California High School California High School Exit Exam 2009Exit Exam 2009
California High School California High School Exit Exam 2009Exit Exam 2009
Santa Fe High School Parent MeetingSanta Fe High School Parent Meeting
January 27, 2009January 27, 2009
Welcome!• Introductions
– Principal– Assistant Principals– Counselors– Mrs. Barbara Abell, English Standards
Review Teacher– Mr. David Diaz, Math Dept Chair
Teacher
Graduation Requirements
• 220 Credits• Senior Project• Algebra 1• California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
CAHSEE Dates & Times• March 17 & 18, 2009• Day 1 – English: 2 parts (4.5
hours)• Day 2 – Math: 2 parts (4 hours)
English Language Arts• 72 multiple
choice questions• Word Analysis (7)• Reading
Comprehension (18)
• Literary Response (20)
• Writing Strategies (12)
• Writing Conventions (15)
• 1 Essay • Passing score =
350 (65%)
Essay
A person who seems in charge of every situation is sometimes called a “natural leader.” People often look to such a person to lead them in projects both great and small. Describe someone you have read about who seems to be a “natural leader.” Write an essay in which you describe the person and his or her accomplishments so vividly that your readers will feel they know this person.
80 multiple choice questions
• Number Sense (14)• Statistics & Probability (12)• Algebra & functions (17)• Measurement & Geometry (17)• Math Reasoning (8)• Algebra 1 (12)
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
PassingScore
350 (55%)
PassingScore
350 (55%)
ProficientScore
380 (72%)
ProficientScore
380 (72%)
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Fractions
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Fractions
• Percentages
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Fractions
• Percentages
• Exponents
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Fractions
• Percentages
• Exponents
• ScientificNotation
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• UnderstandGraphs
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• UnderstandGraphs
• MeanMedianMode
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• UnderstandGraphs
• MeanMedianMode
• Probability
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Exponents
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Exponents
• Graph LinearFunctions
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Exponents
• Graph LinearFunctions
• Solve Equations & Inequalities
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Convert Units
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Convert Units
• ScaleDrawings
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Convert Units
• ScaleDrawings
• PythagoreanTheorem
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Convert Units
• ScaleDrawings
• PythagoreanTheorem
• PerimeterArea & Volume
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Patterns
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Patterns
• IdentifyRelevantInformation
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• Patterns
• IdentifyRelevantInformation
• FormulateMathematicalConjectures
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• IdentifyEquivalentEquations
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• IdentifyEquivalentEquations
• Solve linearequations &inequalities
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
• IdentifyEquivalentEquations
• Solve linearequations &inequalities
• Graph linearequations
How can you increase your score?
• attend Saturday review sessions• answer easy questions first• make educated guesses• answer all questions• take your time
you'll have as much time as you need to complete the exam
PassingScore
350 (55%)
PassingScore
350 (55%)
NumberSense
14
Statistics&
Probability
12
Algebra&
Functions
17
Measurement&
Geometry
17
MathReasoning
8
Algebra I
12
ProficientScore
380 (72%)
ProficientScore
380 (72%)
SFHS CAHSEE Pass Rates
• In 2008:• English Language Arts = 85 %• Mathematics = 85%• Current Sophomores = 772• Approx 200 students @ risk for not
passing
Prevention
• Standards-based instructional program beginning in 9th grade.
• CAHSEE prep built into the 10th grade math & English classes (warm-ups)
Mock CAHSEE• Administered in English & Math• Students who score less than 65%
should definitely plan to attend CAHSEE prep Saturday classes!!!
• Beginning February 21– English & Math Interventions:
Saturdays (8:00 – 12:00 noon)
Interventions
• Parallel English & Math Courses (11th & 12th graders yet to pass)
• Intensive Interventions (Seniors)
Additional Resources available at…
• http://www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee>.
• http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/.
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