PTSO MeetingParent
Data/Testing/Dual Enrollment Informational Night
TestingFCAT Writes
Reading FCAT
Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Exam
Biology End of Course (EOC) Exam
US History End of Course (EOC)Exam
Geometry End of Course (EOC) Exam
Final Exams
EOC Retakes
Dual Enrollment
WritesFCAT Writes
Grade 10
State Mandated
CPATC Writes
In House
Indicator
Diagnostic
FCAT ReadingFlorida Comprehensive Assessment
TestState Mandated Standardized Test
Computer Based for Grades 9-10
Grad Req for 10
Placement for 9
April 15-16 for Grade 10
April 22-23 for Grade 9
Reading Preps
Dates to be announced
Algebra I EOC
May 13 & May 14
Computer Based Test
Calculator/Ruler/Reference Sheet provided within the testing program
Scrap paper provided
Grad Req
Algebra I EOC Preps
2/22 (9:30-11)
3/8 (11:05 -12:35)
4/12 (9:30-11)
4/26 (11:05 -12:35)
5/10 (9:30-12)
Bring with you:•All the materials you have from previous prep dates•Paper•Pencil•Pen•Make sure to have transportation
Final Exams
The Final Exam grade for Algebra 1 and Geometry and Us History will be calculated as an average of quarter 3 and quarter 4. This is due to fact that the students will be taking an EOC exam for this course. The EOC will be calculated as 30% of their entire year’s grade.
Algebra 2 students will take a final and it will be worth 20% per student handbook.
Geometry EOC
May 15
Computer Based Test
Calculator/Ruler/Reference Sheet provided within the testing program
Scrap paper provided
Geometry EOC Preps
February 11 & 18
March 4 & 11
April 8 & 22
May 6
Biology I EOC
May 6 & May 7
Computer Based Test- 60-66 m.c. Qs
EOC counts 30% of the year’s grade
.In order to pass the course, the course average (including the EOC score) must equal 60% or higher.
Biology I EOC Preps
March 1, April 5 & May 3
9:30-12:30
March 8 and April 26
9:30-11:00 or
11:05-12:30
US History EOC
• April 24th & 25th
• Computer Based Multiple Choice Test (A,B,C,D)
• 50-60 Questions
• 30% of Course Grade
Electronic Devices Policy
• If students are found with ANY electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones and smartphones, during testing OR during breaks, their tests will be invalidated.
• Some suggested best practices are:
• Students leave devices at home
• Students place devices in purse/backpack and purse/backpack is placed in the front of the classroom (student CANNOT access purse/backpack during break or going to the restroom)
• Refrain from calling your student on testing days, if there is an emergency call the office
Leaving Campus
• If students leave campus before completing a session, they WILL NOT be permitted to complete the test later.
• This includes leaving for lunch, an appointment, or illness, etc.
• Attendance is MANDATORY for all testing.
Final ExamsWeek of May 27
Reading: 20%
Writing l & ll: 20%
Art: 20%
English I & ll: 20%
Info Tech: 20%
French I & ll: 20%
Spanish I & II: 20%
World History: 20%
Research: 20%
Speech & Debate: 20%
Chemistry: TBD
Marine Biology: TBD
RetakesEOC Retakes (Alg)
August Date TBA
December Date TBA
Course failures will result in repeating the course and possibly retaking the EOC
What does it mean?
Alg 1 EOC 2013
Bio EOC 2013LPA: 50% (total & re-takers)
Centennial: 27% (total & re-takers)
TCHS: 37% for re-takers; 15% first timers; 36% total
Central: 35% (total & re-takers)
Westwood: 27% for re-takers; 83% 1st timers; 39% total
PSL: 16% (total & re-takers)
CPATC: 66% for re-takers; 100% 1st timers; and 75% total
How do test scores affect my school?
School grade
Funding-Reward Dollars
Success
Support
How is my school helping my student to prepare?Saturday and After-School Preps
Peer Tutoring-Lunch
Monday-Math
Tuesday-Spanish
Wednesday-English
Thursday-History
Friday-Science
After School TutoringMonday-
English Tuesday-
Geometry Wednesday-
MathThursday-
Science
What can be done at home to ensure success?
Study Island
https://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/nhs/FCATandEOCresources/grade10readingsamplequestions.pdf
Algebra & Science:
www.khanacademy.com
Algebra:
Tredor’s Page- he has skills, concepts, practice sheets and test specs for download
http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/pdf/alg1eocpbsq.pdf
http://math.dadeschools.net/documents/High%20School%20EOC%20Test%20Prep/Algebra%201%20EOC%20Test%20Prep/Algebra%201%20EOC%20Test%20Prep%20Packet%202012.pdf
http://highmail.highlands.k12.fl.us/~colmand/Misc%20Documents/Practice%20Test%20for%20flvs_net_Final.pdf
http://www.flvs.net/myFLVS/study-tools/EOC/Documents/Practice%20Test%20for%20flvs_net_wsolutions_Final.pdf
Study log and several biology EOC study sites available on Mr. Houston's teacher page.
Dual EnrollmentEligibility
GPA (weighted vs. unweighted) and course specific grades
Maturity
Recommendations
PERT- Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (x2)
IRSC (anytime-$10) & CPATC (11th grade-free)
Online Prep through IRSC
CPP/PLPCollege Prep Portfolios
College Projects
Applications
Recommendation
Essays
Personal Learning Plans
Graduation Requirements
Accreditation
Somerset
SACS-AdvancEd
Visits-interviews
March 9
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