Post on 14-Dec-2015
Mandated by the
81st Texas Legislature
STAAR/End of Course Testsfor Clyde High School Students
Clyde CISDPolicies and Practice
STAAREnd of Course Tests
STAAREnd of Course Tests
o STAAR replaced TAKS beginning in March 2012
STAAREnd of Course Tests
o STAAR replaced TAKS beginning in March 2012.
o In 2011-2012 9th grade students began taking the End of Course (EOC) tests for the courses in which they were enrolled.
STAAREnd of Course Tests
o STAAR replaced TAKS beginning in March 2012.
o In 2011-2012 9th grade students began taking the End of Course (EOC) tests for the courses in which they were enrolled.
o The first round of EOC’s were only taken by first time 9th graders and by 8th graders who were taking courses for high school credit. (Algebra I)
STAAREnd of Course Tests
o Students must pass the courses required by the 4x4 and their graduation programs – Minimum, Recommended or Distinguished
STAAREnd of Course Tests
o Students must pass the courses required by the 4x4 and their graduation programs – Minimum, Recommended or Distinguished
o Students currently in grades 11, and 12 will continue to take the TAKS tests.
English Language ArtsEnglish IEnglish II
English III*
MathematicsAlgebra I
GeometryAlgebra II*
Social StudiesWorld Geography
World HistoryU.S. History
ScienceBiology
ChemistryPhysics
EOC Subject Areas
*Also has College Readiness Score
STAAR vs. TAKS• Compared to TAKS, STAAR/EOC has:
STAAR vs. TAKS• Compared to TAKS, STAAR/EOC has:
More tests
STAAR vs. TAKS• Compared to TAKS, STAAR/EOC has:
More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity
STAAR vs. TAKS• Compared to TAKS, STAAR/EOC has:
More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity 4-hour time limit
STAAR vs. TAKS• Compared to TAKS, STAAR/EOC has:
More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity 4-hour time limit Cumulative scoring
STAAR vs. TAKS• Compared to TAKS, STAAR/EOC has:
More tests Increased difficulty, rigor and complexity 4-hour time limit Cumulative scoring Scores count as part of final semester grades and affect GPA and class rank
The EOC score will be used to determine students GPA and will affect their class rank.
Credit will be awarded in courses where an EOC test is given based ONLY on the final grade.
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
Minimum Score
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
Minimum ScoreEnglish I (Reading)1813English I (Writing) 1798Algebra I 3371 Biology 3367World Geography 3383
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
Minimum ScoreEnglish II (Reading) 1806English II (Writing)1807Geometry 3362Chemistry 3348World History 3326
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
Minimum ScoreStudents who do not achieve minimum score must retake the EOC
New: EOC Accelerated Instruction
Any student who does not meet the satisfactory performance level on an EOC assessment is required to receive accelerated instruction prior to retesting.
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
Minimum ScoreStudents who do not achieve minimum score must retake the EOC
Passing Score (Satisfactory Performance) Phase-in Level II
Satisfactory Performance (Phase-in Level II)
English I/English II (Reading) 1875English I/English II (Writing) 1875Algebra I/Geometry 3500Biology/Chemistry 3500W. Geography/ W. History 3500
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
Minimum ScoreStudents who do not achieve minimum score must retake the EOC
Passing Score (Satisfactory Performance) College Readiness Score/Advanced Academic
College Readiness Score/Advanced Academic
English I (Reading) 2304English I (Writing) 2476Algebra 4333Biology 4576World Geography 4404English II (Reading) 2328English II (Writing) 2476Geometry 4397Chemistry 4607World History 4634
New: EOC Scoring
Four different scores
Minimum ScoreStudents who do not achieve minimum score must retake the EOC
Passing Score (Satisfactory Performance) College Readiness Score Cumulative Score
New: EOC Scoring
Cumulative ScoreThe scores from all three tests in the same
core subject area are added together to get the cumulative score.
New: EOC Scoring
Cumulative ScoreThe scores from all three tests in the same
core subject area are added together to get the cumulative score.
New: EOC Scoring
In order to meet the cumulative score requirement across a core subject area, a students score must be equal to the passing score (satisfactory performance score) multiplied by three.
