1 California State University Early Assessment Program Created by Katheryn Horton, EAP Coordinator CSU Sonoma

2 Purpose of the EAP To determine student’s readiness to do college level work in English and/or math while they are juniors in high school To align high school with CSU English & mathematics curriculum

3 Collaboration California State University (CSU) California Dept. of Education (CDE) California State Board of Education (SBE)

4 Ultimate goal of the EAP To reduce remediation in English and math to 10% Currently, about 60% of nearly 40,000 first- time freshmen admitted to a CSU require remediation in English, math or both

5 Why should students participate in the EAP? To earn an exemption from the CSU-required English and/or math placement exams. To identify the need for additional preparation for college-level courses. To adjust senior-year coursework to prepare for college-level courses. To avoid investing time and money in college remediation courses that do not count toward a baccalaureate degree.

6 How does the EAP work? 11 th grade high school students voluntarily take the optional EAP portion of the California Standards Test (CST) in English and mathematics. There are 15 additional questions in math and English, and there is a separate essay.

7 After the test Mid-August - Test results are now attached to STAR results that are mailed to students. Students are directed to log on to to create action plan

8 The EAP Readiness Process Depending on student’s test scores they are categorized in the following way: Ready for College Mathematics EAPEnglish EAP Ready for College Not Ready for College Conditionally Ready Senior Year Course Ready!

9 EAP Test Scores Ready – Ready for college level work Not Ready – Need to take CSU placement test (ELM / EPT) Conditionally Ready (Math only) – Need to pass approved senior year course to become exempt

10 Senior Year English Course The CSU has developed a 12th grade course in expository reading and writing designed to prepare students for college-level English. Nearly 100 English teachers in the North Bay have been trained so far!

11 Senior Year Math Course High School Course - Finite Math- Honors Physics - Pre-Calculus- Statistics Online E-Learning Course - ALEKS Specially Approved High School Course See CSU Math Success website for details

12 Final Conclusion: Curriculum Matters.

13 Final Conclusions Over 80% of prepared students either took a course past algebra 2 or earned at least B+ in Algebra 2.

14 Final Conclusions Students who take a course past algebra 2 or students who earn at B+ or better average in algebra 2 are at low risk Student who do not progress past algebra 2 and who earn grades lower than B+ in algebra 2 are at high risk. Taking math the senior year is not the significant factor.

15 CSUEnglishSuccess.org

16 CSUMathSuccess.org

17 What parents can do! Learn more about college expectations and talk to your child about the realities of college Encourage your child to take the EAP and to keep their proficiency at the college level during their senior year Get familiar with the on-line tutorials Attend college nights and other events the high school offers Invite EAP coordinator to talk to parent groups

18 Early Assessment Program Contact Information Bob Bleicher & Barbara Wagner EAP Coordinators, CSUCI