Testing
Information
Tests Administered: Names and Definitions
GHSGT : Georgia High School Graduation Tests
GHSGT consists of four state mandated tests that must be passed for graduation. Tests are in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts.
Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) will serve as the basis for instruction in English/language arts and science. For more information, visit the link below.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/ghsgt.asp
GHSWT : Georgia High School Writing Test
GHSWT is a state mandated writing test that must be passed to graduate.
Section 20-2-281 of the Quality Basic Education Act, as amended in 1991, requires that writing assessments be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and eleven. For more information, visit the link below.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/writing.asp
EOCT : End of Course Test
This is a mandated test by the state of Georgia. It is given in selected courses. They are Biology, Physical Science, Algebra I*, Geometry*, ninth and eleventh grade Language Arts, Us History, and Economics. This test will be scored and will count 15% of the final grade. (*or the equivalent course).
The A+ Educational Reform Act of 2000, O.C.G.A. §20-2-281, mandates that the State Board of Education adopt end-of-course assessments in grades nine through twelve for core subjects to be determined by the State Board of Education. With educator input, and State Board approval, the End-of-Course Testing program is therefore comprised of eight content area assessments. For more information, visit the link below.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/eoct.asp
NAEP : National Assessment of Educational Progress
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as "the Nation's Report Card," is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. For more information, visit the links below.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/naep.asp
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/about/
Gateway
The Gateway is a county mandated test that must be passed to receive a diploma in Gwinnett County. It is a writing test in Social studies and Science. It is graded on knowledge of the subject and language arts writing skills. Gwinnett's Gateway tests measure how well students are learning the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS). The Gateway tests are used in certain grades to determine whether or not students are prepared to go on to the next grade level. In addition, high school students must pass the high school Gateway to earn a diploma. For more information, visit the link below.
http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps-instruction01.nsf/pages/GatewayInformation
PSAT, SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test
A test paid for by the state and county to help determine the individual progress students are making. This is a required test for ninth and tenth grade homeroom students. Eleventh grade homeroom students may pay to take this test. Their score will determine if they qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
ACT
AP: Advanced Placement
This is an exam that is given to students who have taken the AP class. The first test is partially paid for, the rest of the tests have to be paid for by the student.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/ap.asp
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