1. College and Career Readiness Initiative OBJECTIVE To improve the college and career readiness rate of high school students and reduce the percent needing postsecondary remediation in reading, writing and mathematics after graduation.

2. Section 1008.30(3), Florida Statutes Major ComponentsMajor Components Administer postsecondary readiness assessment before 12 th gradeAdminister postsecondary readiness assessment before 12 th grade Student who meets cut score is eligible for enrollment in college credit for 2 years without retestingStudent who meets cut score is eligible for enrollment in college credit for 2 years without retesting Student who does not meet cut score must be provided an opportunity to remediate while in high schoolStudent who does not meet cut score must be provided an opportunity to remediate while in high school Remediation must be collaborative effort between district high schools and collegeRemediation must be collaborative effort between district high schools and college

3. Minimum Cut Scores Minimum test scores must be met in order for students to demonstrate readinessMinimum test scores must be met in order for students to demonstrate readiness TestReadingWritingMathematics CPT838372 ACT181719 SAT440440440

4. Postsecondary Readiness Assessments Will be administered to all students before beginning the 12th grade who:Will be administered to all students before beginning the 12th grade who: –Indicate an interest in pursuing a postsecondary education –Score a level 2 or 3 on the reading portion of the grade 10 FCAT –Score a level 2, 3 or level 4 on the mathematics portion of the grade 10 FCAT

5. Responsibilities High School:High School: –Identify students to be tested –Provide a location for administration of the test Florida College:Florida College: –Administer and score the exam –Provide the results to the contact person at each high school

6. Timeline 2008-09 School Year –College readiness assessment administered to students in the 11th grade 2009-2010 School Year –High schools offer remedial courses to 12th grade students 2010-2011 School Year –First year students receiving high school remedial courses may enroll in college

7. High School Remedial Instruction If a student does not meet minimum cut scores, high school faculty will advise the student of any deficiencies and recommend remedial instructionIf a student does not meet minimum cut scores, high school faculty will advise the student of any deficiencies and recommend remedial instruction The remedial courses for math, reading and writing will take place in the 12th grade year of high schoolThe remedial courses for math, reading and writing will take place in the 12th grade year of high school Florida Virtual School may be used to provide the remedial instructionFlorida Virtual School may be used to provide the remedial instruction

8. Completion of High School Remedial Instruction Student successfully completes the remedial course(s) with a grade of C or better and achieves the minimum scores on the course exit examStudent successfully completes the remedial course(s) with a grade of C or better and achieves the minimum scores on the course exit exam Student may enroll in a FL community college within 2 years and not be required to enroll in developmental education coursesStudent may enroll in a FL community college within 2 years and not be required to enroll in developmental education courses

9. Math for College Success 0.5 high school elective credit only0.5 high school elective credit only Course Code Directory number: 1200410Course Code Directory number: 1200410 Prepares students for entry level College Mathematics (MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra)Prepares students for entry level College Mathematics (MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra) Mirrors the non-college credit, postsecondary developmental course Elementary Algebra, MAT 0024Mirrors the non-college credit, postsecondary developmental course Elementary Algebra, MAT 0024

10. Math for College Success Recommended for students entering 12th grade and scoring below 72 on the Math section of the CPT, below 440 on the SAT Math, or below 19 on the ACT MathRecommended for students entering 12th grade and scoring below 72 on the Math section of the CPT, below 440 on the SAT Math, or below 19 on the ACT Math Exit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score at or above the same cut score identified by the local college for their remedial students on the statewide Basic Skills Exit TestExit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score at or above the same cut score identified by the local college for their remedial students on the statewide Basic Skills Exit Test

11. Mathematics for College Readiness 1.0 high school Math credit1.0 high school Math credit Course Code Directory number: 1200700Course Code Directory number: 1200700 Prepares students for MAT 1105 College AlgebraPrepares students for MAT 1105 College Algebra Comparable to MAT 1033 Intermediate AlgebraComparable to MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra Strengthens skills of students who have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who wish to pursue credit generating Mathematics courses at the college levelStrengthens skills of students who have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who wish to pursue credit generating Mathematics courses at the college level

12. Math for College Readiness Most appropriate for students entering 12th grade and scoring between 72-86 on the Math section of the CPT, 440-520 on the SAT Math, 19-22 on the ACT Math, or have passed high school Algebra 2 with a grade of “C” or betterMost appropriate for students entering 12th grade and scoring between 72-86 on the Math section of the CPT, 440-520 on the SAT Math, 19-22 on the ACT Math, or have passed high school Algebra 2 with a grade of “C” or better Exit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score of 86 or better on the CPT retakeExit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score of 86 or better on the CPT retake

13. Resources Common Placement Testing and Remediation for High School StudentsCommon Placement Testing and Remediation for High School Students –http://www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacem entTesting.asp http://www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacem entTesting.asphttp://www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacem entTesting.asp