Post Viewing Discussion Items (Due to Gamble by November 5

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Name of IL___________________________________ Grade Level:_______________________________
Directions: Each IL should lead their grade level in viewing and discussing Understanding and Using Constructed Response Items-Elementary
level which can be accessed at the following website: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-
Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Eliciting-Evidence-of-Student-Learning.aspx

You should also review the content weights for the Georgia Milestones at:
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Test-Blueprints.aspx
After reviewing both the video and weight documents please lead your team in discussing the following questions. Please provide responses
for your grade level and submit to Mrs. Gamble by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 5
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Team members present and engaged in viewing and discussion:
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Team members not present or not engaged:
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Questions for Discussion: (Please submit a summary of responses)
1. What implications will the Georgia Milestones have on your grade level? How will it impact current instructional practices?
2. What is needed in order to increase the level of rigor at your grade level?
3. How will your grade level team support our students in their preparation?
4. What did you note about the testing of ELA and writing standards that differs from the previous format of the CRCT/Georgia Writing
Assessment? How will you address this as a team?
5. How are you currently utilizing journals in math, social studies and science?
6. What training does your grade level team need in order to support and prepare our students?
7. What other suggestions/recommendations do you have for our school in regards to the GA Milestones?