Georgia Milestones United States History EOC Assessment Guide

Purpose of the Guide

• Intended Audience: Georgia educators and stakeholders.
• Objective: Familiarize with test structure and content.
• Limitations:
  • Not a substitute for state-mandated content standards.
  • Not all-encompassing; meant as a descriptive supplement.
  • Importance of adhering to all content standards for comprehensive student preparation.
  • Encourages use alongside state standards and frameworks (available at Georgia Standards).

Assessment Design

Reporting Categories and Content Standards

• Organized into five domains:
  1. Colonization through the Constitution
  2. New Republic through Reconstruction
  3. Industrialization, Reform, and Imperialism
  4. Establishment as a World Power
  5. Post World War II to the Present
• Each domain includes relevant standards and contributes a specific percentage to the total test points.

Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

• Levels range from 1 to 4, indicating cognitive demand.
• Distribution on the test:
  • Level 1: 5% to 15%
  • Level 2: 65% to 75%
  • Level 3: 15% to 25%
  • Level 4: Not applicable

Test Format and Organization

• Item Types:
  • Selected-Response/Multiple-Choice
  • Constructed-Response
  • Extended Constructed-Response
  • Technology-Enhanced (multiple-select, drag-and-drop, etc.)
• Total items: 42, with 38 contributing to the student score.
• Field test items included for non-scoring purposes.

Examples and Sample Items

• Provides a range of example items across different DOK levels and content domains.
• Includes explanations and rationales for correct answers.
• Sample items serve as a mini-test for familiarizing with item formats.

Scoring Rubrics and Responses

• Detailed rubrics provided for evaluating responses.
• Example answers demonstrate scoring criteria.

Supplemental Resources

• Social Studies Supplemental Resource provided for additional instructional and assessment support.
• Instructions for accessing resources on the Georgia Department of Education website.

Additional Notes on Assessment Design

• Emphasis on alignment with Georgia academic standards.
• Items pass through educator review to ensure alignment with standards.
• Links to academic standards available for further reference.

Conclusion

• The guide aims to enhance understanding of test structure and content, supporting educators in preparing students effectively for the EOC assessment.