END OF COURSE (EOC)FALL 2015

Eng I – Mon 12/7Bio- Tues 12/8

Eng II– Wed. 12/9Alg – Thur. 12/10

MAKE-UP – Fri. 12/11{You can only make up 1 test}

Before the Test

Things you need to do.

Things you need to know.

Things you need to “DO”

Get a good night’s sleepEat a healthy breakfast each morningNo dramaGet to school on time It’s EXTREMELY important that you are here & feeling well on testing day!

Come ready to “work hard” the entire testing time.

Check out several books PRIOR to testing. You cannot bring your Kindle to read if you are testing.

Things you need to “KNOW”

Please dress in layers. The 2nd floor rooms are cold. We are unable to adjust the temperature.

Pillows & blanketsYou will need to “fight” for every question In order to graduate, you “MUST” pass or you will continue to retake the test until you pass

You will need to monitor and manage your time because the test is timed. Breaks use your time in the 4 or 5 hour time limitThe clock only stops if you have a major medical needBe sure that you have bubbled by the 15 minute

warning.

Things you need to “KNOW”

There are only certain things your teacher can say on the day of the test.

Accommodations will be available for your use. Pick up what you need when instructed by your teacher.

You will only be allowed to make up 1 test if you miss both.

Be sure that you work toward making as high a grade as possible.

Testing RoomsYou can check for your name and room number on the “testing” posters in the hall.

Posters will be up for viewing a week prior to the test. There will be NO changes to testing rooms!

If you “think” you did not pass your EOC test & your name is NOT there, see Ms. Wadie.

If you “think” you passed your EOC test & your name is there, see Ms. Wadie

Block Lunch

There will be NO block lunch during

testing week

Day of the Test

Schedule

Lunch

What we provide

TESTERS: Tentative Schedule of the Day

8:15-8:45 – attendance, cell phones, lunch order; live feed announcement by Mrs. Flores

8:45 - 9:00 – testing begins with teacher directions

2 hrs of testing (2.5 hours on days for Eng tests)30 min – lunch/restroom 2 hrs of testing (2.5 hours on days for Eng tests)

What’s for Lunch?

Cost $2.55 Sandwich (ham/turkey) Chips Cookie Fruit Carton of milk (NO choice of milk)

NO change will be returned to students.

Parents CANNOT bring lunch to be delivered to you.

You may bring your own lunch and/or drink (There will be no microwave or refrigeration for lunches brought from home.)

OK drinks: water, Gatorade, fruit juice

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What WE Provide

Bottle of water (Bring your own or you can get this one in the hallway)

EarplugsSTAAR pencil w/smiley faceLunch, but you may bring your own if you wantTesting Accommodations (next slide)

Testing Accommodations

Your teacher will have these available and will give you an opportunity to pick them up.

Highlighters Post its Scratch paper (colored & blank paper) Color overlays Index card - Place marker/Straight Edge

Preferential seating (If you need to sit in a place where you won’t be distracted, let your teacher know.)

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During the test

Strategies & Highlights

Other tips

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Test InformationFall testing vs. Spring re-testing

Moving from Phase-I passing rates to Phase–II passing rates.

Importance of tutoring (Bio/Alg happening now on Tues/Thur; Eng beginning Nov 10 on Tues/Wed/Thur)

Fall (Phase I) Spring (Phase II)

English I Raw=51; Percent=55% Raw=53; Percent=58%

English II Raw=52; Percent=57% Raw=55; Percent=60%

Algebra I Raw=20; Percent=37% Raw=24; Percent=44%

Biology Raw=19; Percent=35% Raw=23; Percent=43%

Testing Strategies

Test Taking Strategies 3 passes Tally chart

Highlight key wordsDeconstruct questions, visuals, and promptsUse resources

Scratch paper Overlays Straight edge

Eliminate answer choices

Testing Tips

Be mindful of distracting noises (closing doors, tapping, constant movement, etc.) Let your teacher know if there is a problem – even if your teacher is the one distracting you.

No talking in any format during the entire testing time for the entire school.

Drink waterThink of your happy placeStretch (quietly, without distracting others)Keep your answer document clean – no highlighter

marks, stray pencil marks, erase completely, no rips, no creases

Bubbling

Put your answer document aside “if” you are bubbling last

At the “30 minutes left mark”, you should be bubbling.At the 10 minutes left mark, you should be finalizing and

checking your bubbling.When you are ready to bubble…

Bubble carefully Check your bubbles 2 finger check No highlighters when bubbling

VERY Important TipsUse your test taking skills as you have been taught in class

Keep your earplugs. There are NO extrasIf you are sick, please see an administrator BEFORE starting your test. Once you break the seal, you have to make-up your tests.

Watch your time. When it’s OVER, it’s OVER!

And MOST Importantly…

DO YOUR BEST

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After the test

What happens now?

After the Test

Sleep Read a book or school appropriate magazine. NO electronic devices (NO sharing or trading).

NO talking even if everyone if your entire class is done

You may still go to the restroomDO NOT write on anything after the test

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NON-TESTERS

What you need to know?

SCHEDULES & ROOM RELOCATION

CHECK THE POSTERS TO SEE IF YOUR ROOM OR

TEACHER HAS BEEN RELOCATED

Things you need to “REMEMBER”

Your best behavior is expected during testing. (Severity with your punishment if not)

We will have NOT have Block Lunch during testingCheck the charts or the posters to locate your relocated classes.

Your teacher will know which lunch you will have. It may be different from your normal lunch.

Follow your regular schedule including attending your off-campus classes.