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Julie GuthrieDirector of Mathematics & Science Assessments
Student Assessment DivisionTexas Education Agency
Current legislation requires the phase-out of high school TAKS and replaces it with 12 EOC assessments in
English I, English II, English III
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
World Geography, World History, U.S. HistoryTEA Update on EOC Program 2009 Assessment Conference 2
Freshman class of 2011–2012 is first group to have EOC assessments as a graduation requirement
That is the current 7th graders
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Plan for phase-out HS TAKS and phase-in EOC assessments
*Out-of-school testers and 12th grade re-testers
2009–20102010–
20112011–
20122012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2015
GR 9 TAKS TAKS EOC EOC EOC EOC
GR 10 TAKS TAKS TAKS EOC EOC EOC
GR 11 TAKS TAKS TAKS TAKS EOC EOC
GR 12 TAKS* TAKS* TAKS* TAKS* TAKS*EOC or
TAKS*
All 12 EOC assessments will be available in 2011–2012
Standard setting activities for the EOC program is planned for fall 2011 so that student performance can be reported after the spring 2012 administration
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In order to graduate, 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
For each of the four core content areas, the cumulative score ≥ n x passing scale score, where n = number of assessments taken
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A student must achieve a minimum score, as determined by the commissioner, for the score to count towards the student’s cumulative score
A student’s cumulative score is determined using the student’s highest score on each EOC assessment
The 0–100 scale with references to scores of 60 and 70 has been deleted from the law
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If the passing scale score on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments happens to be 1000, then
The cumulative score ≥ 3 x 1000
The cumulative score ≥ 3000
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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:
If the minimum scale score on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments happens to be 900, then
Students must score at least 900 on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments
But scoring 900 on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments will not meet the cumulative score requirement of 3000
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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:
If a student scores › 1200 on Algebra I› 800 on Geometry› 1100 on Algebra II
The student’s cumulative score is 2300
800 does not meet the minimum score requirement of 900 and therefore cannot be used towards the cumulative score
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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:
If a student scores › 950 on Algebra I› 1000 on Geometry› 900 on Algebra II
The student’s cumulative score is 2850
2850 does not meet the cumulative score requirement of 3000; therefore the student must retest
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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:
For students on the minimum plan
The cumulative score is based on the number of courses taken for which an EOC assessment exists
The cumulative score requirement may vary by subject area
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In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core content areas, students on the recommended high school program have to perform satisfactorily on EOC assessments for› Algebra II› English III
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In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core content areas, students on the distinguished achievement program have to perform satisfactorily on the college-readiness component of the EOC assessments for› Algebra II› English III
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If a student does not achieve the minimum score on an EOC assessment, the student shall retake the assessment
If a student does not perform satisfactorily on the college-readiness component of the EOC assessments for Algebra II or English III, the student may retake the assessment
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A student is not required to retake a course as a condition of retaking an EOC assessment
A school district shall provide accelerated instruction to each student who fails to perform satisfactorily on an EOC assessment
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A student’s score on an EOC assessment will be worth 15% of the student’s final grade for that course
A school district is not required to use the student’s score on subsequent administrations to determine the student’s final grade for that course
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A student’s satisfactory performance on an AP test, IB exam, SAT subject-area test, or another assessment determined to be at least as rigorous as an EOC assessment may be used as a factor in determining whether the student satisfies the cumulative score requirement
A student’s satisfactory performance on a PSAT or a preliminary ACT test may be used as a factor in determining whether the student satisfies the cumulative score requirement
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College readiness means the level of preparation a student must attain in English language arts and mathematics courses to enroll and succeed, without remediation, in an entry-level general education course for credit in that same content area for a baccalaureate degree or associate degree program (House Bill 3, Section 39.024a)
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College and career readiness standards have been incorporated into the TEKS for English language arts, mathematics, and science
College and career readiness standards are in the process of being incorporated into TEKS for social studies
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Because the college and career readiness standards are being incorporated into the TEKS, these standards will be assessed on the EOC assessments
EOC assessments shall measure a student’s performance on college readiness standards as required
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Algebra II and English III EOC assessments will include questions to measure college readiness
If a link is substantiated between performance on science and/or social studies EOC assessments and college readiness, then a college readiness component may be established
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Primary forms of EOC assessments will be released every three years as required
TEA may defer releasing assessments to the extent necessary to develop additional assessments
Prior to 2012, TEA hopes to release a small set of EOC assessment items
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Assessments are untimed, but designed to be about two hours
Assessments are not grade specific, students take the assessment when they complete the course, regardless of enrolled grade
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EOC assessments may not be administered earlier than the first full week in May
The law provides an exception for English I, English II, and English III which may be administered earlier in the spring
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In the future, TEA is planning multiple administrations of EOC assessments for › students who complete the course at different
times of the year› retest opportunities
Planning for administrations in› spring› summer› fall
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Algebra I Administered in current
form since 2005
Geometry and Biology Field tested 2007 Operational 2008
Chemistry and U.S. History Field tested 2008 Operational 2009
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Physics and World Geography Field tested 2009 Operational 2010
Algebra II and English I Field tested 2010 Operational 2011
English II, English III, and World History
Field tested 2011 Operational 2012
