which testing window format is used for Georgia Milestones EOC assessments?

Answer: Schools may administer EOCs at the end of each semester the course is completed

Georgia Milestones EOC assessments are administered at the end of the semester when the course is completed, so schools have both fall and spring windows.

Which of the following statements about the Georgia Milestones Algebra I EOC is accurate?

Answer: It may be taken by middle school students who complete Algebra I early

Accelerated middle school students who complete Algebra I are required to take the Algebra I EOC, regardless of grade level.

What is the role of the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) in administering EOC assessments?

Answer: GaDOE writes all test items and manages statewide test security and reporting

GaDOE is responsible for developing test content, setting performance standards, maintaining test security, and reporting results statewide.

Which technology feature is commonly used in Georgia Milestones EOC technology-enhanced items?

Answer: Drag-and-drop, multi-select, or fill-in-the-blank digital interactions

Technology-enhanced items use digital interactions such as drag-and-drop, multi-select grids, and fill-in-the-blank to assess skills beyond simple multiple choice.

Under Georgia's EOC policy, which students are exempt from taking an EOC assessment?

Answer: No students are exempt; all students taking the course must test

All students enrolled in an EOC course must take the corresponding assessment; there are no exemptions based on grades or prior tests.

The Georgia Milestones American Government/Civics EOC primarily assesses student knowledge of which content area?

Answer: The structure, functions, and principles of the US government and civic participation

The American Government/Civics EOC covers the US Constitution, branches of government, civil rights, and civic responsibilities.

Which best explains why Georgia Milestones EOC assessments include both selected-response and constructed-response items?

Answer: To assess a broader range of skills including higher-order thinking and written communication

Using multiple item types allows EOC assessments to measure both content knowledge and complex skills like analysis, synthesis, and written argumentation.