High Stakes Testing for 10 th grade of 2010-2011

1. High Stakes Testing for 10th grade of 2010-2011 End-of-Course (EOC) Tests

2. http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/saa/2273.html

3. End-of-Course (EOC) Tests • End-of-Course (EOC) testing is a recommendation of the High School Redesign Commission and is an increasingly common practice in many other states. • End-of-Course tests help ensure consistent and rigorous instruction and expectations throughout the state. • EOC tests are gradually replacing 9th grade iLEAP, 10th grade GEE, and 11th grade GEE.

4. Implementation Schedule

5. Implementation Schedule

6. iLEAP and GEE Phase Out • In 2010-2011, 9th grade iLEAP will be discontinued. • In 2011-2012, 10th grade GEE will be discontinued (except for retesters). • In 2012-2013, 11th grade GEE will be discontinued (except for retesters).

7. EOCs in High School Accountability • In 2010-2011, the Baseline SPS for high school accountability will be based on iLEAP and GEE (and LAA 1 & LAA 2). • In order to have an “apples to apples” comparison in 2011-2012, a “transition” baseline SPS consisting of 2010-2011 EOCs will be created. • The 2011-2012 Growth SPS, used for Growth Labels, will include the same EOC subjects as the 2010-2011 “transition” baseline.

8. Curriculum and Instruction Policies For incoming freshmen in 2010-2011 and beyond, students must meet the assessment requirements below to earn a standard diploma. a. Students must pass three End-of-Course Tests in the following categories: i. English II or English III; ii. Algebra I or Geometry; • Biology or American History b. Students enrolled in a course for which there is an EOC test must take the EOC test. i. The EOC test score shall count for 15 % of the students final grade

9. Curriculum and Instruction Policies iii. The grades assigned for the EOC test achievement levels shall be as follows iv. The DOE will provide conversion charts for various grading scales used by LEAs

10. EOC Schedule for Fall ‘10 Tuesday, 12/7/10 & Wednesday, 12/8/10 English II and Geometry Monday, 12/13/10 & Tuesday, 12/14/10 Biology and Algebra I Spring 2011 = Testing Window is May 2–20, 2011

11. https://www.louisianaeoc.org/.phpProg/EOC/Tutorial_Utilities/index.htmlhttps://www.louisianaeoc.org/.phpProg/EOC/Tutorial_Utilities/index.html

12. http://www.louisianaeoc.org/released_test_items.php

13. http://www.louisianapass.org/

14. Student Test Center Screen 14

15. Student Test Item Screen 15

16. Graduate Exit Exam

18. http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/portals/LEAPGEEHelp.aspx?section=GEEHelphttp://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/portals/LEAPGEEHelp.aspx?section=GEEHelp

19. Phase 1 Testing March 22, 2011 ELA (essay) Math (constructive response items) • Phase 2 Testing April 11–14, 2011 ELA and Math (remaining test items) • Summer Retest is June 28–30, 2011

20. GEE ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS GRADE 10 English Language Arts Mathematics Achievement Level Scaled Score Range Scaled Score Range • Advanced 398-500 377-500 • Mastery (Proficient) 347-397 346-376 • Basic 299-346 305-345 • Approaching Basic 270-298 286-304 • Unsatisfactory 100-269 100-285

21. Spring 2011 Scheduling 1. Core course 2. Core course • Foreign Language II • Developmental Course / Psychology (Math 91 MW/Math 92 TTh)

22. http://www.southlouisiana.edu/catalog.htm

23. MISC • Bullying • Cell Phones/Texting • Disobedience • Public display of affection

24. Questions And Answers