EOCT BACKGROUND SPRING 2012
EOCT Frequently Asked Question Which group of students are the final cohort of GEE and which students are the first EOC cohort? First-time 9th graders in 2009–2010 are the final GEE cohort and take EOC for course grade only. First-time 9th graders in 2010–2011 are the first EOC cohort. 2
End-of-Course Graduation Policy Assessment requirement – changes with 9th grade class of 2010-2011 Students must pass (Fair or higher) English II or English III Algebra I or Geometry Biology or American History Changes to the TOPS requirements relative to LA Core 4 must be decided by the legislature. Hopefully, that will be done this coming legislative session. 3 3
Who is covered by this policy? Students who will enter the 9th grade in 2010-2011 The scores for middle school students taking EOC tests will count toward the graduation requirement Students completing the College and Career Diploma (LA Core 4 Curriculum and Basic Core Curriculum) Students completing the Career Diploma 4
Grades for Courses with End of Course Tests 2011 – 2012 Addition Biology 2012 – 2013 Addition English III
Administering EOC Tests to LAA 2 Students Changes to Bulletin 741 were approved. EOC Grading Policy EOC test results count as 5% of LAA 2 students’ final grade. Graduation Requirements LAA 2 students may use either the EOC test results or LAA 2 grade 10 and 11 test results to meet graduation requirements. 7
Accountability Transition Timeline and Overview What tests are included in SPS for 2012? What is the scale for the assessment index? Algebra I English II Geometry Biology Excellent 200 Good 135 Fair 75 Needs Improvement
Changes to Assessment Index and NCLB Dropout adjustment will not be applied to EOC assessments. All subject area tests are weighted equally in SPS. The NCLB definition of proficient includes “Excellent” and “Good.”
Transition Baseline SPS EOCs for all first time test takers fall 2010 and spring 2011 2011 Transition Baseline EOCs for all first time test takers fall 2011 and spring 2012 2012 Growth SPS