New: EOC Scoring
In order to meet the cumulative score requirement across a core subject area, a students score must be equal to the passing score (satisfactory performance score) multiplied by three.
Math/Science/Social StudiesAlgebra + Geometry +Algebra II
3500 + 3500 + 3500 = 10500ELA
1875 + 1875 + 1875 = 5625
New: EOC Scoring
In order to meet the cumulative score requirement across a core subject area, a students score must be equal to the passing score (satisfactory performance score) multiplied by three.
A student could achieve the minimum score on all three tests but not meet the cumulative score requirement.
New: EOC Scoring
Example
Math3371 + 3362 + 3350 = 10083
This is not equal to 10,500 which is required for
graduation.
New:Student Performance Levels
New:Student Performance Levels
• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance
New:Student Performance Levels
• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance• Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance
New:Student Performance Levels
• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance• Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance• Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
New:Student Performance Levels
• Level III: Advanced Academic Performance• Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance• Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Recommended Graduation Program (Default program for all CCISD students; required by all 4-year colleges in Texas)
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Recommended Graduation Program (Default program for all CCISD students; required by all 4-year colleges in Texas) Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests.
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Recommended Graduation Program (Default program for all CCISD students; required by all 4-year colleges in Texas) Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests.
Must meet cumulative score requirement in each subject area.
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Recommended Graduation Program (Default program for all CCISD students; required by all 4-year colleges in Texas) Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests.
Must meet cumulative score requirement in each subject area. Must achieve Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance on the Algebra II and English III EOC tests
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Distinguished Achievement Program
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Distinguished Achievement Program
Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests.
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Distinguished Achievement Program
Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests. Must meet the cumulative score requirement in each of the four subject areas.
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Distinguished Achievement Program
Must take all 12 (15) EOC tests. Must meet the cumulative score requirement in each of the four subject areas. Must achieve Level III: Advanced Academic
Performance on the Algebra II and English III EOC tests
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Minimum Graduation Program
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Minimum Graduation Program Must take corresponding EOC tests for completed EOC course.
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Minimum Graduation Program Must take corresponding EOC tests for completed EOC course.
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Minimum Graduation Program Must take corresponding EOC tests for completed EOC course. Must meet the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core subject areas.
New: Impact on GraduationProgram Requirements
Requirements for entering into the MHSP 16 years of age Completed 2 credits in each of the core areas or Failed to promote to the 10th grade one or more times.
New: EOC Retakes
New: EOC Retakes
o Retake tests will be administered three times a year:o End of Fall semestero End of Spring semestero Summer
New: EOC Retakes
o Retake tests will be administered three times a year:o End of Fall semestero End of Spring semestero Summer
o A student must retake an EOC test that does not meet the minimum score.
New: EOC Retakes
o Retake tests will be administered three times a year:o End of Fall semestero End of Spring semestero Summer
o A student must retake an EOC test that does not meet the minimum score.o A student may retake an EOC test as many times as he/she chooses.
New: Awarding of Credit
New: Awarding of CreditIn EOC courses in junior high and high school, credit will be awarded based on the final grade.
42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester
New: Awarding of CreditIn EOC courses in junior high and high school, credit will be awarded based on the final grade.
42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester
New: Awarding of CreditIn EOC courses in junior high and high school, credit will be awarded based on the final grade.
42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester42.5% of grade will include: 3 six weeks grades from 2nd semester
New: Awarding of CreditIn EOC courses in junior high and high school, credit will be awarded based on the final grade.
42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester42.5% of grade will include: 3 six weeks grades from 2nd semester Semester exam from 2nd semester (if given)
New: Awarding of CreditIn EOC courses in junior high and high school, credit will be awarded based on the final grade.
42.5% of grade will include: 3 six week grades from 1st semester Semester exam from 1st semester42.5% of grade will include: 3 six weeks grades from 2nd semester Semester exam from 2nd semester (if given)
15% of grade will be the EOC exam
EOC test scores from the first administration will be used to determine GPA and class rank.
English I, English II, and English III have both a reading test and a writing test that are combined to make the 15% EOC test grade.
