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Georgia Milestones tests now carry higher stakes
Standardized tests count as 20 percent of student grades
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High school students in Gainesville and Hall County are used to high-stakes final exams. They’re used to spending hours studying their notes, taking practice tests or reviewing study guides. But they’re not accustomed to their final exams being the Georgia Milestones.