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End of Course Exams

End of Course Exams. Information for SJSD Teachers October 14, 2008. Purpose. Ensure stakeholders fully understand the details and implications of the EOC mandates. Clarify district plans for delayed decisions and impact on student grades. Timeline.

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End of Course Exams

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  1. End of Course Exams Information for SJSD Teachers October 14, 2008 SJSD Assessment

  2. Purpose • Ensure stakeholders fully understand the details and implications of the EOC mandates. • Clarify district plans for delayed decisions and impact on student grades. SJSD Assessment

  3. Timeline • Spring 2008- Field test administration: Algebra 1, English 2, Biology • Fall of 08- will announce what the next Science test will be- we believe chemistry, based upon a probable impending call for item writers in that area./= • 2008-2009 Operational testing: Algebra 1, English 2, Biology; Field test administration for 2009-2010 Operational tests • 2009-2010 Operational testing additions to include Algebra 2, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Geometry, English 1, Government, and American History SJSD Assessment

  4. Student Requirements • Students will be required to take: • Algebra 1 • English 2 • Biology • Government • Plus one additional EOC in each content area for a total of 8-2 each content area- prior to graduation. Effective for Class of 2011- this year’s sophomores (field tests WILL count towards the total of 8) SJSD Assessment

  5. Timing • EOCs are bound to content, not grade level. • EOCs are to be administered at the end of the appropriate course of study. • In other words, when the content of the assessed information is covered, the test can be administered regardless of student grade level. SJSD Assessment

  6. 8th graders • Students taking Algebra 1 in the 8th grade will take BOTH the MAP and Algebra 1 EOC SJSD Assessment

  7. What’s new as a result of EOCs • Opportunity to delay a student’s testing experience • Opportunity to utilize student performance in student grades • The SJSD has made several policy decisions as a result of these two new opportunities. SJSD Assessment

  8. Delayed Decision Option • After consideration, the SJSD has decided to implement the following procedure for handling delayed decisions: • Teachers will determine whether or not to recommend a student for delayed decision. • Teachers will fill out application and submit to department chair for approval. • If department chair agrees with recommendation, she/he will forward to the principal. • If the principal is also in agreement, he/she will forward delayed decision application to the district Delayed Decision Panel. SJSD Assessment

  9. District Delayed Decision Panel • Mr. Jason Callaway • Mrs. Kris Compton • Dr. Jeanette Westfall • Dr. Solon Haynes (or Mrs. Denise Bursemeyer) • Dr. Laura Nelson SJSD Assessment

  10. Time Line • April 10 Teachers recommend delayed decisions and complete application(s) which they submit to department chair who forwards to principal, if in agreement with recommendation. By April 12, principals submit delayed decision applications to assessment office. • April 13-15 Panel is convened to make decisions and senior testing (ie which seniors need to sit for tests, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in corresponding courses so they can meet the 8 by graduation requirement) • April 16-20 Delayed decisions finalized/documented in the assessment office- notification sent to buildings • April 27-May 8 SJSD EOC window for 2009 SJSD Assessment

  11. Test Administration • The SJSD is actively pursuing plans to administer EOCs entirely on-line. • Logistical information will be addressed in the coming months. SJSD Assessment

  12. Grading Implications • The SJSD will require that the student’s EOC score be counted in the student’s SEMESTER GRADE. • The EOC score will count for 10% of the semester grade. SJSD Assessment

  13. Three yearly testing windows • A definite change from prior practices of one yearly window. • Information regarding the summer ‘09 and Fall ‘09 testing windows will be addressed in the coming months. SJSD Assessment

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