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Why EOC Exams?

Why EOC Exams?. EOC Exams. Are EOC exams going to improve the education in Texas schools or hinder students’ performance?. EOC Exams. Students in North Carolina get excited about being successful on their states EOC exams. EOC Exams.

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Why EOC Exams?

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  1. Why EOC Exams?

  2. EOC Exams • Are EOC exams going to improve the education in Texas schools or hinder students’ performance?

  3. EOC Exams • Students in North Carolina get excited about being successful on their states EOC exams.

  4. EOC Exams • The purpose of the research is to understand the cause and effect of EOC exams.

  5. EOC Exams • Why care? • Let someone else make the decisions.

  6. The History of Testing In Texas • 1979 TABS • 1884 TEAMS • 1990 TAAS • 1999 TAKS

  7. EOC Exams Concerns • Passing Rates • Multiple Test • Testing Multiple Grade Levels • Minorities • High School Drop out rate

  8. EOC Stats

  9. Why have EOC Exams • Individualized Exams • Class Specific • Creates more in-depth assessment • 15% of students final grade

  10. EOC Field Testing

  11. Goals of the study of EOC Exams • Educate Students • Educate Parents • Educate Educators • It’s not too late to give opinions

  12. Closure and Discussion Questions • Do the benefits out way the concerns? • What conclusions can you draw?

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