College and Career Readiness Initiative OBJECTIVE To improve the college and career readiness rate of high school students and reduce the percent needing postsecondary remediation in reading, writing and mathematics after graduation.

Section (3), Florida Statutes Major ComponentsMajor Components Administer postsecondary readiness assessment before 12 th gradeAdminister postsecondary readiness assessment before 12 th grade Student who meets cut score is eligible for enrollment in college credit for 2 years without retestingStudent who meets cut score is eligible for enrollment in college credit for 2 years without retesting Student who does not meet cut score must be provided an opportunity to remediate while in high schoolStudent who does not meet cut score must be provided an opportunity to remediate while in high school Remediation must be collaborative effort between district high schools and collegeRemediation must be collaborative effort between district high schools and college

Minimum Cut Scores Minimum test scores must be met in order for students to demonstrate readinessMinimum test scores must be met in order for students to demonstrate readiness TestReadingWritingMathematics CPT ACT SAT

Postsecondary Readiness Assessments Will be administered to all students before beginning the 12th grade who:Will be administered to all students before beginning the 12th grade who: –Indicate an interest in pursuing a postsecondary education –Score a level 2 or 3 on the reading portion of the grade 10 FCAT –Score a level 2, 3 or level 4 on the mathematics portion of the grade 10 FCAT

Responsibilities High School:High School: –Identify students to be tested –Provide a location for administration of the test Florida College:Florida College: –Administer and score the exam –Provide the results to the contact person at each high school

Timeline School Year –College readiness assessment administered to students in the 11th grade School Year –High schools offer remedial courses to 12th grade students School Year –First year students receiving high school remedial courses may enroll in college

High School Remedial Instruction If a student does not meet minimum cut scores, high school faculty will advise the student of any deficiencies and recommend remedial instructionIf a student does not meet minimum cut scores, high school faculty will advise the student of any deficiencies and recommend remedial instruction The remedial courses for math, reading and writing will take place in the 12th grade year of high schoolThe remedial courses for math, reading and writing will take place in the 12th grade year of high school Florida Virtual School may be used to provide the remedial instructionFlorida Virtual School may be used to provide the remedial instruction

Completion of High School Remedial Instruction Student successfully completes the remedial course(s) with a grade of C or better and achieves the minimum scores on the course exit examStudent successfully completes the remedial course(s) with a grade of C or better and achieves the minimum scores on the course exit exam Student may enroll in a FL community college within 2 years and not be required to enroll in developmental education coursesStudent may enroll in a FL community college within 2 years and not be required to enroll in developmental education courses

Math for College Success 0.5 high school elective credit only0.5 high school elective credit only Course Code Directory number: Course Code Directory number: Prepares students for entry level College Mathematics (MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra)Prepares students for entry level College Mathematics (MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra) Mirrors the non-college credit, postsecondary developmental course Elementary Algebra, MAT 0024Mirrors the non-college credit, postsecondary developmental course Elementary Algebra, MAT 0024

Math for College Success Recommended for students entering 12th grade and scoring below 72 on the Math section of the CPT, below 440 on the SAT Math, or below 19 on the ACT MathRecommended for students entering 12th grade and scoring below 72 on the Math section of the CPT, below 440 on the SAT Math, or below 19 on the ACT Math Exit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score at or above the same cut score identified by the local college for their remedial students on the statewide Basic Skills Exit TestExit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score at or above the same cut score identified by the local college for their remedial students on the statewide Basic Skills Exit Test

Mathematics for College Readiness 1.0 high school Math credit1.0 high school Math credit Course Code Directory number: Course Code Directory number: Prepares students for MAT 1105 College AlgebraPrepares students for MAT 1105 College Algebra Comparable to MAT 1033 Intermediate AlgebraComparable to MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra Strengthens skills of students who have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who wish to pursue credit generating Mathematics courses at the college levelStrengthens skills of students who have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry and who wish to pursue credit generating Mathematics courses at the college level

Math for College Readiness Most appropriate for students entering 12th grade and scoring between on the Math section of the CPT, on the SAT Math, on the ACT Math, or have passed high school Algebra 2 with a grade of “C” or betterMost appropriate for students entering 12th grade and scoring between on the Math section of the CPT, on the SAT Math, on the ACT Math, or have passed high school Algebra 2 with a grade of “C” or better Exit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score of 86 or better on the CPT retakeExit Criteria – Grade of C or better AND a score of 86 or better on the CPT retake

Resources Common Placement Testing and Remediation for High School StudentsCommon Placement Testing and Remediation for High School Students – entTesting.asp entTesting.asphttp:// entTesting.asp