STAAR and EOC

EOC = End of course

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.