END OF COURSE (EOC) Spring 2017 Biology & Algebra I

Bio – Wed 5/3 Alg I– Thur 5/4 MAKE-UP – Fri 5/5

Things you need to “DO” Before the Test Get a good night’s sleep Eat a healthy breakfast No drama Arrive on time & feeling well Dress in layers Check out several books PRIOR to testing. Jackie No searching for runaways No break ups

Things you need to “KNOW” Monitor & manage your time. The test is timed. The clock only stops if you have a major medical need Be sure that you have bubbled by the 15 minute warning. There are only certain things your teacher can say on the day of the test. You MUST ask for accommodations. Pick up what you need when instructed by your teacher. In order to graduate, you “MUST” pass these tests or you will continue to re-test until you pass. Things you need to “KNOW”

Testing Rooms Check for your name and room number on the “testing” posters in the hall BEFORE the week of testing & take a picture If you “think” you did not pass your EOC test & your name is NOT there, see Ms. Coen. If you “think” you passed your EOC test & your name is there, see Ms. Coen. Jackie Why NO changes

There will only be 1 day of block lunch (Tues.) during testing week.

Testers: Tentative Schedule Day of the Test Testers: Tentative Schedule 8:15-8:45 – attendance, cell phones, lunch order; announcement by Mrs. Flores 8:45 - 9:00 – testing begins with testing instructions 2 hrs of testing 30 min – lunch/restroom

Parents CANNOT bring lunch to be delivered to you. What’s for Lunch? Cost $2.75 Sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit, milk (NO choice) 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 NOT OK drinks: energy drinks, soda P 11:39

What WE Provide Bottle of water for emergency situations. (There are limited bottles.) Earplugs STAAR pencil w/smiley face Lunch, but you may bring your own if you want Testing Accommodations

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.) P 11:43

During the test Test Information There are 54 Total Multiple Choice Questions You will need approximately 25 raw points to pass @ LII for both Bio & Alg You will need 46 raw point to pass @ LIII for Bio You will need 42 raw points to pass @ LIII for Alg I

Testing Strategies Test Taking Strategies Highlight key words 3 passes Tally chart Highlight key words Deconstruct questions, visuals, and prompts Use resources/accommodations Scratch paper Overlays Straight edge Dictionary 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 water Think of your happy place Stretch (quietly, without distracting others) Keep your answer document clean – no highlighter marks, stray pencil marks, erase completely, no rips, no creases Use your test taking skills as you have been taught in class Keep your earplugs. There are NO extras. If you are sick, please ask to see the nurse BEFORE you break the seal. Once you break the seal, you will have to re-test at the next administration. Watch your time. When it’s over, it’s OVER!

Bubbling Put your answer document aside “if” you are bubbling last At the 30 minutes left mark, you should be bubbling. At the 15 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 Jackie Three passes (explain how this works with the editing/revising) Three types of questions (ones you know, ones you think you know, ones you don’t know) Breaks (relieves you of frustration – write notes to the writing committee as to how you feel when you get frustrated. Keep it school appropriate! Highlighter is for key words/ phrases – NOT coloring Straight edge – An index card that keeps you on the right line and keeps you from being bombarded by words when you are reading. YOU CANNOT WRITE ON THE INDEX CARD Overlay – keeps you focused while reading PLEASE PROTECT YOUR ANSWER DOCUMENT Check and recheck your bubbling. Do the 2 finger test or use the straight edge if necessary to check

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 restroom DO NOT write on anything after the test

And MOST Importantly… Do Your Best P 11:55

Non-Testers Things you need to “REMEMBER” Your best behavior is expected during testing We will only have 1 day of BL during testing week. (Tues) Check the charts or the posters to see if your class has been relocated. 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.