STAAR and EOC

1. STAAR and EOC • EOC = End of course

2. Dates for STAAR/EOC • March 26: English 1 EOC Writing (9th) • March 27: English 1 EOC Reading (9th) • March 28: English 2 EOC Modified Writing (all enrolled) • March 29: English 2 EOC Modified Reading (all enrolled) • May 7: W. Geography (9th), Chemistry (all enrolled) • May 9: Alg 1 (9th), Geometry (9th), Geometry Modified Field Test (10th, 11th only), Algebra 2 (all enrolled) • May 10: Biology (9th), Physics (all enrolled)

3. Students Taking STAAR (EOC) • All students who began 9th grade in 2011-12 will be required to take STAAR/EOC tests as a graduation requirement. • Each test will count 15% of the corresponding course grade. (this requirement removed for 20111-12) • Only the primary administration of STAAR/EOC will affect GPA, rank, etc.

4. More Differences with STAAR • STAAR/EOC tests will have a 4-hour time limit. • All students must be given the entire 4 hours, including those who arrive late. • Students will not be given extra time outside the 4 hours for restroom breaks, stretch breaks, power naps, etc. • Students must fill in bubbles on answer documents before the 4-hour time limit ends.

5. STAAR/EOC Graduation Requirements • Most students will take all 12 EOC tests: • English 1, 2, 3; • Algebra 1, 2, and Geometry; • Biology, Chemistry and Physics; • W. Geography, W. History, and U.S. History.

6. February 2012 • “Final” standards will be set by committees by February of 2012 for EOC. Until then, we don’t really know what scores will look like. • EOC will have a horizontal scale for scores ranging from approximately 2000-6000.

7. Cumulative Scores • A student must achieve a cumulative score that is at least equal to the product of the number of EOC assessments taken in that content area and a scale score that indicates satisfactory performance (Level 2). • For each of four core content areas, the cumulative score ≥ nx passing scale score, where n= number of assessments taken • A student must achieve a minimum score for the score to count towards the student’s cumulative score.

8. STAAR/EOC Graduation Requirements (cont.) • Passing scores for EOC tests are not available. • Please use the following only as an example: • Let’s say the scores on the EOC math range from 0-1000. • There are 3 levels of scores: • Level 1: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance (There will also be a minimum score in this category for EOC’s.) • Level 2: Satisfactory Academic Performance • Level 3: Advanced Academic Performance • All numbers used in the following examples are FAKE!

10. Scores for EOC • Just as an example, let’s say that the minimum scores are as follows: • Minimum = 600-699 • Acceptable = 700-849 • Advanced Academic =850-1000 • The total minimum cumulative score required for Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry is 2100. (Again, just an example.) • Easy, right? – If the student scores 700 on each of the 3 tests, the cumulative score is a 2100. He met standard. • But . . . • Disclaimer: All numbers used in these examples are FAKE!

11. Scores (cont.) • But what if the scores are different? • Algebra 1 – 800 • Geometry – 750 • Algebra 2 – 650 • The cumulative score would be 2100. Even though the Algebra 2 score is below the Level 2 standard of 700, it IS above the Level 1 standard of 600. • This score would be acceptable. But look at the next one. • Disclaimer: All numbers used in these examples are FAKE!

12. Unacceptable Scores: • Algebra 1: 800 • Geometry: 850 • Algebra 2: 550 • The cumulative score is 2200, higher than the required 2100. • The 550 is lower than the Level 1 minimum score, so this student would have to retake the Algebra 2 test until he/she scores at least 600. • Disclaimer: All numbers used in these examples are FAKE!

13. More Unacceptable Scores: • Algebra 1: 800 • Geometry: 600 • Algebra 2: 600 • Cumulative score is only 2000. In order to get that up to 2100, the student could retake any combination of these tests until the cumulative score is 2100 or more. • Disclaimer: All numbers used in these examples are FAKE!

14. RHSP and DHSP • To graduate on the RHSP (Recommended High School Plan), the student will need to score Level 2 – Satisfactory Academic Performance on English 3 and Algebra 2 EOC’s. • To graduate on the DHSP (Distinguished High School Plan), the student will need to score Level 3 – Advanced Academic Performance on English 3 and Algebra 2 EOC’s. • Students may retake the English 3 and Algebra 2 tests in order to reach the necessary scores.

16. TSI: Texas Success Initiative • In order to enroll in reading and writing restricted courses in Texas colleges, students must meet certain criteria. • A score of 1070 on SAT, with a 500 or better in math/reading can be used instead. • A score of 23 on ACT, with a 19 or better in math/reading can also be used. • In order to receive a TSI exemption using a STAAR/EOC score, a student will need to meet the Advanced Academic Performance Standard on the English 3 EOC and the Algebra 2 EOC. • A student may retake the English 3 and/or Algebra 2 EOC tests until the necessary score is reached. • Otherwise, students will need to take the Accuplacer or THEA in order to be placed in these college courses.