English I, English II, and English III have both a reading test and a writing test that are combined to make the 15% EOC test grade.
Clyde CISD will count the reading test 60% and the writing test 40% when they combine the scores to make one EOC score for English.
New: Awarding of Credit
Official Report Cards will not be mailed until EOC scores arrive at Clyde High School.
Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100
Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100 Satisfactory Academic Performance = 85
Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100 Satisfactory Academic Performance = 85 Minimum Score = 75
Clyde CISD conversion scores will be: Advanced Academic Performance = 100 Satisfactory Academic Performance = 85 Minimum Score = 75 Unsatisfactory Academic Performance = 65
GPA CalculationClyde High School will continue to use the enhanced GPA system.
Maximum grades:AP Course = 110Dual Credit Course = 108Pre-AP Course = 105
New: EOC Courses Taken inJunior High
• Junior High students are required to take the EOC for the course in which they are enrolled.
New: EOC Courses Taken inJunior High
• Junior High students are required to take the EOC for the course in which they are enrolled. • The EOC score will count for 15% of the final grade.
New: EOC Courses Taken inJunior High
• Junior High students are required to take the EOC for the course in which they are enrolled. • The EOC score will count for 15% of the final grade.• In the future junior high students MAY have to take both the EOC and the appropriate grade level STAAR test to meet federal accountability requirements.
New: Student Transfers Student transfers includes students who have transferred to Clyde CISD from:
New: Student Transfers Student transfers includes students who have transferred to Clyde CISD from:
Home schools
New: Student Transfers Student transfers includes students who have transferred to Clyde CISD from:
Home schools Out-of-district schools
New: Student Transfers Student transfers includes students who have transferred to Clyde CISD from:
Home schools Out-of-district schools Out-of-state schools
New: Student Transfers Student transfers includes students who have transferred to Clyde CISD from:
Home schools Out-of-district schools Out-of-state schools Out-of-country schools
New: Student Transfers Student transfers includes students who have transferred to Clyde CISD from:
Home schools Out-of-district schools Out-of-state schools Out-of-country schools
Student transfers must take EOC tests for the courses in which they are enrolled and must meet the cumulative score requirement for each core subject area.
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include:
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School Online (Including Credit Recovery)
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School Online (Including Credit Recovery) Credit by Exam
New: Students in Non-Traditional Courses
Non-traditional students include: Dual Credit Advanced Placement Correspondence Courses Summer School Online (Including Credit Recovery) Credit by Exam
Students must take EOC tests for the courses in which they are enrolled and meet the cumulative score requirement for each core subject area.
New: Dual Credit Issue
New: Dual Credit Issue• Colleges award credit by the semester.
New: Dual Credit Issue• Colleges award credit by the semester.• Articulation agreements may require changes that will support the changes in grading policy.
Student Action Plan
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes.
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades.
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible.
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day.
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in.
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in. Determine your needs for retakes.
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in. Determine your needs for retakes. Retake EOC tests ASAP.
Student Action Plan Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and know your grades. Commit to making the highest 6 weeks grade possible. Attend class every day. Complete assignments and turn them in. Determine your needs for retakes. Retake EOC tests ASAP. Communicate: Have ongoing conversations with counselors, parents, and teachers.
Parent/Guardian Action Plan
Parent/Guardian Action Plan
Stay informed about EOC practices and changes.
Parent/Guardian Action Plan
Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades.
Parent/Guardian Action Plan
Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades. Use on-line grade checking to keep track of your child’s grades and EOC test scores.
Parent/Guardian Action Plan
Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades. Use on-line grade checking to keep track of your child’s grades and EOC test scores. Encourage your child to excel in all EOC courses.
Parent/Guardian Action Plan
Stay informed about EOC practices and changes. Learn the grading policies and how to apply them to your child’s grades. Use on-line grade checking to keep track of your child’s grades and EOC test scores. Encourage your child to excel in all EOC courses. Communicate: Have ongoing conversations with your child, your child’s counselor, teachers, and administrators.
Resources for All
Resources for All
Texas Education Agency
Resources for All
Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment
Resources for All
Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
Resources for All
Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/
Resources for All
Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/special-ed/staarm/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us.student.assessment/special-ed/staaralt/
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