1. ACT Quality Core End of Course

2. QualityCore® End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments measure the learning outcomes all students need to attain in order to succeed in college and in their careers.
HCS ACT EOC
ALSDE
ALSDE
ALSDE
ALSDE
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Pre Calculus
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
US History

3. Average District Quality Core Algebra II Score: 146

4. HCS Algebra II Estimated ACT Mathematics Interval Scores
HCS Spring 2013 DISTRICT FINAL QUALITYCORE REPORT: Algebra II
Avg. Final QualityCore Score
Estimated ACT Mathematics Intervals Low Score
Estimated ACT Mathematics Intervals High Score
ACT's College Readiness Benchmark Score for Mathematics
Linear Functions / Possible Points 13
Nonpolynomial Functions / Possible Points 15
Number Sense, Quadratic Functions, and Matrices / Possible Points 15
Polynomial Functions / Possible Points 14
Probability, Sequences, and Series / Possible Points 13
BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL
142 15 19 22 4 5
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
144 16 20 6
HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
147 17 7
JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL 3
LEE HIGH SCHOOL
NEW CENTURY TECH HIGH SCHOOL
145 21
VIRGIL GRISSOM HIGH SCHOOL
149 25 8
Huntsville City Schools Average
146
ACT’s College Readiness Benchmark Score for Mathematics is 22 for the ACT.

5. ACT Quality Core Algebra II Course Objectives
Linear Functions
Graph & solve compound inequalities
Graph systems of linear inequalities
Solve systems of equations with 3 variables
Nonpolynomial Functions
Manipulate & evaluate radical expressions; solve rational & radical equations
Convert between logarithmic & exponential equations; graph each
Use law of cosines & law of sines
Graph & determine domain, range, amplitude & period of cosine & sine functions
Number Sense, Quadratic Functions, and Matrices
Graph & solve quadratic equations & inequalities
Determine number & type of roots for a quadratic equation
Determine domain & range of a quadratic function
Graph & solve systems of quadratic inequalities
Identify, graph, determine the characteristics of, & write equations of, circles and parabolas
Manipulate complex numbers
Use matrices to organize data and solve problems
Polynomial Functions
Evaluate, simplify & factor polynomial expressions
Find minimum & maximum values, domain & range of polynomial functions, both graphically & algebraically
Recognize connections among zeros, x-intercepts, factors & solutions of polynomial equations
Probability, Sequences, and Series
Use counting techniques to solve problems
Use sequences & series to solve problems

7. The End-of-Course Test Blueprint for each course shows the distribution of items for each of the DEPTH-OF-KNOWLEDGE levels as well as a more complete description of the thinking processes

8. Cumulative Distribution of Student
ACT Quality Core Algebra II Assessment Results, May 2013
Share of Students by Assessment Score
College Ready=148
Score

9. ACT Quality Core EOC Algebra II