STAAR EOC PRESENTATION
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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STAAR EOC Exams
- English I (9th grade)
- English II (10th grade)
- Algebra I (8th or 9th grade)
- Biology I (9th grade)
- U.S. History (11th grade)
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needs to re-test
And if he/she did fail one or more ON the list?
3500*
So what does it take to "pass"?
3500 = a Satisfactory score on
- Algebra I (20 out of 54 items - 37
- Algebra I (20 out of 54 items - 37%)
- Biology I (20 out of 54 items - 37%)
- *English passing score is different...
- *English
1875
For Reading and Writing?
1875 = a Satisfactory score on
- Eng. I Reading (30 out of 56 items - 54%)
- Eng. I Writing (40 out of 62 items - 65%)
- Eng. II Reading (27 out of 56 items - 48%)
- Eng. II Writing (38 out of 62 items - 61%)
That's complicated
And if they just failed Reading OR Writing?
May be exempt from re-test if
- Passed either Reading or Writing at 1875
- Met at least the Minimum Score on the other
- Achieved a combined Scale Score at least 3750
- *Must meet all three criteria
- *Cannot mix/match Eng. I and II results
English eoc changes
- Reading/Writing = one test in spring '14
- Re-testers take combined test in spring '14
- One Day - 5 Hour Exam
- Eng. I writes an expository essay
- Eng. II writes a persuasive essay
other options?
Are there substitute assessments?
Alternative assessments
- AP scores of 3 or better (not Algebra I)
- IB scores of 4 or better (not Algebra I)
- PSAT Math score of 47 or better
- SAT scores of 500+ (not Bio. or U.S. History)
- Qualifying ACT scores (not Bio. or U.S. History)
Special populations
What about...
English Language Learners (ELL)
- Must take the Eng. I EOC if the qualify
- Must take the Eng. I EOC if the qualify
- Do not have to pass
- Do not have to pass
- Must pass the
- Must pass the Eng. II EOC for graduation
STAAR Alternate Program
- Designed for most severely cognitively disabled
- Begins in 2014-2015
Staar modified program
- Going away
- Administered in 2013-2014 cycle for last times
- Moving towards inclusive testing
- Decision made by the ARD committee
He'll Graduate?
So if he passes his STAAR EOC exams
Not exactly
Graduation = Passing Scores + Required Credits
How to help your child
- Ensure he attends school
- Talk with him about what he is learning
- Check his grades each six weeks
- Know the testing schedule
- Provide supplies, a place to study, and praise
