END OF COURSE (EOC) FALL 2015

Eng I – Mon 12/7 Bio- Tues 12/8 Eng II– Wed. 12/9 Alg – Thur. 12/10 MAKE-UP – Fri. 12/11 {You can only make up 1 test}

Before the Test Things you need to do. Things you need to know.

Things you need to “DO”  Get a good night’s sleep  Eat a healthy breakfast each morning  No drama  Get to school on time  It’s EXTREMELY important that you are here & feeling well on testing day!  Come ready to “work hard” the entire testing time.  Check out several books PRIOR to testing. You cannot bring your Kindle to read if you are testing.

Things you need to “KNOW”  Please dress in layers. The 2 nd floor rooms are cold. We are unable to adjust the temperature.  Pillows & blankets  You will need to “fight” for every question  In order to graduate, you “MUST” pass or you will continue to retake the test until you pass  You will need to monitor and manage your time because the test is timed.  Breaks use your time in the 4 or 5 hour time limit  The clock only stops if you have a major medical need  Be sure that you have bubbled by the 15 minute warning.

Things you need to “KNOW”  There are only certain things your teacher can say on the day of the test.  Accommodations will be available for your use. Pick up what you need when instructed by your teacher.  You will only be allowed to make up 1 test if you miss both.  Be sure that you work toward making as high a grade as possible.

Testing Rooms  You can check for your name and room number on the “testing” posters in the hall.  Posters will be up for viewing a week prior to the test. There will be NO changes to testing rooms!  If you “think” you did not pass your EOC test & your name is NOT there, see Ms. Wadie.  If you “think” you passed your EOC test & your name is there, see Ms. Wadie

Block Lunch  There will be NO block lunch during testing week

Day of the Test Schedule Lunch What we provide

TESTERS: Tentative Schedule of the Day  8:15-8:45 – attendance, cell phones, lunch order; live feed announcement by Mrs. Flores  8:45 - 9:00 – testing begins with teacher directions  2 hrs of testing (2.5 hours on days for Eng tests)  30 min – lunch/restroom  2 hrs of testing (2.5 hours on days for Eng tests)

What’s for Lunch?  Cost $2.55  Sandwich (ham/turkey)  Chips  Cookie  Fruit  Carton of milk (NO choice of milk) NO change will be returned to students. Parents CANNOT bring lunch to be delivered to you. You may bring your own lunch and/or drink (There will be no microwave or refrigeration for lunches brought from home.) OK drinks: water, Gatorade, fruit juice NOT OK drinks: energy drinks, soda P 11:39

What WE Provide  Bottle of water (Bring your own or you can get this one in the hallway)  Earplugs  STAAR pencil w/smiley face  Lunch, but you may bring your own if you want  Testing Accommodations (next slide)

Testing Accommodations Your teacher will have these available and will give you an opportunity to pick them up.  Highlighters  Post its  Scratch paper (colored & blank paper)  Color overlays  Index card - Place marker/Straight Edge  Preferential seating (If you need to sit in a place where you won’t be distracted, let your teacher know.) P 11:43

During the test Strategies & Highlights Other tips J

Test Information  Fall testing vs. Spring re-testing  Moving from Phase-I passing rates to Phase–II passing rates.  Importance of tutoring (Bio/Alg happening now on Tues/Thur; Eng beginning Nov 10 on Tues/Wed/Thur) Fall (Phase I)Spring (Phase II) English IRaw=51; Percent=55%Raw=53; Percent=58% English IIRaw=52; Percent=57%Raw=55; Percent=60% Algebra IRaw=20; Percent=37%Raw=24; Percent=44% BiologyRaw=19; Percent=35%Raw=23; Percent=43%

Testing Strategies  Test Taking Strategies  3 passes  Tally chart  Highlight key words  Deconstruct questions, visuals, and prompts  Use resources  Scratch paper  Overlays  Straight edge  Eliminate answer choices

Testing Tips  Be mindful of distracting noises (closing doors, tapping, constant movement, etc.) Let your teacher know if there is a problem – even if your teacher is the one distracting you.  No talking in any format during the entire testing time for the entire school.  Drink water  Think of your happy place  Stretch (quietly, without distracting others)  Keep your answer document clean – no highlighter marks, stray pencil marks, erase completely, no rips, no creases

Bubbling  Put your answer document aside “if” you are bubbling last  At the “30 minutes left mark”, you should be bubbling.  At the 10 minutes left mark, you should be finalizing and checking your bubbling.  When you are ready to bubble…  Bubble carefully  Check your bubbles  2 finger check  No highlighters when bubbling

VERY Important Tips  Use your test taking skills as you have been taught in class  Keep your earplugs. There are NO extras  If you are sick, please see an administrator BEFORE starting your test. Once you break the seal, you have to make-up your tests.  Watch your time. When it’s OVER, it’s OVER!

And MOST Importantly… P 11:55

After the test What happens now?

After the Test  Sleep  Read a book or school appropriate magazine. NO electronic devices ( NO sharing or trading).  NO talking even if everyone if your entire class is done  You may still go to the restroom  DO NOT write on anything after the test.

NON-TESTERS What you need to know?

SCHEDULES & ROOM RELOCATION CHECK THE POSTERS TO SEE IF YOUR ROOM OR TEACHER HAS BEEN RELOCATED

Things you need to “REMEMBER”  Your best behavior is expected during testing. (Severity with your punishment if not)  We will have NOT have Block Lunch during testing  Check the charts or the posters to locate your relocated classes.  Your teacher will know which lunch you will have. It may be different from your normal lunch.  Follow your regular schedule including attending your off-campus classes.