High School Testing
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Who will be affected by the new requirements?
| Grade | 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | EOC | EOC | EOC |
| 10th Grade | EOC | EOC | EOC |
| 11th Grade | TAKS | EOC | EOC |
| 12th Grade | TAKS* | TAKS* | EOC |
*Students have opportunity to Retest on Exit-Level TAKS in 12th grade, if necessary.
- Students that enter Grade 9 for the first time in 2011-12 and subsequent years, will take the End of Course (EOC) exams in the Spring. Each year students will have opportunities to take the EOC tests, with multiple retest opportunities.
- Currently enrolled 11th - 12th grade high school students will graduate under TAKS until it is phased out in the 2014-15 school year.
What courses will require an EOC test?
| Math | English | Science | Social Studies |
| Algebra I | English I | Biology | World Geography |
| Geometry | English II | Chemistry | World History |
| Algebra II | English III | Physics | U.S. History |
Testing Timeline:
1st Testing Administration 2nd Opportunity (July) 3rd Opportunity (December)
Spring Summer Fall
Impact on Graduation:
Beginning with the 9th grade class in 2011-2012, students will take up to 15 EOC assessments listed above based on their participation in courses. Each student must meet a score requirement for all EOC assessments they take in order to graduate.
Time Limits:
TEA established a four (4) hour time limit for both STAAR grades 3-8 assessments and STAAR EOC assessments. TEA notes that a four hour time limit should provide sufficient time for the majority of students to complete the test. The rationale for time limits aligns Texas testing practices with other timed state and national assessments, i.e. SAT, ACT and AP examinations. Extended time accommodations for students with unique learning needs will continue to be offered.
Student Performance:
Once students have taken a STAAR assessment they will receive a score indicating their performance. Students performance will fall in to one of the three categories below:
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Level III: Advanced Academic Performance
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Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance
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Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
High school students may continue to take the exams until they meet the passing standards.
Accelerated Instruction High School:
Summer STAAR EOC Accelerated Instruction Program:
Students who score in Level I, Unsatisfactory Academic Performance, are encouraged to sign up for the Accelerated Instruction Program offered at each high school campus during the summer. The chart at the bottom of this webpage shows the Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance score that is considered passing in green font. Anything below this number is considered unsatisfactory this year. Contact your school to sign up for accelerated instruction.
Summer STAAR EOC Retest Opportunities:
Students who have already qualified to take an End-of-Course STAAR test may retest each summer. STAAR retests are being offered on each campus. You can view the complete testing schedule for STAAR EOC and TAKS by clicking the Test Schedules link on the right side of the webpage. Contact your school to sign up for July retest opportunities.
EOC Results:
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If students take their first STAAR EOC assessment in 2012 or 2013, they will be held to the Phase-in I of Level II Satisfactory performance standards for every assessment in that content area (math, science, social studies, or English).
Phase-in of EOC Performance Standards
|
Year of EOC Assessment
|
2012 & 2013
|
2012 & 2013 |
2012 & 2013
|
2014
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Level of Phase-in
|
Phase-in 1
|
Phase-in 1 |
Phase-in 1
|
Final Standard
|
|
Level of Standard
|
Level I Minimum
|
Level II Satisfactory |
Level III Advanced
|
Level III Advanced
|
|
English I Reading
|
1813
|
1875 |
N/A
|
2304
|
|
English II Reading
|
1806
|
1875 |
N/A
|
2328
|
|
English III Reading
|
1808
|
1875 |
2135
|
2356
|
|
English I Writing
|
1798
|
1875 |
N/A
|
2476
|
|
English II Writing
|
1807
|
1875 |
N/A
|
2408
|
|
English III Writing
|
1808
|
1875 |
2155
|
2300
|
|
Algebra I
|
3371
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4333
|
|
Algebra II
|
3350
|
3500 |
4080
|
4411
|
|
Geometry
|
3362
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4397
|
|
Biology
|
3367
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4576
|
|
Chemistry
|
3348
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4607
|
|
Physics
|
3346
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4499
|
|
World Geography
|
3383
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4404
|
|
World History
|
3326
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4634
|
|
U.S. History
|
3372
|
3500 |
N/A
|
4440
|