Follows the Test Development Process posted on the TEA student assessment website
Involves educator committees such as focus groups, advisory committees, item reviews, and data reviews
Involves the Texas Higher Education Coordinator Board
Includes higher-education faculty
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Educator involvement in the test development is critical to the process
Highly qualified educators are needed to serve on educator committees, especially at the high school level
The Educator Recommendation Form can be found at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/develop/recform.pdf
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Available for students who Are enrolled in and completing the course in
the spring semester
Do not need special versions, i.e., Braille, large print, linguistically modified, etc.—these are not currently available
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Districts may volunteer for field tests and operational tests (online or paper when available) at the› student
› teacher
› campus
› or district level
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Three week testing window for field tests (May 3–21)› English I› Algebra II
Three week testing window for operational tests (May 10–28)› Algebra I and Geometry› World Geography and U.S. History› Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
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Algebra I EOC Assessment
Operational
Voluntary for everyone
Online only
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Geometry EOC Assessment
Operational
Mandatory for those districts selected; districts were assigned either paper or online
Voluntary for everyone else; districts can choose paper, online, or combination
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Algebra II EOC Assessment
Stand alone field test
Mandatory for those districts selected; districts were assigned either paper or online
Voluntary for everyone else; districts can choose paper, online, or combination
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Biology EOC Assessment
Operational
Mandatory for those districts selected; districts were assigned either paper or online
Voluntary for everyone else; districts can choose paper, online, or combination
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Chemistry EOC Assessment
Operational
Mandatory for those districts selected; districts were assigned either paper or online
Voluntary for everyone else; districts can choose paper, online, or combination
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Physics EOC Assessment
Operational
Voluntary for everyone
Online only
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World Geography EOC Assessment
Operational
Mandatory for those districts selected; districts were assigned either paper or online
Voluntary for everyone else; districts can choose paper, online, or combination
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U.S. History EOC Assessment
Operational
Voluntary for everyone
Online only
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English I EOC Assessment
Stand alone field test
Mandatory for those districts selected; districts were assigned either paper or online
Voluntary for everyone else; districts can choose paper, online, or combination
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Campus assignments can be found at https://secure.ncsschoolhouse.com/schoolhouse/Login
For online, campuses should test all eligible students enrolled in the course up to a maximum of 300
For paper, campuses should test all eligible students enrolled in the course
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Increased testing activities will provide several benefits› Setting performance standards prior to
spring 2012 › Externally validating performance
standards› Ability to develop and implement growth
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Some campuses will be assigned mandatory field tests in› World History› English II› English III
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Some campuses will be assigned mandatory operational tests in› Algebra I› Algebra II› Chemistry› Physics› World Geography› U.S. History› English I
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Assessed curriculum
Assessment blueprints
Assessment reference materials, i.e., formulas, conversions, periodic table, etc.
Can be found at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=3302&menu_id=793
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Algebra I EOC Assessment—each student must have a graphing calculator to use throughout the test
Geometry EOC Assessment—each student must have a graphing calculator to use throughout the test
Algebra II EOC Assessment—each student must have a graphing calculator to use throughout the test
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Biology EOC Assessment—students must have access to four function, scientific, or graphing calculators, at least 1 calculator for every 5 students
*Chemistry EOC Assessment—each student must have a scientific or graphing calculator to use throughout the test
*Physics EOC Assessment—each student must have a scientific or graphing calculator to use throughout the test
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*Recommended in spring 2010; required beginning in spring 2011.
For operational EOC assessments
Within 24 hours of online testing, districts can access› Confidential Student Report› Confidential List of Student Results
As soon as possible after paper testing, districts can assess› Confidential Student Report› Confidential List of Student Results
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For operational EOC assessments
Data files available in summer› Overall raw score› Performance by objective
Summary reports available in summer› Overall raw score frequency distribution› Objective level raw score frequency distribution› Cumulative raw score frequency distribution
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Total Numberof Questions
Mean Raw ScoreMean Percent
Correct
ALGEBRA I 50 32 64%
GEOMETRY 44 23 52%
BIOLOGY 54 33 61%
CHEMISTRY 50 28 56%
U.S. HISTORY 68 36 53%
EOC assessments
Will be linked to college readiness
Will have “fewer, clearer, deeper” focus
Begin in 2011–2012
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Convene educator advisory committees in early 2010
Review curriculum to determine what should be eligible for assessment
Review assessed curriculum to determine what should be the focus of the assessment
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Focus on knowledge and skills that are considered “non-negotiable” for success in that course and are important for preparedness in the next course
Focus on these specific knowledge and skills each year with others rotating into the assessments across years
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TEKS FOR SPECIFIC COURSE
NOT ASSESSEDNOT ASSESSED
ASSESSEDASSESSED ACROSS YEARSACROSS YEARS
FOCUS OF FOCUS OF ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
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New assessment blueprints
New reference materials
New information booklets
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Texas Education Code Chapter 39 at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.39.htm
House Bill 3 at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/pdf/HB00003F.pdf
College and Career Readiness Program at http://www.txccrs.org/
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Letter dated 09/02/09 about field testing and related activities for the Texas assessment program at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/letters/2010/090209_fieldtest_notification.pdf
Letter dated 09/18/09 about student assessment program updates for 2009–2010 at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/letters/2010/091809_assessment_updates.pdf
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E-mail TEA student assessment at [email protected]
Call TEA student assessment at 512-463-9536
Sign-up for the TEA student assessment list serve at http://miller.tea.state.tx.us/list/
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