1. EOCT BACKGROUND SPRING 2012

2. 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

3. End-of-Course Graduation Policy
Assessment requirement – changes with 9th grade class of
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

4. Who is covered by this policy?
Students who will enter the 9th grade in
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

6. Grades for Courses with End of Course Tests
2011 – 2012 Addition
Biology
2012 – 2013 Addition
English III

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.”

10. 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