Current legislation requires the phase-out of high school TAKS and replaces it with 12 EOC assessments in

English I, English II, English III

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

World Geography, World History, U.S. History2

Freshman class of 2011–2012 is first group to have EOC assessments as a graduation requirement

That is the current 7th graders

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Plan for phase-out HS TAKS and phase-in EOC assessments

*Out-of-school testers and 12th grade re-testers

2009–20102010–

20112011–

20122012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2015

GR 9 TAKS TAKS EOC EOC EOC EOC

GR 10 TAKS TAKS TAKS EOC EOC EOC

GR 11 TAKS TAKS TAKS TAKS EOC EOC

GR 12 TAKS* TAKS* TAKS* TAKS* TAKS*EOC or

TAKS*

All 12 EOC assessments will be available in 2011–2012

Standard setting activities for the EOC program is planned for fall 2011 so that student performance can be reported after the spring 2012 administration

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In order to graduate, a student must achieve a cumulative score that is at least equal to the product of the number of EOC assessments taken in that content area and a scale score that indicates satisfactory performance

For each of the four core content areas, the cumulative score ≥ n x passing scale score, where n = number of assessments taken

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A student must achieve a minimum score, as determined by the commissioner, for the score to count towards the student’s cumulative score

A student’s cumulative score is determined using the student’s highest score on each EOC assessment

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If the passing scale score on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments happens to be 1000, then

The cumulative score ≥ 3 x 1000

The cumulative score ≥ 3000

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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:

If the minimum scale score on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments happens to be 900, then

Students must score at least 900 on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments

But scoring 900 on each of the 3 mathematics EOC assessments will not meet the cumulative score requirement of 3000

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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:

If a student scores › 1200 on Algebra I› 800 on Geometry› 1100 on Algebra II

The student’s cumulative score is 2300

800 does not meet the minimum score requirement of 900 and therefore cannot be used towards the cumulative score

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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:

If a student scores › 950 on Algebra I› 1000 on Geometry› 900 on Algebra II

The student’s cumulative score is 2850

2850 does not meet the cumulative score requirement of 3000; therefore the student must retest

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FOR EXAMPLE:FOR EXAMPLE:

For students on the minimum plan

The cumulative score is based on the number of courses taken for which an EOC assessment exists

The cumulative score requirement may vary by subject area

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In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core content areas, students on the recommended high school program have to perform satisfactorily on EOC assessments for› Algebra II› English III

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In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core content areas, students on the distinguished achievement program have to perform satisfactorily on the college-readiness component of the EOC assessments for› Algebra II› English III

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If a student does not achieve the minimum score on an EOC assessment, the student shall retake the assessment

If a student does not perform satisfactorily on the college-readiness component of the EOC assessments for Algebra II or English III, the student may retake the assessment

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A student is not required to retake a course as a condition of retaking an EOC assessment

A school district shall provide accelerated instruction to each student who fails to perform satisfactorily on an EOC assessment

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A student’s score on an EOC assessment will be worth 15% of the student’s final grade for that course

A school district is not required to use the student’s score on subsequent administrations to determine the student’s final grade for that course

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A student’s satisfactory performance on an AP test, IB exam, SAT subject-area test, or another assessment determined to be at least as rigorous as an EOC assessment may be used as a factor in determining whether the student satisfies the cumulative score requirement

A student’s satisfactory performance on a PSAT or a preliminary ACT test may be used as a factor in determining whether the student satisfies the cumulative score requirement

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College readiness means the level of preparation a student must attain in English language arts and mathematics courses to enroll and succeed, without remediation, in an entry-level general education course for credit in that same content area for a baccalaureate degree or associate degree program (House Bill 3, Section 39.024a)

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College and career readiness standards have been incorporated into the TEKS for English language arts, mathematics, and science

College and career readiness standards are in the process of being incorporated into TEKS for social studies

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Because the college and career readiness standards are being incorporated into the TEKS, these standards will be assessed on the EOC assessments

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If a link is substantiated between performance on science and/or social studies EOC assessments and college readiness, then a college readiness standard may be established

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EOC assessments may not be administered earlier than the first full week in May

The law provides an exception for English I, English II, and English III which may be administered earlier in the spring

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In the future, TEA is planning multiple administrations of EOC assessments for › students who complete the course at different

times of the year› retest opportunities

Planning for administrations in› spring› summer› fall

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Follows the Test Development Process posted on the TEA student assessment website

Involves educator committees such as focus groups, advisory committees, item reviews, and data reviews

Involves the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Includes higher-education faculty

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For operational EOC assessments

Data files available in summer› Overall raw score› Performance by objective

Summary reports available in summer› Overall raw score frequency distribution› Objective level raw score frequency distribution› Cumulative raw score frequency distribution

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Total Numberof Questions

Mean Raw ScoreMean Percent

Correct

ALGEBRA I 50 32 64%

GEOMETRY 44 23 52%

BIOLOGY 54 33 61%

CHEMISTRY 50 28 56%

U.S. HISTORY 68 36 53%

EOC assessments

Will be linked to college readiness

Will have “fewer, clearer, deeper” focus

Begin in 2011–2012

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Convene educator advisory committees in early 2010

Review curriculum to determine what should be eligible for assessment

Review assessed curriculum to determine what should be the focus of the assessment

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Focus on knowledge and skills that are considered “non-negotiable” for success in that course and are important for preparedness in the next course

Focus on these specific knowledge and skills each year with others rotating into the assessments across years

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TEKS FOR SPECIFIC COURSE

NOT ASSESSEDNOT ASSESSED

ASSESSEDASSESSED ACROSS YEARSACROSS YEARS

FOCUS OF FOCUS OF ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT

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