Parent's Guide to the Georgia Milestones Assessment. The infographic will draw from the sources to highlight: The purpose of the assessment, such as measuring student mastery of state standards and school effectiveness . Key testing dates for 2026, including English Language Arts (April 27–29), Mathematics (May 4–5), and Science for 5th grade (May 6) . The types of questions students will encounter, ranging from multiple-choice to extended writing and technology-enhanced items like "drag and drop" . Practical "Ways to Help at Home," such as ensuring students get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time . Links to online resources for practice, specifically gaexperienceonline.com