END OF COURSE (EOC)Fall BAC Training 2015-2016

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END-OF-COURSE Over the summer, ACT acquired Pacific Metrics.

ACT dissolving contract with Vantage. Vantage system closes on August 31, computer based

testing (CBT) only.

Software is unavailable for testing statewide in September.

Pacific Metrics software system will be available in October.

Two EOC Trainings will be offered on October 9th

8 am to 10 am

or

1 pm to 3 pm

Gheens Flex A

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EDUCATOR RESOURCES

Educator Resources from Quality Core will be loaded into CIITS.

Including ENG I – IV, ALG I and II, Geometry, U. S. History and Biology.

Initially not available on the new platform.

https://ciits.kyschools.us/Authentication.aspx?mode=login&referrer=https%3a%2f%2fciits.kyschools.us%2fmain.aspx

Link to CIITS

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EDUCATOR RESOURCES

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END-OF-COURSE STATE TESTING WINDOWS

Aug. 1-31—CBT only available in Vantage

Sept. 1-30—all testing unavailable

Oct. 1- Dec. 18—CBT and P/P available

Dec. 19-Jan. 3—all testing unavailable

Jan. 4 – July 15—CBT and P/P available

July 16-July 31—all testing unavailable

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END-OF-COURSE JCPS TESTING WINDOWS

JCPS Testing windows will be based on your school schedule

Trimester Schools• Trimester 1 window –

10/19/15 – 10/30/15• Trimester 2 window –

1/25/16 – 2/5/16• Trimester 3 window –

Option 1 – 4/25/16 – 5/9/16

Option 2 – 5/2/16 – 5/16/16

Semester Schools• Semester 1 window –

12/7/15 – 12/18/15• Semester 2 window –

Option 1 – 4/25/16 – 5/9/16

Option 2 – 5/2/16 – 5/16/16

Summer School• Summer school window

– 5/26/16 –

7/15/16

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EOC PROFICIENCY SCORES

A performance level score (N, A, P or D) will be assigned for accountability purposes.

The scale will not be connected to the grade letter scale.

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SCORE CUTS FOR PERFORMANCE LEVELS

K-PREP END-OF-COURSE (EOC)

Grades 9-12

QualityCore®

SubjectNovice Apprentice Proficient Distinguishe

d

English II 125-151 152-153 154-161 162-175

Algebra II 125-142 143-147 148-152 153-175

Biology 125-145 146-153 154-160 161-175

U.S. History

125-143 144-146 147-153 154-175

WHEN STUDENTS ARE TESTED

• Policy Change: Students are tested at the completion of ALL coursework.

• No longer calculate if 55%

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

Student passes semester 1 Student passes semester 1 Student passes trimester 1

Student passes semester 2 Student fails semester 2 Student fails trimester 2

Student takes exam Student retakes semester 2 Student takes trimester 3

Student takes exam Student retakes trimester 2

Student takes exam

DETERMINING WHICH STUDENTS ARE TESTED

• Collaborate with counselors or the person who handles class scheduling to determine which courses provide graduation credit in the four EOC content areas

• Pull an adhoc report for each of these courses• Collaborate with teachers to determine which of the

students will and/or will not be successfully completing (passing all components)the course.

• Compare this list to the list of students on the Data Management Center to determine any students who have previously tested. https://assessment.jefferson.kyschools.us/DMC/

• Order units based upon the number of students who will most likely complete the assessment. When in doubt order a test!

• The Testing Unit will automatically order a small overage for you.

Traditional Students Students who are on a “traditional” coursework path

Coursework finished at the end of a semester

Coursework finished at the end of a trimester

Coursework finished at the end of a full year course

Non-Traditional Students Students who are on a “non-traditional” coursework path

Self-paced courses eSchool course JCHS course PLATO Independent Study Success Maker Credit Recovery Summer School

TRADITIONAL VS NON-TRADITIONAL

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EARLY GRADUATES AND EOC EXAMS

Early Graduates must Have four (4) EOC exams or approved Non-participations

Meet EOC proficiency benchmarks

Students not meeting the benchmark may appeal on the grounds of extenuating circumstances.

English II – 154

U.S. History – 147

Algebra II – 148Biology– 154

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EOC TRACKING

You may use the Data Management Center for EOC tracking.

https://assessment.jefferson.kyschools.us/DMC/

CONTACT INFORMATION

ACT• ACT Customer Services: • Phone: (866)764-7228

JCPS• Testing Unit• Phone: (502) 485-3388• Fax: (502) 485-3775

• Ryan Goepper• E-mail:

carl.goepper@Jefferson.kyschools.us

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